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U.S. 12 hours ago

Surrender: San Fran's iconic, last gun shop to close over new regulations

Proposed gun control legislation has finally caused San Francisco’s High Bridge Arms – the only remaining gun shop in the city of 840,000 – to draw to a close.

Politics 12 hours ago

Charities chafe at IRS proposal to collect donors' Social Security numbers

The IRS once again has stirred the ire of nonprofit groups, this time with a proposal organizations say could someday require them to collect and hand over the Social Security numbers of their donors.

Politics 12 hours ago

EPA: Volkswagen also cheated on pollution tests for high-end diesel vehicles

The EPA on Monday added to Volkswagen's woes by accusing the company of cheating on emissions tests for larger diesel vehicles, including luxury lines Audi and Porsche.

Politics 12 hours ago

ObamaCare premiums, penalties rising as open enrollment begins

Most ObamaCare customers will find they have to pay more for coverage in 2016 than they did this year, as they begin to select health insurance plans this weekend.

Politics 12 hours ago

EPA says VW intentionally violates clean air standards

The Environmental Protection Agency says nearly 500,000 Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars built in the past seven year are intentionally violating clean air standards by using software that evades EPA emissions standards. 

Politics 12 hours ago

Topping Turmoil: Big Pizza fights ObamaCare menu mandate

The pizza lobby is mounting a double-extra-large battle against looming government regulations that would force their franchises to post a dizzying array of calorie counts on their menus.

Politics 12 hours ago

EPA calls for regulating emissions from US airliners

The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday called for regulating U.S. aircraft emissions, expanding the government's effort to crack down on industries officials say are contributing to global warming.

Politics 12 hours ago

Punished for giving pet tips? Docs, vets battle online medicine regs

Veterinarian Ron Hines had his license suspended for giving online medical advice to hundreds of pet owners -- he's now at the center of a growing debate over telemedicine rules.

Politics 12 hours ago

Industry on edge as EPA prepares to regulate airline emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency will soon announce it plans to regulate airline emissions, asserting they contribute to global warming and endanger public health, according to industry and environmental groups.

Politics 12 hours ago

Feeling the chill: EPA ban on common coolants has lawmakers, industry worried

Lawmakers and industry groups are worried fast-approaching Environmental Protection Agency rules banning certain gasses used in commercial refrigeration and air conditioners could have a chilling effect on business. 

Politics 12 hours ago

‘Locked and Loaded’: FCC primed for vote on Internet regs, amid 11th-hour drama

The Federal Communications Commission is driving toward a landmark vote Thursday on a sweeping plan that critics warn would impose a new era of regulation for how Americans use and do business on the Internet,  even as 11th-hour appeals inject added drama behind the scenes.

Politics 12 hours ago

State lawmakers weigh ending ‘unnecessary’ car inspections

State lawmakers are revving up efforts to abolish or roll back car inspections -- arguing that the government-mandated check-ups amount to little more than a hassle and a tax.

Politics 12 hours ago

Gov't panel urges ‘plant-based’ diet, taxes on sweets

The federal committee responsible for nutrition guidelines is calling for the adoption of "plant-based" diets, taxes on dessert, trained obesity "interventionists" at worksites, and electronic monitoring of how long Americans sit in front of the television.

Politics 12 hours ago

Congress looking into White House’s role in FCC’s net neutrality regulations

The secrecy surrounding the Obama administration's plans for regulating the Internet has prompted a congressional inquiry into whether the independent Federal Communications Commission or the White House and its allies are calling the shots over the future of the nation's broadband networks.

Politics 12 hours ago

FCC chairman pushes far-reaching plan to regulate Internet like phone service

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is proposing unprecedented rules to regulate Internet service providers -- including mobile broadband -- like a public utility, in a far-reaching move that could be one of the most divisive plans to emerge from the agency in years.

Politics 12 hours ago

FEC backs off flirtation with regulating Internet

Democratic members of the Federal Election Commission on Thursday backed off any consideration of regulating political Internet content, after a public outcry and pressure from Republican colleagues.

Politics 12 hours ago

Hawaii’s $205M ObamaCare system on life support, critics fear ‘complete waste’

Federal taxpayers dumped more than $205 million into Hawaii's ObamaCare insurance exchange, but after a steady downward spiral the once-highly praised Hawaii Health Connector is on life support.

Politics 12 hours ago

Feds to regulate Christmas lights

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a regulation for Christmas lights on Monday, deeming some holiday decorations a "substantial product hazard."

Politics 12 hours ago

New Orleans bans smoking pretty much everywhere

New Orleans passed a far-reaching smoking ban on Thursday that prohibits lighting up in bars, casinos, private clubs—even in the car while waiting in line at a drive-thru.

Politics 12 hours ago

Watchdog: AmeriCorps-funded group helped women getting abortions

With a $728 million dollar annual budget, AmeriCorps and its 87,500 volunteers are authorized to help with things like disaster services, foster care, affordable housing but not with abortions.

Politics 12 hours ago

Universal background checks do little to stop mass shootings, study finds

A new study is questioning long-held government claims that background checks on private gun transfers could help stop mass public shootings.

Health 12 hours ago

FDA authorizes expanded use of medical abortion pill

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has kicked up a potential abortion hornet’s nest with states that impose restrictions on a common abortion-inducing drug, approving a new label for the medication that relaxes guidelines for using it.

Health 12 hours ago

Report reveals doctor DUIs, botched surgeries and other medical horror stories in California

We’ve all heard stories of missed diagnoses that turned deadly or horrific surgeries gone awry, but a new Consumer Reports investigation suggests those mishaps may be more common and egregious than many people believe.

Opinion 12 hours ago

How Republican presidential hopefuls are clearing a path for Hillary Clinton

GOP hopefuls are making the work of presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton a lot easier by not presenting a conservative platform on trade, health care, taxes and employment that resonates with voters.

Politics 12 hours ago

Growers resume push for Christmas tree 'tax'

The push for a Christmas tree "tax" is back.

Politics 12 hours ago

Ills of HealthCare.gov: ObamaCare site still plagued by problems despite fixes

Insurance companies and health officials analyzing insurance applications submitted through HealthCare.gov are still grappling with significant online enrollment errors despite the Obama administration's push in November to improve the glitch-ridden website.

Politics 12 hours ago

Agencies disagree on allowing in-flight phone calls

Just because it's safe to use cellphones on a plane, it doesn't mean that passengers should call just to say hello.

Politics 12 hours ago

Ills of HealthCare.gov: Errors in ObamaCare website forms spark concerns

The Obama administration announced Friday that enrollment records for one in four Americans who select health plans on HealthCare.gov could contain errors, raising concerns that some consumers who think they have coverage won't actually be enrolled come Jan. 1.

Politics 12 hours ago

FTC takes on music teachers

The Federal Trade Commission was created in 1914 in the age of oil barons and rail tycoons to bust the big trusts. Today, it's busting a smaller enterprise - the Music Teachers National Association.

Politics 12 hours ago

ObamaCare site may still have glitches after key deadline, administration says

Some visitors to the federal ObamaCare website will reportedly continue to experience outages, slow response times and delays after the administration's critical Nov. 30 deadline for an improved enrollment website experience.

Politics 12 hours ago

Republicans cry foul over ObamaCare 2015 enrollment period pushback

Republican lawmakers are pushing back hard against the Obama administration's decision to delay next year's open enrollment season for health coverage under ObamaCare until after the 2014 midterm elections.