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US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade war
Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war.
Melee at Minneapolis library leads to calls to remove security agency
Commissioner says Black Knight Protection Agency should be replaced by guards from Hennepin County’s in-house security after ...
Prada Group buys Versace fashion house from its U.S. owner in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
The Prada Group announced the purchase of the Versace fashion house from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holding in a cash deal valued at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion.) ...
Egg prices continue to increase despite bird flu outbreak slowing
U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 despite a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.
Justice Department moves to drop case against alleged top MS-13 leader, seeks to deport him instead
The Justice Department has moved to drop a criminal case against the alleged East Coast leader of the MS-13 gang less two weeks after he was charged, saying they plan to deport him instead of ...
Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles
President Donald Trump prioritized loyalty as he built out a team for his second term, surrounding himself with people who served faithfully in his first administration or who worked on one or more of ...
House will consider GOP bill requiring proof of US citizenship for voting, a Trump priority
House Republicans on Thursday are expected to take up one of President Donald Trump's top election-related priorities, legislation that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote for ...
US Supreme Court won't delay Karen Read's murder trial which should start next week
The U.S. Supreme Court will not delay Karen Read's second murder trial on claims of double jeopardy, setting the stage for ...
Cornyn, Paxton trade early attacks in closely watched Texas GOP Senate primary
A supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is kicking off with personal attacks and expectations of a high-spending race in a year ...
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.62%, easing for the third week in a row
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. declined for the third week in a row, another positive move for prospective homebuyers during what's traditionally the housing market's busy season.
Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires
Aty Rotter lost her family home and her spiritual home in the ravenous fire that scorched a large swath of Los Angeles County earlier this year.
White House Christmas ornament honors 150 years of culinary diplomacy practiced at state dinners
The art of culinary diplomacy, practiced by presidents at White House state dinners for more than 150 years, is the theme of this year's official White House Christmas ornament.