Category Archives: (Sandbox Syndication Account) National News (Master Feed)
Massive sewage spill closes California beaches
(Reuters) - A massive spill of raw sewage in California on Friday forced the city of Long Beach to close all swimming areas at nearby beaches, officials said. Between 2 million and 4 million gallons (...
Dec 31, 2021
Biden extends U.S. support for International Space Station through 2030
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has committed to extending the International Space Station (ISS) operations through 2030, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson sa...
Dec 31, 2021
Betty White, working actress into her 90s, dies just shy of her 100th birthday
By Bill Trott Comedic actress Betty White, who capped a career of more than 80 years by becoming America's geriatric sweetheart after Emmy-winning roles on television sitcoms "The Golden Girls" and "T...
Dec 31, 2021
No casualties reported in Colorado wildfire, Biden approves disaster declaration
(Reuters) - A fierce, wind-driven wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Colorado has not caused any casualties so far, officials said on Friday, adding that U.S. President Joe Biden had approve...
Dec 31, 2021
Purdue Pharma seeks to appeal U.S. ruling that overturned its opioid settlement
By Krystal Hu (Reuters) - Purdue Pharma is seeking to appeal to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals a judge's decision to unravel its restructuring plan that would have insulated its owners from lia...
Dec 31, 2021
COVID-driven flight delays, cancellations persist on 2021’s final day
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) -Thousands of flights within the United States and internationally were delayed or canceled early on Friday, adding to the travel disruptions during the holiday week due to...
Dec 31, 2021
Biden, Manchin spoke about social spending bill after Manchin’s rejection – White House adviser
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Senator Joe Manchin spoke about the "Build Back Better" bill a day after the conservative Democratic senator publicly rejected the president's social spending ...
Dec 31, 2021
Some cautious, many fed up, Americans prepare to ring in the New Year
By Brad Brooks (Reuters) - Dana Fenner's hands were full of New Year's Eve hats and horns as she perused an aisle at a Party City store in Texas, not hesitating for a second when asked about her hopes...
Dec 31, 2021
Understaffed U.S. transit agencies adjust services as Omicron surges
By Danielle Kaye NEW YORK (Reuters) - Transportation agencies across the U.S. are suspending or reducing service due to COVID-19 staff shortages as the Omicron variant surges nationwide. New York's Me...
Dec 30, 2021
Rose Parade’s floats come to life in California after pandemic pause
By Sandra Stojanovic PASADENA, Calif. (Reuters) - Inside a massive barn in Pasadena, California, hundreds of volunteers are meticulously painting, gluing, snipping and arranging thousands of flowers f...
Dec 30, 2021
