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Veteran CIA officer who drugged and sexually assaulted dozens of women gets 30 years in prison

A longtime CIA officer who drugged, photographed and sexually assaulted more than two dozen women in postings around the world was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison Wednesday after an emotional hearing in which victims described being deceived by a man who appeared kind, educated and part
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19 Sep 2024

'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony

The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress' highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine Johnson , Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Christine Darden at the U.S. Capitol. Darden watched th
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19 Sep 2024

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown

Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia said Wednesday he wants Congress to have more control over selecting the U.S. postmaster general after a mail-service breakdown in his state. Ossoff's proposed Postmaster General Reform Act would require the U.S. Senate to confirm a president's
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19 Sep 2024

Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union. "Unfortunately, neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our un
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19 Sep 2024

Families of Americans detained in China share their pain and urge US to get them home

The families of four Americans detained in China said Wednesday that their loved ones are suffering both physically and mentally, urging the U.S. government to take action to bring them home. Appearing before the Congressional-Executive Commission of China, the families of Kai Li, Mark
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19 Sep 2024

Milwaukee's new election chief knows her office is under scrutiny, but she's ready

As election officials across the country boost security ahead of November's election, the leader of one of the most intensely scrutinized offices in a presidential swing state said it's not personal threats or worries about conflicts at the polls that keep her up at night. It's the litt
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19 Sep 2024

Treasury rule would expand tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers

The Biden administration is moving to clarify how homeowners and businesses can receive lucrative tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers. A rule proposed Wednesday by the Treasury Department would make credits worth up to $1,000 for individuals and $100,000 for businesses
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19 Sep 2024

Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over Marlins

Shohei Ohtani stole his 49th base and moved closer to becoming the first player in major league history with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-4 Wednesday night. Ohtani, who began the day two shy of each mark, singled to lead off the
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19 Sep 2024

Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win 3rd NL Central title in 4 years

These aren't the same Milwaukee Brewers who have made regular playoff appearances the last several years. Milwaukee became the first major league team to clinch a postseason spot Wednesday when it sealed its third NL Central title in the last four years. The Chicago Cubs' 5-3 home loss
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19 Sep 2024