172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war
Employers in the United States added 172,000 jobs in May, almost doubling the number forecasters predicted. However, the unemployment rate remains low at 4.3%.
Employers in the United States added 172,000 jobs in May, almost doubling the number forecasters predicted. However, the unemployment rate remains low at 4.3%.
James Handy, veteran character actor, dies at 81
James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."
James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."
Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, sending measure to House
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement.
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement.
National Doughnut Day 2026 deals and freebies
National Doughnut Day is here! Here’s where to score the best freebies and deals to celebrate the occasion.
National Doughnut Day is here! Here’s where to score the best freebies and deals to celebrate the occasion.
Former Marine reportedly fights off armed teen robbers in Oxon Hill
An afternoon working on a pickup truck reportedly turned into a life-or-death struggle for an Oxon Hill man Wednesday afternoon, when a group of teenagers pointed a gun at his face in an attempted robbery.
An afternoon working on a pickup truck reportedly turned into a life-or-death struggle for an Oxon Hill man Wednesday afternoon, when a group of teenagers pointed a gun at his face in an attempted robbery.
Watch: Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Karen Read sues police after acquittal in boyfriend's murder
Karen Read, the woman acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriend, is suing police and officials, alleging an "embedded culture of bigotry, misogyny, systemic failures, and institutional rot."
Karen Read, the woman acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriend, is suing police and officials, alleging an "embedded culture of bigotry, misogyny, systemic failures, and institutional rot."
Heat map: Here's who's least likely to have air conditioning
As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.
As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.
Detective accused of pulling gun on officer over microwaved fish
A South Carolina detective has been arrested and fired after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside the Myrtle Beach Police Department, according to authorities.
A South Carolina detective has been arrested and fired after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside the Myrtle Beach Police Department, according to authorities.
Priest removed as exorcist after remarks about UFOs and demons
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials unveil new plan in the fight against Lyme disease and tick-borne illness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
Steven Schwally found guilty in Long Island nail salon crash that killed 4
Steven Schwally, the 66-year-old prosecutors said drove drunk and plowed into a Deer Park nail salon back in 2024, killing four people, was found guilty on Thursday.
Steven Schwally, the 66-year-old prosecutors said drove drunk and plowed into a Deer Park nail salon back in 2024, killing four people, was found guilty on Thursday.
Airport suspect packed explosive device for flight, caught with cryptic message on phone: feds
A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage while preparing to board a flight to North Carolina.
A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage while preparing to board a flight to North Carolina.
America 250: How the US has changed over the last 250 years
From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.
From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.
Mamdani, Trump both expected to attend Knicks Game 3: 'I'll be in a different section'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump are both expected to attend Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump are both expected to attend Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
Water begins flowing into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after renovations
Water began flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday following weeks of renovations to coat its massive granite basin.
Water began flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday following weeks of renovations to coat its massive granite basin.
NYC adds 8 gridlock alert days to summer calendar for World Cup matches
The NYC Department of Transportation has officially designated all eight local World Cup match days as Gridlock Alert Days.
The NYC Department of Transportation has officially designated all eight local World Cup match days as Gridlock Alert Days.
Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees
As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers.
As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers.