Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years,
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California drivers warned to reconsider Christmas travel plans ahead of storms
California officials and weather forecasters urged holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ahead of a series of powerful winter
Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach
Immigrant truckers file suit over California’s plans to revoke commercial driver’s licenses
A group of immigrant truckers sued California’s Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday, alleging the state violated thousands of workers’ rights when officials took action
What’s an atmospheric river?
Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here’s a look at the
Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver’s licenses
DENVER (AP) — The head of the U.S. Department of Transportation threatened Monday to withhold $24 million in federal funding from the state of Colorado
Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and one death
REDDING, Calif. (AP) — Heavy rain and flash flooding soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues from vehicles and homes and at least
Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado
The National Weather Service on Friday issued a rare warning for part of Colorado’s Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions boosted the
Implosion will take down a nearly century-old Mississippi River bridge
A nearly 100-year-old bridge over the Mississippi River between Iowa and Wisconsin is scheduled to be imploded Friday, an unusual spectacle that will make way
Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Crews were mopping up Thursday but still bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along
AP: Unemployment rate highest since 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by
Damage from record flooding in Washington state is profound, with more on the way, governor says
SEATTLE (AP) — The extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record
Levee breach triggers flash flood warning and evacuations south of Seattle
TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — Residents near a breached levee in Washington state were told to evacuate early Tuesday, just hours after an evacuation alert was
Employers likely added 40,000 jobs in November as government releases report delayed by shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market is sluggish and confusing this fall. American companies are mostly holding onto the employees they have. But they’re
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland every holiday season. Green garlands, giant nutcrackers,
Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain
A weekend storm sent temperatures plunging well below zero in the Midwest and dumped heavy snow on parts of the Northeast on Sunday, creating many
Record floods in Washington state trigger dramatic rescues and evacuations
BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Record floodwaters began slowly receding in Washington state on Friday after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops
Problems with CDLs issued for immigrants found in 8 states, including NY
The federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants has found problems in eight states so far in the wake of several deadly crashes.
Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Days of torrential rain in Washington state caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and
Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Washington state was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing