WASHINGTON (TND) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to force his way onto the debate stage along with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as he tries to build on his support in a race featuring two of the most unpopular presidents in American history.
Kennedy, who is still polling in double digits in national surveys, is trying to ramp up his longshot bid to be a serious contender along with the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees. Read More...
ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) -- The city of Altoona is considering eliminating 15 full-time positions, including police and firefighters, citing decreased revenues during COVID-19.
“The city faces about a $1 million budget shortfall,” said Ken Decker, Altoona city manager. “Revenues, mostly due to COVID-19, are falling.”
Decker said Altoona businesses and residents have been feeling the effects of the pandemic, meaning the city is hurting too.
“When those people are out of work, I mean unemployment tripled in Altoona for a period of time, there’s just fewer people paying taxes,” Decker said. Read More...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Friday that Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes.
The administration's finding of "reasonable" evidence to conclude that its ally had breached international law in itsconduct of the war in Gaza, released in a summary of a report being delivered to Congress on Friday, represents the strongest such statement from Biden officials. Read More...