WASHINGTON — Most Federal Reserve officials agreed last month that they would likely cut their benchmark interest rate at their next meeting in September as long as inflation continued to […]
The price of gold is at a record high. Here’s why
NEW YORK — A gold rush is here. The precious metal hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514, according to data […]
Canada’s two major freight railroads may stop Thursday if contract dispute isn’t resolved
TORONTO — Canada’s two major freight railroads could halt their trains Thursday if they can’t agree to renewed contracts with the union representing their engineers, conductors and dispatchers. Canada’s government […]
At least 55 arrested after clashes with police outside Israeli Consulate in Chicago during DNC
CHICAGO — At least 55 protesters were arrested following violent clashes with police in Chicago on the second night of the Democratic National Convention, a situation the police chief called […]
Subadult loggerhead sea turtle returns to Atlantic Ocean in Florida after rehabilitation
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — A rehabilitated sea turtle was released back into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach Wednesday morning. Willow, a subadult loggerhead, was set free in the […]
Judge rejects GOP call to give Wisconsin youth prison counselors more freedom to punish inmates
MADISON, Wis. — A federal judge has rejected Republican legislators’ calls to give counselors at Wisconsin’s troubled youth prison more leeway in controlling and punishing inmates after a counselor was […]
Kansas mom sentenced to life in prison after her 2-year-old son fatally shot her 4-year-old daughter
TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas mother whose 2-year-old son fatally shot his 4-year-old sister has been sentenced to life in prison. Mariann Belair, 24, won’t be eligible for parole until […]
Government: U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March
The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government says WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs […]
Divers searching sunken superyacht wreckage have found at least two bodies, according to Sicily civil protection chief
Divers searching sunken superyacht wreckage have found at least two bodies, according to Sicily civil protection chief Source link
Babysitter set to accept deal for the 2019 death of a man she allegedly injured as a baby in 1984
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former babysitter is scheduled to accept a plea deal Wednesday afternoon in connection with the 2019 death of a man she was accused of disabling […]