The tariff-driven inflation that economists feared begins to emerge
Inflation rose last month to its highest level in four months as the cost of gas, food, and groceries rose, reversing several months of cooling price pressures.
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
NC and 23 other states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding
More than 20 Democratic-led states, including NC, have sued President Donald Trumpβs administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school and summer programs and other programs.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine
President Donald Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days.
Boys & Girls Club programs, serving thousands of families nationwide, threatened by Trump administration grant freeze
Programs that provide summer and after-school programming to more than 1 million students are at risk because of a Trump administration freeze on education grants.
Flames tear through assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing 9 and trapping residents
Flames roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who were hanging out of windows screaming for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 people were hurt.
Two women killed in Kentucky church shooting after trooper shot; suspect killed, police say
Two women died Sunday at a church in Lexington, Kentucky, in a shooting rampage that began when a state trooper was wounded after making a traffic stop, police said. The suspect in both shootings was also killed.
βSupermanβ and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening
In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios,Β James Gunnβs βSupermanβΒ opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend.
Dinosaur fossil up for auction in New York
Somebodyβs auction house is showcasing a one-of-a-kind dinosaur fossil in New York.
Breaking down βno tax on tips and overtimeβ
President Donald Trumpβs Big Beautiful Bill aims to fulfill a campaign promise he made to workers last fall, but no tax on tips or overtime can be more complicated than the shorthand implies.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1
PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico.
116th annual NAACP National Convention underway in Charlotte
Arts, fashion, and important conversations. It's just a part of what's on tap for this year's NAACP National Convention being held this year in Charlotte.
Fallout over Epstein files cascades, roiling relations between AG Pam Bondi and FBI's Dan Bongino
The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files flap is cascading, further roiling a Justice Department and FBI that have struggled for months to appease the demands of far-right conservative personalities and influential members of President Donald Trumpβs base.
Adult son convicted, sentenced to life for shooting and beheading father in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania man who posted a YouTube video of his fatherβs severed head has been convicted of murder.
'Abolished': State Department is laying off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
The State Department is firing over 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year.
McDonald's employee allegedly stabs co-worker to death; customer holds suspect at gunpoint until police arrive
A McDonaldβs employee returned to her Detroit-area restaurant after an argument Thursday and fatally stabbed a co-worker multiple times, police said.
State Department firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
The U.S. State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration that critics say will damage America's global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad.
Justin Bieber releases 'Swag,' his long-awaited seventh album: Hear the best songs
Never say never!Β Justin BieberΒ surprised fans Friday by releasing βSwag,β his seventh studio album, hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts.
Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after two consumers suffer vision loss from ejecting lids
almartΒ is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can βforcefully ejectβ and unexpectedly strike consumers β resulting in permanent vision loss for two people to date.
Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says
The Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program.
