Some baby foods tainted with 'dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals', congressional report finds
The report is urging U.S. regulators to set maximum levels permitted in baby foods and to require manufacturers to test finished products for heavy metals
Merck anti-baldness drug Propecia has long trail of suicide reports, records show
Newly unsealed court documents and other records show that Merck & Co and U.S. regulators knew about reports of suicidal behavior in men taking the company’s anti-baldness treatment Propecia when they decided not to warn consumers of those potential risks in a 2011 update of the popular drug’s label.
China's Xiaomi files legal complaint against US Defense, Treasury ban
Xiaomi called the judgment "unlawful and unconstitutional" and said the company was not controlled by the People's Liberation army
Who are the highest-paid federal employees?
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top disease expert in the U.S., was revealed as the highest-paid federal government employee in 2019.
White House vows to protect US telecoms network from Huawei security threat
The White House offering some insight into its plans for China's top telecoms equipment company
Biden defunds the states
His oil and gas drilling moratorium is an assault on school funding
Dr. Fauci is the highest paid employee in the federal government
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top disease expert in the U.S., is the highest-paid federal government employee in the U.S.—surpassing even the president—according to a Freedom of Information Act request by OpenTheBooks.com.
Janet Yellen: The first female U.S. Treasury Secretary
Yellen is the first woman to have led the U.S. central bank.
Tom Vilsack: What to know about Biden's agriculture secretary pick
As agriculture secretary, Vilsack will have input on policies that will affect climate and food aid programs – two major planks of Biden’s platform.
Marty Walsh: What to know about Biden's labor secretary pick
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is President Biden's pick to head the Labor Department as the new president vows to "build back better."
Arizona, 15th state with legal pot, sees recreational sales
86 licenses were aproved n nine of the state's 15 counties under provisions of the marijuana legalization measure
Republicans slam Biden's $1.9T COVID stimulus plan: It's a 'blue state bailout package'
Republicans are pushing back against Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill that aims to give state and local governments a “budget bailout” from financial mismanagement in blue states.
Departing US FCC chair warns of threats to telecoms from China
Last month, the FCC began the process of revoking China Telecom’s authorization to operate in the United States
Ray Kelly: 'Stay home,' watch Biden inauguration on TV
Inauguration Day security in Washington, D.C. will be so tight that one law enforcement expert is urging people who want to watch the day’s events to “just stay home and watch it on television.”
Customs seizes $8 million in counterfeit Cartier bracelets, rings
The shipments, headed for a residence in West Palm Beach, Florida, contained over 800 counterfeit Cartier products from Hong Kong.
Ahead of Biden inauguration, FCC warns against using personal radios to 'facilitate criminal acts'
The agency issued the strict reminder after becoming aware of discussions on social media platforms suggesting that some FCC-regulated radio services may be used as an alternative to social media "for groups to communicate and coordinate future activities."
Former San Diego mayor accuses Newsom of not protecting California economy, small businesses amid COVID
California has been experiencing a major spike in coronavirus cases, with Los Angeles passing the one million mark over the weekend as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to carry out strict lockdown orders.
'Leave your drone at home' during Biden inauguration, FAA says
The area was established as a "national defense airspace" after 9/11 and limits operations to those with an FAA and Transportation Security Administration authorization.
Cuomo asks to buy COVID-19 vaccines directly from Pfizer, in what could be a first
After taking heat for his state's coronavirus vaccine rollout, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that he asked Pfizer about the state buying doses of the vaccine directly.
Expedia implements new security measures across existing, new lodging ahead of inauguration
Expedia Group, which owns Airbnb competitor VRBO, announced early Monday that it is requiring extra screening for those booking travel or lodging on its platforms amid security threats surrounding the presidential inauguration.



















