Sunday, 10 November 2024

16 injured, 12 of them wounded by gunfire in shooting at Tuskegee University that left one person dead, authorities say

16 injured, 12 of them wounded by gunfire in shooting at Tuskegee University that left one person dead, authorities say

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Saturday, 9 November 2024

Haul out the holly! Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple

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Friday, 8 November 2024

Trump's deportation plan a key focus for Canada's Cabinet committee on US-Canada relations

President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to launch a mass deportation of millions of undocumented people is a top focus for Canada s the country plans to deal with a possible influx north

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Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official says

President-elect Donald Trump put billionaire Elon Musk on the line with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the Ukrainian leader called to congratulate the incoming U.S. president

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Thursday, 7 November 2024

Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Thursday

Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Thursday after its latest policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Since earlier in the year, labor market conditions have generally eased, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. The Committee judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are roughly in balance. The economic outlook is uncertain, and the Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate. In support of its goals, the Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 percent. In considering additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the...

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Volunteer poll workers drown on a flood-washed highway in rural Missouri on Election Day

Authorities say a husband and wife died in each other's arms after they were swept away by floodwaters as they drove to a polling station in rural Missouri early on Election Day

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Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri

Abortion rights advocates prevailed in ballot measures in seven states, but that doesn't resolve the issue

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Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Democrats defend Michigan's open Senate seat, a rare opportunity for Republicans

Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers are competing for Michigan's open Senate seat

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Monday, 4 November 2024

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey treated for dehydration at campaign rally

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was treated by paramedics Sunday after appearing to become unsteady at a campaign rally for congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson

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Florida prosecutor says 17-year-old suspect in Halloween fatal shootings will be charged as adult

A 17-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed two people and wounded seven others during a Halloween celebration which drew 75,000 revelers to the streets of downtown Orlando, Florida last week has been charged as an adult

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Sunday, 3 November 2024

Harris won't say how she voted on California ballot measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms in the state

Harris won't say how she voted on California ballot measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms in the state

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Oregon, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami and Texas top AP Top 25 ahead of first CFP rankings, unbeaten Indiana into top 10

Oregon, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami and Texas top AP Top 25 ahead of first CFP rankings, unbeaten Indiana into top 10

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Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state

Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes

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