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Purdue Pharma and its owners agree to a $7.4 billion settlement regarding OxyContin-related lawsuits.

Family members of the Sackler family, who are behind Purdue Pharma—the manufacturer of OxyContin—have reached a significant settlement worth up to $7.4 billion in response to lawsuits related to the devastating effects...

Trump urges Davos elite to invest in the U.S. or risk tariffs

WASHINGTON — In a significant speech at the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump conveyed a message to global business leaders that they could benefit from reduced taxes if they choose to...

Surprising omissions and unexpected picks in the Oscar nominations, featuring Daniel Craig and Selena Gomez

PARK CITY, Utah — Thursday brought unexpected twists in what has emerged as one of the most unpredictable...

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Federal court hears challenge against Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship.

Elections @USLive - January 23, 2025, 7:45 am

A federal judge in Seattle is preparing to hear initial arguments on Thursday in a multi-state legal action aimed at halting President Donald Trump's...

Crown Prince announces Saudi Arabia plans to invest $600 billion in the US during conversation with Trump.

Business @USLive - January 23, 2025, 7:41 am

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — On Thursday, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia announced the kingdom's intention to invest a substantial $600 billion into...

Trump’s proposals for geographic name changes leave mapmakers questioning their next steps

Opinion @USLive - January 23, 2025, 7:02 am

The significance of a name change is often debated, particularly...

Newman’s Own encourages additional businesses to contribute their entire profits to charitable causes.

All 50 US States @USLive - January 23, 2025, 5:06 am

The idea may sound familiar yet remains hard to swallow for many: every cent earned from Newman’s Own products, such as salad dressings, pasta...

Trump returns to Davos virtually for prestigious World Economic Forum event.

Business @USLive - January 23, 2025, 4:39 am

Davos, Switzerland - Donald Trump is set to make his return to the World Economic Forum, but this time, he will be participating virtually....

Union of Las Vegas hotel employees secures agreement with casino to conclude lengthy strike, marking the longest in years.

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 23, 2025, 3:45 am

LAS VEGAS — A significant strike involving Las Vegas hotel workers has concluded after 69 days, culminating in a new agreement between the Culinary...

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Europe achieves unprecedented clean energy usage while Trump redirects US focus to fossil fuels.

Business @USLive - January 23, 2025, 1:09 am

A new report indicates that a historic 47% of the European Union's electricity is sourced from solar and other renewable energies, highlighting a stark...

RFK Jr. announces his departure from an anti-vaccine organization while pursuing a position as the nation’s health leader.

Health @USLive - January 22, 2025, 4:45 pm

Washington - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is attempting to shift his image away from his anti-vaccine advocacy as he aspires to lead the nation's...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files lawsuit against individual alleging existence of damaging sex tapes, denies their existence.

Celebrities @USLive - January 22, 2025, 4:37 pm

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys representing Sean “Diddy” Combs initiated a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against an individual they allege has maliciously claimed to have...

House approves immigration detention legislation set to be Trump’s inaugural law

Elections @USLive - January 22, 2025, 4:05 pm

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the House of Representatives finalized approval for a new bill mandating the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and...

Inmate on death row concerned about South Carolina using two doses of lethal injection in recent execution

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 22, 2025, 2:30 pm

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Legal representatives for an inmate facing execution in South Carolina are calling for a pause in the procedure. They assert that...

The leader of a federal consumer agency has cleared out his office, but is Trump planning to dismiss him?

Business @USLive - January 22, 2025, 1:51 pm

In Washington, Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), finds himself awaiting communication from the Trump administration regarding his job...

Texas individual who attempted to defraud former US Rep. George Santos receives 18-month prison sentence

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 22, 2025, 12:04 pm

A man from Texas has received a sentence of 18 months in prison for attempting to con Congressman George Santos out of nearly $1...

Concert event ‘Dear Everything’ aims to foster togetherness in the face of climate change

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 22, 2025, 11:12 am

NEW YORK — V, the acclaimed playwright known previously as Eve Ensler, is launching a new theatrical work aimed at addressing climate change, drawing...

Trump administration closes the White House’s Spanish-language website and social media accounts.

Opinion @USLive - January 22, 2025, 9:14 am

Following President Donald Trump's inauguration, the newly established administration quickly removed the Spanish-language version of the White House website. The page, which formerly...

Public Support for Border Security Reflects Limited Agreement on US Immigration Issues: AP-NORC Survey

Opinion @USLive - January 22, 2025, 8:38 am

Many American adults appear to support enhancing security at the southern border and implementing specific deportation measures, according to a recent poll. However, as...

Big money, big dreams: Trump announces billions of dollars for AI infrastructure in the U.S.

Donald Trump Anna Karolina Heinrich - January 22, 2025, 8:18 am

President Donald Trump is making waves with a massive $500 billion investment plan for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. On Tuesday, he announced the creation...

Trump administration orders mandatory leave for all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion personnel.

US Live Politics @USLive - January 22, 2025, 7:27 am

WASHINGTON – The administration of President Donald Trump has taken significant steps toward the termination of affirmative action in federal contracting, culminating in a...

Trump calls for an apology from bishop who urged him to show compassion towards LGBTQ+ individuals and migrants

Opinion @USLive - January 22, 2025, 6:58 am

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, President Donald Trump called for an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington following her requests during a prayer service...

Social media user panic as they ‘auto-follow’ Trump and Vance!

Donald Trump Anna Karolina Heinrich - January 22, 2025, 1:21 am

Liberal users of Facebook and Instagram were in full panic mode after they realized they were following President Trump and Vice President JD Vance—without...

Republican-controlled states are increasingly pushing to diminish transgender rights, while Democrats face challenges in countering these actions.

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 21, 2025, 9:09 pm

TOPEKA, Kan. — Both Republicans and Democrats in Kansas recognize that economic concerns significantly influenced voter support for President Donald Trump, who garnered a...

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