The FAA prohibits U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after a Spirit flight was shot by gangs

The FAA prohibits U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after a Spirit flight was shot by gangs

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Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 45 days in prison for probation violations

Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to 45 days in prison after repeatedly violating probation, disappointing a federal judge who rewarded his cooperation in a criminal case against him with leniency five years ago

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Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony

Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman has been posthumously awarded the rank of general

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams requests earlier trial date so he can focus on reelection campaign

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to move up the start of his trial on corruption and bribery charges so he can focus on his campaign for reelection this spring

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Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign

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Democrat April McClain Delaney wins a US House seat in a competitive Maryland race

Democrat April McClain Delaney has narrowly won a U.S. House seat in Maryland’s most competitive congressional races

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Joey Logano wins his third NASCAR Cup Series title, holding off Penske teammate Ryan Blaney in the season finale

Joey Logano wins his third NASCAR Cup Series title, holding off Penske teammate Ryan Blaney in the season finale

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Fire crews gain greater control over destructive Southern California wildfire

Authorities say favorable weather conditions have helped fire crews gain more control over a Southern California wildfire that has destroyed 134 structures

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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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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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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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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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