Politics

North Carolina's Democratic governor announced Friday that he will sign a Republican-authored plan Friday to spend $1.1 billion of the state's remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds on aid to families...

On the campaign trail with President Donald Trump, the pandemic is largely over, the economy is roaring back, and murderous mobs are infiltrating America's suburbs. With Democrat Joe Biden, the...

The stock market ended a second straight day of turbulent trading with more losses Friday, but managed to recoup some lost ground by the end of the day. The S&P...

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Indianapolis Colts today will allow a maximum of 2,500 fans at Lucas Oil Stadium...

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social...

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social...

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social...

The Seattle suburb of Bellevue may soon be Amazon's unofficial “HQ3.” The Seattle-based tech giant announced Friday that it was expanding its workforce footprint in Bellevue, with new office space...

Joe Biden said Friday that he's been tested at least once for the COVID-19 virus and promised he will be tested regularly during his general election campaign against President Donald...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is suspending Florida's unemployment work search requirements for another three months, he announced Friday, less than 48 hours after they were set to resume. Until Dec. 5,...

By some measures, the shrunken U.S. job market continued a solid recovery last month, with many employers recalling workers who had been temporarily laid off when the coronavirus erupted in...

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery fell $1.60 to $39.77 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for November delivery fell $1.41 to $42.66 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for October...

Americans headed into Labor Day weekend — the unofficial end to the Lost Summer of 2020 — amid warnings from public health experts that backyard parties, crowded bars and other...

U.S. wildlife officials on Friday proposed making it easier to carve out exemptions from habitat protections meant to save imperiled species, by placing greater weight on the potential economic benefits...

U.S. wildlife officials on Friday proposed making it easier to carve out exemptions from habitat protections meant to save imperiled species, by placing greater weight on the potential economic benefits...

Two American men accused of smuggling Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of Japan while he was awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges can be extradited, a federal judge...

Two American men accused of smuggling Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of Japan while he was awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges can be extradited, a federal judge...

Senator Elizabeth Warren is introducing a bill to declare racism a public health crisis within the United States. But it would be a waste of federal funds and the idea...

Say hello to Burger King in the coronavirus era. The Miami-based fast food company announced some changes are coming to its restaurants, thanks to the ongoing pandemic. Expect to see...

Say hello to Burger King in the coronavirus era. The Miami-based fast food company announced some changes are coming to its restaurants, thanks to the ongoing pandemic. Expect to see...

The state of Mississippi has received $24 million in federal grants to help people struggling to pay rent and utility bills during the coronavirus pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Human...

The state of Mississippi has received $24 million in federal grants to help people struggling to pay rent and utility bills during the coronavirus pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Human...

A two-hour public hearing where members of Alabama's utility-regulating agency heard testimony about solar energy fees wasn't a public meeting under state law, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday in...

A two-hour public hearing where members of Alabama's utility-regulating agency heard testimony about solar energy fees wasn't a public meeting under state law, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday in...

A federal administrative court has reinstated a Kentucky miner who was fired from his job at a limestone mine after complaining about safety conditions and whether the mine was keeping...

The Pentagon has ordered the military's independent newspaper, Stars and Stripes, to cease publication at the end of the month, despite congressional efforts to continue funding the century-old publication. The...

Facebook, YouTube and other companies seem so desperate to appear pro-refugee that they're allowing those who exploit them to use their platforms to facilitate illegal migration. This is both misguided...

Broward Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was turned away from two Miami-area postal facilities early Friday as she sought to investigate ongoing issues with timely delivery at the U.S. Postal Service....

An assistant attorney general in Texas who ran for Congress this year has lost his job after reports surfaced of him describing Black Lives Matter protesters as terrorists and promoting...

Serbia and Kosovo announced Friday that they have normalized economic ties as part of U.S.-brokered discussions that also include Belgrade moving its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem and Pristina recognizing Israel....

Jessica Krug, 38, has spent years building a career as a black academic. Quite apart from how a white, Jewish woman from Kansas was able to get away with this...

Grain futures were mixed on Friday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Sept. was unchanged at $5.4740 a bushel; Sept. corn was was off.03 cent...

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino near Hollywood has announced layoffs affecting 1,527 workers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel's parent company, Seminole Gaming, said workers have...

Russian scientists have belatedly published first results from early trials into the experimental Sputnik V vaccine, which received government approval last month but drew considerable criticism from experts, as the...

After Wisconsin protests over Jacob Blake's shooting by police turned deadly last week, a member of an anti-government extremist group started posting updates from the scene for comrades in an...

Once hailed as one of the most livable U.S. cities, Portland, Oregon, is grappling with an uncertain future as it reaches a stunning benchmark: 100 consecutive nights of racial injustice...

A judge has recommended that a Kansas City payday lender pay $132.5 million in restitution to borrowers it's accused of duping. The administrative law judge recently made the recommendation in...

Legendary desert gathering Burning Man has, like every other big 2020 event, been sandbagged by the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather than postpone or downscale, it went virtual – an insult to...

Leaders from Miami-Dade County and Brightline broke ground on a train station in the Aventura area on Thursday, the next planned stop for the high-profile express service. The $76 million...

A vaccine is not a requirement for holding next year's postponed Olympics and Paralympics, the CEO of the Tokyo Games said Friday. Toshiro Muto was speaking after a task force...