WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing…
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After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins
RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job…
Many Americans have come to rely on drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them.
WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn,…
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
ATLANTA — Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation…
Stock market today: World shares are mixed, follow Wall St decline as price data disappoint
HONG KONG — World shares were mixed on Friday following Wall Street’s decline in response to…
Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
WASHINGTON — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social…
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 12/12/2024
U.S. stock indexes drifted lower following some potentially discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500…
Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited federal permits for energy projects and other construction…
UK leader Starmer will outline his ‘Plan for Change.’ Just don’t call it a relaunch
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to change the narrative on his five-month-old…
UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York
NEW YORK — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but…