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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, shots designed to more closely target recent virus strains -- and hopefully whatever variants cause trouble … more
Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41K Arizona voters but partly OKs proof of citizenship law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican push that could block more than 41,000 Arizona voters from casting ballots for president in the state that Democratic … more
Wall Street holds close to its records ahead of a highly anticipated speech
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady Thursday as Wall Street counts down to what's supposed to be the main event of the week, a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome … more
Gift card scams generate billions for fraudsters and industry as regulators fail to protect consumers − and how one 83-year-old fell into the 'fear bubble'
Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop. The screen froze and a message appeared. It said her Safari web browser had encountered … more
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Government: U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government said Wednesday. The revised total adds to … more
Global benchmarks mostly rise ahead of U.S. Fed chair's speech
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose Thursday, as market optimism got a boost from a rally on Wall Street on better-than-expected profit reports from major companies. France's CAC 40 rose … more
India's Modi visits Ukraine this week, after a recent trip to Moscow. Here's what it could mean
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a historic visit Friday to Ukraine, a month and a half after he traveled to … more
Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention
The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel gave a moving speech Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, pleading for the release of the … more
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Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — At his first outdoor rally since last month's attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event focused on … more
From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once'
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The country is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling, FBI Director Christopher Wray said in an … more
Labor dispute stops Canadian freight railroads and could cause major economic disruption in U.S.
TORONTO (AP) — Both of Canada's major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could bring significant economic harm to … more
Schools in U.S. have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class
MEDFORD, Mass. - Flerentin "Flex" Jean-Baptiste missed so much school he had to repeat his freshman year at Medford High outside Boston. At school, "you do the same thing every day," said Jean-Baptiste, who was absent 30 days his first year. "That … more
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When should children take a sick day?
PHOENIX - As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: When is a child too sick for school? School absences … more
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Hezbollah fires more than 50 rockets, hitting Israeli-annexed Golan Heights
Lebanon's Hezbollah has launched more than 50 rockets, hitting a number of private homes in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. The attack on Wednesday came a day after U.S. Secretary of State … more
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Putin's slow response to the Kursk attack could test the patience of some of his backers in Russia
A year ago this week, President Vladmir Putin strode onto a stage in the Kursk region to commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of the Soviet army's proudest moments in World War II. Addressing … more
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Tim Walz and Bill Clinton will speak at the Democratic National Convention's third day
CHICAGO — Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton will headline the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party's choreographed rollout … more
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Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning 'time is of the essence'
DOHA, Qatar — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began without securing any major breakthrough for a cease-fire deal, warning … more
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Ukraine has destroyed or damaged all three bridges over Russia's Seym River, Russian sources say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces have either destroyed or damaged all three of the bridges over the Seym River in western Russia, according to Russian sources, as Kyiv's incursion into … more
U.S. intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials said Monday they were confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part … more
Jury finds parents of Texas student accused in 2018 deadly school shooting not negligent
The parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people at a high school near Houston in 2018 do not bear financial responsibility for the shooting, a jury decided Monday. A lawsuit brought by … more
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