US applications for jobless benefits fell last week and remain in historically healthy range
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell modestly last week, remaining in the historically low range since the U.S. economy emerged from the
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U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, signaling that President Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on imports are pushing costs higher. The Labor
Parents and child killed when tree falls on car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee,
What to know about Trump’s potential change in federal marijuana policy
President Donald Trump is taking a new look at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a move that could nudge the federal government
US inflation unchanged last month, though core prices accelerated
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation was unchanged in July while a measure of underlying inflation rose to its highest level in five months as tariffs
US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown
Colorado prison evacuated as growing wildfire becomes one of the largest in state history
MEEKER, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents
Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest
Firefighters make progress against blaze that forced thousands to flee north of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Firefighters in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles made good progress overnight in their battle against a brush fire that
Rushing floodwater from heavy rain kills 2 in North Carolina
SPRING HOPE, N.C. (AP) — Two people were found dead in central North Carolina after they and a police officer trying to save them were
Trump plans 100% tariff on computer chips, unless companies build in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, raising the specter of higher prices for
North Carolina residents can now seek state aid after Tropical Storm Chantal
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were damaged by massive rains last month from Tropical Storm Chantal
Owners of cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge sue company that built vessel
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The owners of the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge are suing the company that built the
Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the Atlantic, but it’s expected to move away from the US coast
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical storm churned Monday in the western Atlantic Ocean, but forecasters say it was expected to move away from the U.S.
What to know about the earthquake that shook the New York area Saturday night
A relatively mild, 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook the New York metropolitan area Saturday night. Here’s what to know. What happened? The earthquake hit in the
‘Wurst’ nightmare: Hot dog spill shuts down Pennsylvania highway
SHREWSBURY, Pa. (AP) — A truckload of hot dogs spilled across a Pennsylvania interstate Friday after a crash that briefly clogged the heavily traveled artery
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in
Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring
US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labor market weakens in face of Trump trade wars
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. hiring is slowing sharply as President Donald Trump’s erratic and radical trade policies paralyze businesses and raise doubts about the outlook
Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks isolated flash flooding
Strong rain storms lashed the East Coast Thursday, delaying flights throughout the region and prompting emergency rescues of motorists trapped in deep water on busy