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They warn that if the Biden administration doesn’t pick up the pace right away, too few rules will be finalized before the end of the president’s term in office. The administration has delivered some major new executive actions on climate change. Upon taking office, Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement and named former Secretary of State John Kerry as special presidential envoy for climate change. The U.S. has subsequently led a new round of climate diplomacy, including announcing new efforts to fight climate change with other major emitters like China . Environmental activists and lobbyists have expressed cautious optimism that the administration will pick up the pace when it comes to announcing new climate regulations.

Climate change activists and experts are calling on the Biden administration to swiftly deploy a series of executive actions to speed up the transition away from fossil fuels now that Republicans are set to retake control of the House of Representatives, effectively blocking new climate legislation from being passed.

University of California strike is example of how out-of-control spending adds to state’s looming $25 billion deficit. Problems are warning to nation.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 | The 'Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas' airs on NBC

The Hollywood sign is turning 100 and as an early gift it got a facelift. A crew used more than 400 gallons of paint to give the letters a fresh glow.

Under the chaotic changes unleashed by Elon Musk, Twitter users in the U.S. are confronting problems that have long plagued the social network in other parts of the world.

Republican governors are urging congressional leaders to end the Biden administration's military COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act.

In a picturesque corner of western Wisconsin, a growing right-wing conservative movement has rocketed to prominence.

The House was expected to act first on Wednesday after President Joe Biden asked Congress to step in. The unions have threatened to strike if an agreement can't be reached before a Dec. 9 deadline. The first vote will be on adopting the tentative labor agreement. The raises would be the biggest rail workers have received in more than four decades. Republicans needled the Biden administration and Democrats for Congress being asked to step in now to avert an economic crisis.

Morgan Stanley top U.S. strategist Mike Wilson believes investors are on the doorstep of a deep pullback due to an acceleration of downward earnings revisions.

Critics of Iran say it has fomented war and unrest across the Arab world by supporting powerful armed groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and the Palestinian territories. The divide is especially intense in Lebanon and Iraq, where heavily armed Iran-backed political factions vie for political influence with opponents more oriented toward the West. In Iraq, the 2003 U.S.-led invasion led to years of intense violence and sectarian strife, and Iran-backed political factions and militias largely filled the vacuum. In Syria's civil war, Iran supported President Bashar Assad's government against rebel groups, including those supported by the West. Regional politics hovered over the last matchup between the U.S. and Iran, at the 1998 World Cup.

Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad called on President Biden to take a stand in support of protesters fighting to end the 'gender apartheid in the country.

Iran ranks 178th out of 180 countries in the Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index. Some Iranian reporters applauded Iran coach Carlos Queiroz and forward Karim Ansarifard before and after their news conference on Monday afternoon. They asked Berhalter about Jurgen Klinsmann’s “psychological warfare” and comments that have been labeled racist. He then asked whether U.S. Soccer's statement would be a disadvantage in Tuesday's game, or whether it would "boost morale." “I can only reiterate that the players and the staff knew nothing about what was being posted,” Berhalter said.

WASHINGTON — (AP) — Drawing decorating inspiration from America's founding documents, Jill Biden chose a “We the People” theme to deck the White House halls and to remind Americans of what unites them throughout the year, especially during the holidays. “The soul of our nation is, and always has been, ‘We the People,’” she says in prepared remarks released by the White House. Some 50,000 visitors are expected to pass through the White House during the holidays, including tourists and guests invited to various receptions. More than 150 volunteers began decorating the interior and the exterior of the White House last week and continued through the Thanksgiving holiday. The White House noted that the holiday guide book visitors will receive was designed this year by Las Vegas-based Daria Peoples, who is Black.

Now that Thanksgiving is over, when do Americans like to hang up Christmas lights?

CriticalRace.org found that 58 of the nation’s top 100 medical schools have some form of mandatory student training or coursework related to Critical Race Theory (CRT).

The Amazon boss joins a long line of Americans giving away their riches. Is it different in the UK?

