Jobless Claims Drop Again, But Signs Point to a Weakening Market
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening. U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 20 fell by 10,000 to 214,000 from the previous week's...
California Freeway Shut Down By Raging Floodwaters
California's 5 Freeway is shut down "until further notice" after video footage showed the major roadway submerged in several feet of water amid flooding triggered by an atmospheric river
Walmart’s Best Buys for Retirees Before the Year Ends
Retirees can stretch their budgets with these 14 smart Walmart buys to boost comfort, wellness, and convenience before the new year begins.
New Tax for Hawaii Cruise Passengers Announced
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.7 Billion – Pick Your Numbers Now
Tonight could be the night for a Christmas miracle. Wednesday's Dec. 24 Powerball jackpot is at $1.7 billion and is nearing the record of $1.79 billion set earlier this year. Maybe you'll get lucky because Santa has seen how good you've been this year. If not, perhaps give our handy tools a try. Our tracker has...
Plane Crash Kills Libyan Military Leaders During Turkey Visit
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Beloved Actor from ‘The Middle’ Dies at 60
Pat Finn, who portrayed Bill Norwood on "The Middle," died Monday, multiple media outlets reported. He was 60. TMZ first reported the news Wednesday.
Elephants kill four Kenyans in a week, sparking protests
NAIROBI, Kenya — Some Kenyans on Wednesday protested after roaming elephants killed four people over the past week in what experts describe as human–wildlife conflict driven by scarcity of vegetation. One elephant believed to have killed two people was shot dead in Kajiado County. The Kenya Wildlife Service...
DOJ Finds Over 1 Million More Epstein Records
Jeffrey Epstein documents review could take weeks as Justice Department says it discovered over a million additional files from FBI and prosecutors.
New Charges Could Lead to Death Penalty in Guard Shooting
An Afghan national accused of killing a National Guard member faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty in a Washington, D.C., shooting case.
