The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week, remaining near seven-month lows.

The Senate has rejected attempts by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel.

Christian Pulisic scored twice in the first half, Tim Weah got a goal in his return to the U.S. national team from a red card and the Americans beat Jamaica 4-2 for a 5-2 aggregate win in their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal.

AI-driven scams and deepfake technology are more enhanced than ever this holiday season.

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation.

A report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social media.

With Thanksgiving looming in just over a week, Walmart, Target, ALDI and other grocers are competing for a place on your holiday table.

The Holidays are here, and what that means to travelers is abnormally heavy traffic and travel time, which can mean unexpected delays or even cancellations.

If you like to fall asleep with a TV show or movie playing, you’re not alone. Many people seem to have the same bedtime ritual. But, why is that?

Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy’s steady growth.

Young voters swung toward President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election, but according to AP VoteCast, they’re not the staunchly conservative base that he’s relied on in the past.

Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights.

A recent poll found that about 15.5 million Americans have used injectable diabetes medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight. While these drugs are becoming wildly popular, they can cause risks that you should know about.

Food-borne diseases cause roughly 1 in 6 Americans to get sick each year, and on Thanksgiving, the biggest culprit for food poisoning comes from the turkey.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in six months last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels.

Thanksgiving, National Gratitude Month … November is packed with opportunities to express your thanks to friends and family, over 90 percent of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?

Over 90% of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?

Over 90% of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?

Federal authorities say an investigation into Chinese government hacking efforts has revealed a “broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign mounted by Beijing.

President Trump promised to make major tax cuts for Americans on the campaign trail, vowing to cut taxes on tips and overtime pay, social security taxes, and reduce corporate income taxes.

After the military, many veterans find work as civilians. Three JEA workers did exactly that by going from war zones to disasters closer to home.

Americans now get 23 percent of their daily calories from snacks, and more than 90 percent of adult Americans report eating one or two snacks a day. Snacks are usually easy to consume and low in nutrients but they don’t have to be unhealthy.

Israel’s new foreign minister says there has been “certain progress” in efforts to end the fighting with Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

California farmers have been devoting more land to pistachios, which are seen as hardier and more drought-tolerant in a state prone to dramatic swings in precipitation.

Fed up with high prices and unimpressed with an economy that by just about any measure is a healthy one, Americans demanded change when they voted for president.

According to the CDC, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes, with 90% to 95% of those having Type 2 diabetes. And on top of that, another 98 million Americans have prediabetes.

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up last week but layoffs remain at historically low levels.

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.

Donald Trump’s lead in Michigan became insurmountable after he improved his margin in Detroit’s county and won overwhelmingly in Republican-leaning parts of the state, closing off Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to victory.

More than 12 million Americans spend at least half of their paycheck on rent. And new data shows housing prices in 99 percent of U.S. counties are unaffordable for the average wage earner. That’s why first-time home buyers are turning to friends to make their first big purchase.

The nation’s federal law enforcement and election security agencies are debunking two new examples of Russian election disinformation on the eve of Election Day.

In just over 24 hours, the first polls will close in this election, and political analysts say a few early signals could offer Americans hints about which candidates are gaining the upper hand.

In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children.

While the switching of the clock may earn people an extra hour of sleep, Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins studies have found that daylight saving time can actually have some costly mental health effects.

Donald Trump has made his opposition to transgender rights central to his closing argument before Election Day.

Americans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025.

The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on senior members of the armed wing of a Mexican drug cartel that operates on border territories in and around Chihuahua, Mexico.

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remained at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates.

As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels.

At this stage of the election, it's time to get out the vote.

Most Americans are feeling a lot of emotions heading into Election Day, but excitement is not one of them.

Over the closing weeks of his third presidential campaign, Donald Trump’s presentation has grown as disjointed as ever and notably darker.

President Joe Biden is reacting to a comic calling Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” at a Donald Trump rally by saying, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters.”.

Trump ad playing around the country claims Kamala Harris "wants struggling seniors to pay more social security taxes while she gives medical and social security to illegals". The claim is dubious as Harris is only calling for a payroll tax cap to be lifted which would affect working Americans who make more than $168,000.

U.S. job openings tumbled last month to their lowest level since January 2021, a sign that the labor market is losing some momentum.

American consumers are feeling quite a bit more confident this month as Election Day approaches, a business research group says.

Americans are encouraged to do their duty and vote on Election Day.

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says Russia is a U.S. adversary but suggests it’s counterproductive to approach Moscow as an enemy.