DOHA, Qatar — (AP) — The U.S. soccer federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying the move supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations' World Cup match Tuesday. The decision by the U.S. Soccer Federation adds yet-another political firestorm to the Middle East's first World Cup, one which organizers had hoped would be spared of off-the-field controversies. The U.S. Soccer Federation displayed the official Iranian flag in a graphic showing Group B standings on its website. Iran's mission to the United Nations and its soccer federation did not respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. As comments raged online, Iranian state television described the U.S. federation as “removing the symbol of Allah” from the Iranian flag.

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink faces a tall task as Russia has invaded Ukraine for over nine months. Brink has specialized in Europe throughout her 25-year career.

Donald Trump's son received some blunt reminders about his father on Twitter.

Worship artist Sean Feucht of California plans a 50-state "Kingdom to the Capitol" tour in 2023 to pray in each state and influence change. He says God is nation's "only hope."

“USA WINS 1-1,” the tabloid bellowed in 2010, and inside that U.S. locker room, although players certainly didn’t proclaim victory, confidence soared. “Because we didn't win,” he said, plainly and bluntly. The USMNT didn’t just belong on the same field as England, which they’d already proved in 2010. They didn’t feel like an underdog, like the 2010 team so clearly was. I think it was a really tough opponent.”“Tonight didn't surprise me one bit,” he later continued, hailing the USMNT.

Friday was the latest example, a 0-0 tie with England in the Americans' second World Cup game. And this tie accomplished absolutely nothing for the U.S., which needed a victory, either against England or in the group stage finale next Tuesday against Iran, to advance to the knockout round. There are a lot of people hoping and dreaming that the United States actually gets good, actually does start winning. Beat Iran, which lost 6-2 Monday to this same England team. Due to its 2-0 victory over Wales (who the Americans tied 1-1) all the Iranians need is a draw.

America's politicians share their favorite Thanksgiving dishes with Fox News Digital -- from fan-favorites like apple pie to the Southern classics like giblet gravy and pecan pie.

America is enduring a stretch of gun violence that spiked at the start of the pandemic and has yet to subside.

Andre M. Bing had worked at Walmart since 2010 and was an overnight supervisor at the store in Chesapeake, company officials said.

The ban was reinstated one week after it was overturned by a Fulton County judge who ruled it 'unconstitutional.’

"1619 Project" founder Nikole Hannah-Jones declared at a democracy forum on Sunday, “It will always be hard for me to claim any sort of patriotism."

CNBC traveled to Texas, the largest cotton-producing state, to hear from farmers and others in the industry who are being hit hard by the ongoing drought.

A new confrontation erupted in the contested waterway ahead of her visit when the Philippine navy alleged a Chinese coast guard vessel had forcibly seized Chinese rocket debris as Filipino sailors were towing it to their island. The Philippine coast guard would also get additional U.S. help to upgrade its vessel traffic management system for better safety at sea. Aquilino spoke with AP onboard a U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft that flew near Chinese-held island bases in the South China Sea. China has warned Washington not to meddle in what it calls a purely Asian dispute and has said that U.S. Navy and Air Force patrols and combat exercises in the disputed waters were militarizing the South China Sea. In July, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on China to comply with a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s vast territorial claims on historical grounds in the South China Sea.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will fly to a western Philippine island province at the edge of the South China Sea to amplify America’s support to its treaty ally and underline U.S. interest in freedom of navigation in the disputed waters.

And, naturally, to argue against gun control.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Nintendo is spreading some holiday cheer with a brand new experience across different malls in America. “Wishlist Wonderland with Nintendo Switch” will allow people to demo select Nintendo Switch games on the console. People can learn more about the Nintendo Switch systems while also building their own holiday wishlist from Ninetendo’s gaming library. Guests interested can enjoy this limited time experience at The Florida Mall. Read: Game-changer: Super Nintendo World to open in Universal Studios Hollywood next yearNo signup is needed; it’s completely open to the public.

