They Were Entitled to Free Care.  Hospitals Hounded Them to Pay.  —  With the help of a consulting firm, the Providence hospital system trained staff to wring money out of patients, even those eligible for free care.  —  In 2018, senior executives at one of the country's largest nonprofit hospital chains, Providence, were frustrated.

As Russia Holds Annexation Referendums, Ukraine Pushes to Reclaim Territory … Moscow has threatened to annex Ukrainian territory and defend it as Russian land.  —  KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is dismissing Moscow's threats to annex territory and defend it as Russian land …

NFL owners' attitudes harden toward Commanders' Daniel Snyder  —  Sentiments among NFL team owners regarding Daniel Snyder's ownership of the Washington Commanders have shifted significantly, as they await the findings of both a congressional investigation and a league-commissioned probe …

Even Russia's friends are getting upset over its war  —  NEW YORK — By the time Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly this week, he and his country had already lost much of the audience.  —  Throughout the annual gathering …

Hillary Clinton likens Trump supporters to Nazis  —  First it was deplorables, now it's Nazis.  —  Hillary Clinton offered a sharp rebuke of former President Trump's most recent campaign event in Ohio, saying it reminded her of a Nazi rally.  —  “I remember as a young student, you know …

Powell Says Economy May Be Entering ‘New Normal’ After Pandemic  —  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US economy may be entering a “new normal” following disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic.  —  “We continue to deal with an exceptionally unusual set of disruptions,” …

Riggleman: White House switchboard called a Capitol rioter on January 6  —  Former senior technical adviser for the January 6 Committee, Denver Riggleman, said the White House switchboard connected a phone call to a Capitol rioter on January 6, 2021.  —  “You get a real ‘a-ha’ moment …

Iran Protests Surge to Dozens of Cities  —  Iranians fed up with oppressive rules and a battered economy have faced bullets, tear gas and arrests to demand an end to the Islamic Republic's rule.  —  Protests in Iran against the government spread to more than five dozen cities on Friday …

Is the pandemic over?  Pre-covid activities Americans are (and are not) resuming.  —  Biden says the pandemic is over — and when it comes to casinos, concerts and cosmetic procedures, Americans seem to agree.  For theater, therapy and funerals though, not so much.

Trump's attempts to delay Mar-a-Lago inquiry largely fail as legal woes mount  —  Justice department gains access to about 100 documents with classified markings that the FBI seized from the resort  —  Attempts by Donald Trump to delay the criminal investigation into his unlawful retention …

San Francisco is blatantly ignoring state housing laws.  Here are the ugly consequences  —  It has been well over a month since Gov. Gavin Newsom informed San Francisco officials that he was launching an unprecedented review of the city's housing practices and that the state was rejecting …

Donald Trump shares Truth Social photo proclaiming him as second only to Jesus  — Donald Trump shared a Truth Social post comparing him to Jesus Christ.  — The post said the former president is “second greatest” only to Jesus.  — Trump's supporters, and even Trump himself, have made similar comparisons before.

The Takedown of Tom Barrack  —  With Tom Barrack's trial beginning on charges of acting as an agent of a foreign government, the future of Donald Trump's inaugural chairman—a onetime real estate billionaire—is now in the hands of 12 jurors.  But how did he get here?

G.O.P. Senate Candidates Race to Close Fund-Raising Gap With Democrats  —  Their fund-raising dwarfed by their Democratic rivals, Republican nominees including Blake Masters and Mehmet Oz have been in Washington gathering cash from lobbyists.  —  WASHINGTON — Rushing to raise money …

Puerto Ricans from town in ‘terrible destruction’ after Hurricane Fiona despair over town's initial exclusion from aid  —  SAN GERMÁN, Puerto Rico — Jorge Luis Rivera, his wife and two young daughters were trapped for two days inside their home after Hurricane Fiona battered their farm …

Amended autopsy: Black man died due to sedative, restraint  —  A Black man died after a police encounter in a Denver suburb in 2019 because he was injected with a powerful sedative after being forcibly restrained, according to an amended autopsy report publicly released Friday.

US and Philippines increase military ties over China threat  —  Manila is strengthening its alliance with Washington due to fears of a possible war over Taiwan  —  The Philippines and US are increasing military co-operation, including doubling the number of troops involved in joint exercises next year …

How Paul LePage, Running to Lead Maine, Benefited From Florida Tax Breaks  —  Mr. LePage, a former governor who is seeking to reclaim the office, has along with his wife benefited from property tax breaks reserved for permanent Florida residents, public records show.

Washington Post Columnist Calls for the End of Impartiality and Balance in Journalism  —  In an age of rage, Washington Post columnist and MSNBC contributor Jennifer Rubin has long been a standout in her attacks on Republicans and conservatives: “We have to collectively, in essence, burn down the Republican Party.

US border needs ‘record’ funding for ‘advanced’ protection: National Security spokesman  —  John Kirby also discussed nuclear concerns regarding Russia and Iran  —  John Kirby talks security at border, progress on Iran deal  —  UNITED NATIONS, New York - The U.S. border will need “record” …

Exclusive: Bill Gates Reveals The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Aims To Run For 25 More Years  —  In a wide-ranging discussion at the 2022 Forbes 400 Philanthropy Summit, Gates spoke about his plans to give billions of dollars to the foundation in the coming years and how he's optimistic …

‘Fat Leonard’ had life of leisure, relaxed security before escape, capture  —  The rules laid out in federal court were clear: Leonard Glenn Francis, the Malaysian defense contractor who admitted bribing dozens of Navy officers as part of a $35 million fraud scheme, would remain …

Dixon spends the day ridiculing Whitmer over 2020 far-right kidnapping plot  —  Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon attends a Republican gubernatorial in Howell on May 13, 2022.  (Andrew Roth |  Michigan Advance)  —  Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon's repeated comments mocking …