NEW YORK — Chunky bootmaker Dr. Martens is warning of a tough year ahead. The London-based company’s footwear became a symbol of youthful rebellion in the 1960s and has remained […]
Southern governors tell autoworkers that voting for a union will put their jobs in jeopardy
DETROIT — On the eve of a vote on union representation at Volkswagen’s Tennessee factory, Gov. Bill Lee and some other southern governors are telling workers that voting for a […]
Fed’s Powell suggests that elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year
FILE – Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Business, Government and Society Forum at Stanford University in Stanford, Calif., April 3, 2024. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, […]
Citing safety, USC cancels speech by valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians
LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California has canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian, a Muslim student who has expressed support for Palestinians, citing “substantial” security risks […]
Texas inmate Melissa Lucio’s death sentence should be overturned, judge says
HOUSTON — A judge has recommended that the conviction and death sentence of Melissa Lucio, a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022 amid growing doubts she fatally beat […]
Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies
WASHINGTON — Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed back Tuesday against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, and rejected […]
Yellen says Iran’s actions could cause global ‘economic spillovers’ and warns of more sanctions
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won’t hesitate […]
A top Federal Reserve official opens door to keeping rates high for longer
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson suggested Tuesday that the central bank’s key rate may have to remain at its peak for a while to bring down persistently […]
The Latest | Trump returns to court as jury selection in his historic hush money case enters 2nd day
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump returned Tuesday to a New York courtroom as the jury selection process in his historic hush money trial enters a second […]
The US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to a stronger security alliance
TOKYO — The U.S. ambassador to Japan urged Tokyo on Tuesday to take a greater role in developing, producing and supplying weapons “to enhance our collective security” amid conflict in […]