In just a few years, the issue of student loan cancellation has gone from being a pillar of the Democratic Party to a political liability.

Foreign threats to the upcoming U.S. election are on the rise as Nov. 5 approaches, and U.S. officials are moving more aggressively to call them out.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s weeklong trip to the Middle East ended as expected without a cease-fire breakthrough for Gaza, but talks are being revived.

The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent them from repaying their loans.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three years.

Intelligence officials warn that Russia and Iran may encourage violent protests in the United States after next month's election.

Millions of Americans can’t afford to buy a home or rent a suitable apartment, making housing a central issue for voters in the upcoming presidential election.

More than 67 million with Medicare can review their options and make changes from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, and those who miss the deadline will likely have to wait another year to make any changes.

Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when they imagine getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be pleasantly surprised during their next road trip: U.S. convenience stores are offering them more and better — though not necessarily healthier — choices.

The Arizona economy is flourishing by many measures.

Many Americans are currently dealing with a lot of anxiety.

It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace.

Last year, 82% of Americans had at least one credit card with an average balance of roughly $6,500.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week came back down to more recent ranges after a big jump the week before due to recent hurricanes in the Southeast.

Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend despite higher prices.

A student loan cancellation program for public service workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans — up from just 7,000 who were approved before it was updated by the Biden administration two years ago.

Vice President Kamala Harris has brought her campaign to a place many Democrats have long considered enemy territory — Fox News Channel.

The Pentagon says more than 800 military personnel have seen their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after previously being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

The largest retail trade group in the United States says it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices.

Russia, China and Iran are expanding their partnerships with cyber criminals to conduct cyberespionage and cyberattacks against the U.S. and other nations, according to a new report from Microsoft.

AI chatbots have jumped into the mix offering to become a substitute Freud to thousands. But can a bot do the job of a real therapist?

Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, “inflation will vanish completely.”.

Catfishing, which happens when a person pretends to be someone else online, is a popular scamming method, and now, AI is making this type of fake impersonation easier than ever.

South Korea has detected signs North Korea is preparing to destroy parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use, as tensions soar between them over North Korea’s claim that South Korea flew drones over its territory.

Mauricio Pochettino won his debut as U.S. coach, getting a 49th-minute goal from Yunus Musah off an assist from AC Milan teammate Christian Pulisic and a stoppage-time strike from Ricardo Pepi for a 2-0 win over Panama.

Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday.

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a 2.5% increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.

Donald Trump is proposing to grant a key tax break to U.S. citizens living overseas.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene — and the Boeing strike — than a broader softening in the labor market.

A Russian court has sentenced a 72-year-old American to nearly seven years in prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on everything from tips to Social Security and overtime pay if he’s elected to the White House again.

A judge in Missouri temporarily blocked the Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness plan for a second time, just one day after a federal judge green-lit the program to move forward.

While Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in the next five years.

Russian prosecutors have asked for a seven-year sentence in the trial of a U.S. citizen accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine against Russia, Russian news agencies reported Saturday.

For most Americans, it is the biggest purchase they’ll ever make in their lives. However, owning a home might feel like a goal that is out of financial reach for some.

Melania Trump has revealed her support for abortion rights ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir.

U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated campaign designed to steal information.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levels.

The U.K. has agreed to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands, an archipelago of more than 60 islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius, in a deal to secure the future of a strategically important U.K.-U.S. military base at Diego Garcia.

Hurricane Helene knocked out power to 4.5 million Americans across the lower South Eastern U.S., leaving the National Weather Service stranded.

Anti-abortion leaders say they're undeterred by Donald Trump's comments that he would veto a federal abortion ban.

The head of the U.S. government's cybersecurity agency says security for the nation’s election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary won't be able to alter the outcome of this year’s presidential race.

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in August as the American labor market continued to show resilience.

Federal prosecutors say a network of illegal drug sellers packaged potentially deadly synthetic opioids into pills disguised as common prescription drugs and sold millions of them through fake online drugstores.

Can you smell the air with the fresh aroma of coffee? National Coffee Day returned Sunday for all coffee lovers.

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall.

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure provided the latest sign that price pressures are easing, a trend that is expected to fuel further Fed interest rate cuts.

U.S. stocks closed another record-setting week with a muted performance.

A scientific panel is calling for a public health approach to marijuana that’s a big departure from “Just Say No.” The report was released Thursday by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests, without being charged, straight to their homes.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in four months.

The American economy expanded at a healthy 3% annual pace from April through June, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said, leaving its previous estimate unchanged.