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Amazingly, the U.S. job market continues to roar. Here are the 5 things to know
Employers added a whopping 339,000 jobs last month, a stunningly strong number. Here are some of the key takeaways of the country's red hot labor market.
2 years ago
Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1969
A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 is suing the entertainer in Los Angeles.
2 years ago
House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
Swift passage by the Senate would ensure government checks will continue to go out to Social Security recipients, veterans and others and would prevent financial upheaval.
2 years ago
Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa June 7
Pence will hold a kickoff event in Des Moines on June 7, the date of his 64th birthday, according to two people familiar with his plans who spoke on condition of anonymity.
2 years ago
Christie allies launch super PAC ahead of expected 2024 campaign for the GOP presidential nomination
Allies of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have launched a new super PAC to support his expected candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.
2 years ago
Anthony Hudson quits as U.S. men’s soccer interim coach, is replaced by B.J. Callaghan
B.J. Callaghan, a 41-year-old from Ventnor, New Jersey, is another holdover from former coach Gregg Berhalter's staff.
2 years ago
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, the Carter Center says
The family wants people to know that she continues to live happily at home with her husband, visiting with loved ones and enjoying the spring weather in Plains.
2 years ago
The first office for missing and murdered Black women and girls set for Minnesota
Illinois and Wisconsin have followed Minnesota in implementing task forces to look into disparities around violence against Black women and girls.
2 years ago
Why Florida’s new immigration law is troubling businesses and workers alike
Senate Bill 1718, which takes effect on July 1, will offer a preview of the controversial changes DeSantis has said he'd like to see Congress implement.
2 years ago
Facing GOP backlash, McCarthy labors to shore up votes for debt deal in time to prevent US default
The Republican speaker urged GOP skeptics Tuesday to look at “the victories” in the package he negotiated with President Joe Biden.
2 years ago
Elizabeth Holmes has started her 11-year prison sentence. Here’s what to know
The onetime Silicon Valley has surrendered herself to federal authorities at the Bryan, Texas, prison camp, an all-female facility about 100 miles outside of Houston.
2 years ago
Takeaways on debt ceiling: McCarthy’s balancing act, Biden’s choice and the challenges ahead
The agreement is a two-year budget deal that would essentially hold spending flat for 2024, while boosting it for defense and veterans, and capping increases at 1% for 2025.
2 years ago
Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it to prevent calamitous default
The compromise announced late Saturday risks angering both Democratic and Republican lawmakers as they begin to unpack the concessions.
2 years ago
3 ways to protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debt
Personal finance experts say you should prepare for a possible debt default as you would a recession.
2 years ago
Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees
The retail giant stated that it was committed to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community but withdrawing some items over threats that were "impacting our team member's safety".
2 years ago