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Don Lemon arrested over church protest in Minnesota, lawyer says
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in connection with his journalistic activities covering protests in Minnesota, his lawyer said Friday.Lemon "was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles,…
Exxon CEO says Venezuela needs to transition to democracy for oil
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said Friday that Venezuela needs to transition to democracy in order for investment in the South American nation's dilapidated oil industry to make sense. President Donald Trump is pressuring oil companies to…
Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in CEO murder case, federal judge
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson, walks on the day of an arraignment hearing, at New York Supreme Court in New York City, U.S. December 23, 2024. Eduardo Munoz | ReutersLuigi…
Microsoft tumbled 10% in a day, flat premarket. Here’s why
Microsoft's stock isn't recovering in Friday's pre-market trading, after the stock saw its biggest daily decline since 2020 on Thursday, sliding 10% after an earnings report.It's trading 0.55% up on Thursday's close as of 6.44 am ET.This…
Kevin Warsh Fed nomination opposed by Tillis until Powell probe done
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) speaks to reporters as he leaves the Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on January 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesSen. Thom Tillis said Friday that he will oppose President Donald…
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair to succeed Jerome
President Donald Trump on Friday named Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, ending a five-month odyssey that has seen unprecedented turmoil around the central bank.The decision culminates a process that…
Trump to announce Fed chair nominee Friday; Kevin Warsh may be the pick,
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House on Jan. 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Samuel Corum | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that he will be naming his pick Friday for the new Federal…
Silver, gold sell off as precious metals markets nosedive
Argor-Heraeus' CEO Robin Kolvenbach holds one kilo bars of silver and gold at the plant of refiner and bar manufacturer Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio, Switzerland, July 13, 2022. Denis Balibouse | ReutersGold and silver prices plunged on…
Panama top court voids CK Hutchison ports contract in boost for Trump
The Portuguese cargo ship MSC Maxine is pictured at the Port of Balboa at the entrance to the Panama Canal in Panama City on April 23, 2025. The Port of Balboa is managed by CK Hutchison Holdings, based in Hong Kong. Martin Bernetti |…
We’ll soon find out who the new Fed chair is
A digger sits at the construction site of the Federal Reserve headquarters, after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to bring a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over Powell's management of renovations of…