ORLANDO, Fla. — New job postings in the Orlando area are still higher than normal for this time of year, but the recruitment market is expected to slow as America heads into a recession, analysts said. READ: Pelosi to step down from House leadership, stay in CongressAltogether, there were more than 39,000 open positions posted last month. She aired a reminder that the US has technically been in a recession for months already. A typical recession lasts for 10 months, followed by five years of a strong economy. “We still have tourists coming here at record numbers at a record pace,” she said.

Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn this week renewed her call to protect military service members from being discharged for refusing to take a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Washington Post's picks for the very best fiction and nonfiction works of the year.

The industry is having a mid-life crisis.

The former first lady's prediction didn't sit well with critics on Twitter.

A man who is originally from Cuba and now living in Phoenix, Arizona, celebrated his first paycheck which he earned while living in America and working for UPS.

Republicans narrowly recaptured control of the House in 2022. Here is a history of who has had House control at the beginning of each term from 1947 to present.

A 2022 Consumer Report study revealed some of the tricks internet providers use to charge you more.

Among U.S. faith leaders and denominations, there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law. Meanwhile, many left-of-center faith leaders are cheering the bill, including some who planned a Thursday morning rally at the U.S. Capitol. A final Senate vote is expected soon, and the measure — if approved — would then return to the House for consideration of Senate changes. An opinion at that time from Justice Clarence Thomas suggested that an earlier high court decision protecting same-sex marriage could also come under threat. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, an American Baptist pastor who is president of Interfaith Alliance and is part of a same-sex marriage.

After surging during the pandemic, the real estate market is at risk of a sharp downturn, an economist says.

The Russian government said Wednesday that President Biden’s reaction to the missile strike that landed in Poland on Tuesday, killing 2, shows “restraint.”

In a ruling, the Fulton County judge wrote that two key parts of the law “were plainly unconstitutional when drafted, voted upon, and enacted” and said the law cannot be enforced. State officials are expected to appeal.

The nonprofit Wreaths Across America is preparing for National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 17, 2022. Volunteers and sites still have time to sign up to honor fallen veterans during the holidays.

The White House called for an assault weapons ban in reaction to the arrest of a suspect using a handgun to kill three University of Virginia students.

This film offers an in-depth look at the homelessness crisis on America’s streets, with valuable perspective from people experiencing homelessness.

This year, America marked its millionth organ transplant. However, thousands are still waiting for a gift of extended life.

Archeologists found a significant piece of American history at the Revolutionary War Camden Battlefield — the remains of 14 soldiers.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week ahead of another expected rate increase by the Federal Reserve when it meets early next month.

The top U.S. military commander for the Middle East boarded a U.S. ballistic missile submarine in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday.

Starting on Wednesday, U.S. customers who link Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards loyalty programs will earn one mile on every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Starbucks.

Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid military service have requested asylum in the U.S. after landing on a remote Alaska island in the Bering Sea.

In the last year, there have been more than 2,500 instances of books being pulled from shelves in schools across the U.S. as conservative groups coordinate efforts to target books for numerous reasons, typically related to race or gender themes.

Ruby Bridges was a 6-year-old first-grader when she walked past jeering crowds of white people to become one of the first Black students at racially segregated schools in New Orleans in 1960.

While delays may yet be a necessary evil of air travel, the following may give you an idea of which airlines you can depend on for your holiday weekend plans and beyond.

The U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, ended his tenure as America’s top diplomat in Moscow on Sunday after nearly three years, spanning the Trump and Biden administrations, and will retire from a lengthy career in government service.

No matter your budget or palate, there’s something here for everyone.

The Biden administration says it has responded to Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018.

The U.S. says it will give Ukraine 15 Scan Eagle surveillance drones, 40 mine-resistant vehicles, 2,000 anti-armor rounds and howitzer weapons to help Ukrainian forces regain territory and mount a counter-offensive against Russian invaders.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has accused the U.S. of trying to provoke a war in Taiwan.

