Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
Autistic artists show off talents, skills at San Diego exhibit
The event featured 24 artists plus musical performances from Bruce Kopstein of “Autism's Got Talent's 2021.”
The event featured 24 artists plus musical performances from Bruce Kopstein of “Autism's Got Talent's 2021.”
5-year-old ‘miracle child’ hit and killed by USPS mail truck
Investigators say neither speed nor impairment appeared to be factors in the crash, which killed a girl with DRYK1A syndrome.
Investigators say neither speed nor impairment appeared to be factors in the crash, which killed a girl with DRYK1A syndrome.
Dolly Parton accepts Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction after 1st declining: ‘I am honored’
“Of course, I will accept it gracefully,” Dolly Parton said in response to her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“Of course, I will accept it gracefully,” Dolly Parton said in response to her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Roller coaster riders get stuck at N.C. amusement park for 30 minutes
Carowinds park officials said at no time were riders in danger as crews quickly responded.
Carowinds park officials said at no time were riders in danger as crews quickly responded.
Star Wars Day 2022: Celebrate May the 4th with fun activities from a galaxy far away
Today is May the 4th (be with you), a day devoted to all things Star Wars. If you’re a long-time fan or new to the film franchise, here’s a list of activities to celebrate the day.
Today is May the 4th (be with you), a day devoted to all things Star Wars. If you’re a long-time fan or new to the film franchise, here’s a list of activities to celebrate the day.
Baby Isa: Gerber reveals 2022 'Spokesbaby' with limb difference and 'shining personality'
Isa Slish, a baby from Oklahoma who loves babbling to her older sister and listening to movie soundtracks, is Gerber’s newest “Spokesbaby.”
Isa Slish, a baby from Oklahoma who loves babbling to her older sister and listening to movie soundtracks, is Gerber’s newest “Spokesbaby.”
Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
Body in barrel could be first of more gruesome discoveries at Lake Mead as drought worsens
Detectives say homicide investigations at Lake Mead are nothing new, but future drops in water levels could lead to more of these types of cases.
Detectives say homicide investigations at Lake Mead are nothing new, but future drops in water levels could lead to more of these types of cases.
VIDEO: Gun battle erupts after store employee returns fire on would-be robbers
Authorities are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a smoke shop in Compton that resulted in the death of a man.
Authorities are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a smoke shop in Compton that resulted in the death of a man.
TurboTax's Intuit to pay $141M settlement over misleading ad: Here's who qualifies
According to documents obtained by ProPublica, Intuit executives knew they were deceiving customers by advertising free services that were not in fact free to everyone.
According to documents obtained by ProPublica, Intuit executives knew they were deceiving customers by advertising free services that were not in fact free to everyone.
Florida couple, dog bear-ly escape black bear having 'a bad day'
A Ring camera captured a couple’s mad dash to the house, along with their tiny dog, in order to narrowly escape a charging black bear in Florida.
A Ring camera captured a couple’s mad dash to the house, along with their tiny dog, in order to narrowly escape a charging black bear in Florida.
Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
'Melrose Place' actor loses bid to reduce crash sentence
Actress Amy Locane, who appeared in the 1990s prime-time soap opera “Melrose Place,” has lost a bid to have her sentence in a 2010 fatal New Jersey auto crash reduced.
Actress Amy Locane, who appeared in the 1990s prime-time soap opera “Melrose Place,” has lost a bid to have her sentence in a 2010 fatal New Jersey auto crash reduced.
Missouri man put to death for 1996 murders in 5th execution this year
Carman Deck died by injection more than 25 years after he killed a couple during a robbery at their rural home.
Carman Deck died by injection more than 25 years after he killed a couple during a robbery at their rural home.
Police: Wanted man hid under blanket to avoid arrest
Police said Philip Dulude was arrested for criminal trespassing and violating bail conditions.
Police said Philip Dulude was arrested for criminal trespassing and violating bail conditions.
Researchers to assess sunken slave ship 'Clotilda' off Alabama coast
The Alabama Historical Commission said a team began a 10-day evaluation of the remnants of the Clotilda on Monday.
The Alabama Historical Commission said a team began a 10-day evaluation of the remnants of the Clotilda on Monday.
Man finds 2.38-carat diamond after decade-long search at park
Adam Hardin is a regular visitor to Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park. His diamond is the largest one found at the park since last September.
Adam Hardin is a regular visitor to Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park. His diamond is the largest one found at the park since last September.
Moms want your time, not money, this Mother’s Day, survey says
Most moms are expecting their loved ones to spend not one penny on a gift this Mother’s Day. But some people say they will even go into debt for their gifts.
Most moms are expecting their loved ones to spend not one penny on a gift this Mother’s Day. But some people say they will even go into debt for their gifts.