A former Twitter employee has been convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Negotiators from Iran, the United States and the European Union have resumed monthslong, indirect talks over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal.

President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak.

President Joe Biden will soon be signing into law a major bill to revive the U.S. computer chip sector.

Political divides in the U.S. seem deeper than ever, but one of the few shared sentiments right now from voters of all stripes is the desire for something different.

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says the Chinese military has become significantly more aggressive and dangerous over the past five years.

The Pentagon says it has killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Syria in a drone strike.

The deadliest smuggling attempt in U.S. history underscores the limitations of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s massive border security operation.

Coney Island's Luna Park will soon be introducing three new attractions and pedestrian plazas on 5 acres along the iconic New York boardwalk as part of an expansion project.

After being canceled for two years because of COVID-19, Altamonte Springs’ massive Fourth of July event is making a colorful return.

President Joe Biden’s point man for global energy problems knows, he says, that transitioning away from the climate-wrecking pollution of fossil fuels is the only way to go.

Changes are coming at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, sparked by frustration with years of flat revenue and what some portray as heavy-handed management in the wake of sex-abuse scandals that upended the movement in America.

Former Republican U.S. Sen. John Danforth and others are urging a former federal prosecutor who now serves as an attorney for the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection to make an independent run for one of Missouri’s Senate seats.

Inflation is taking a toll on infrastructure projects across the U.S. Rising prices for materials such as asphalt, steel and iron pipes are driving up the costs to build roads, bridges, rail lines and water mains.

In the wake of the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde and Tulsa, there's a renewed debate surrounding gun control in America.

Students processing the attack in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 students and two teachers — yet another school shooting — returned to a common theme: They are the “lockdown generation.”.

Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic.

A surge in student mental health needs, staff shortages, and widespread episodes of misbehavior and violence have put extraordinary strain on school counselors and psychologists.

After starting as a niche corner of the finance world, ESG investing has since exploded to become a major force on Wall Street _ and the latest front in the nation’s cultural schism.

Several U.S. senators introduced a new bill Monday called the “Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act,” which would direct President Joe Biden and his administration to invoke the Defense Production Act in response to the ongoing baby formula shortage.

Signs of Republican resistance are mounting over a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine.

The count of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 is nearing 1 million, and there's a wealth of data making clear which groups have been hit the hardest.

For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic.

America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April, extending a streak of solid hiring that has defied punishing inflation, chronic supply shortages, the Russian war against Ukraine and much higher borrowing costs.

Following a pressure campaign from outsiders, more companies are disclosing the racial breakdowns of their boards of directors.

A top-level U.S. congressional delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has visited Warsaw to express gratitude to Poles for their humanitarian and other support for Ukraine.

Fifty years after his Apollo 16 mission to the moon, retired NASA astronaut Charlie Duke says he’s ready for the U.S. to get back to lunar exploration.

Pebble Beach is now the third anchor site for the U.S. Open.

President Joe Biden is highlighting how last year’s infrastructure bill can improve shipping and help resolve the country’s supply chain debacles that have contributed to inflation at a 40-year high.

President Joe Biden says he's not yet convinced that Russia’s announcement that it will scale back military operations near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv will lead to a fundamental shift in the war.

The Pentagon says it may have to go back to Congress for additional money to support Ukraine’s battle to defeat Russia’s invasion.

The run by tiny Saint Peter's to the cusp of the Final Four has been riveting.

U_S_ officials say the Biden administration intends to declare that Myanmar's years-long repression of the Rohingya Muslim population is a “genocide.”.

Coaching longevity is a rarity in college basketball’s top tier.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has received the honor of being one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022, the company said in a news release Wednesday.

A first group of Afghan refugees have arrived at a new temporary housing facility in Northern Virginia as the U.S. works to resettle people who fled the Taliban takeover of their country.

Katerina Fedotov, who was born and raised in Ukraine, is a fourth-generation ballet performer. She shares her American dream with her parents, who in 2000 founded Russian Ballet Orlando.