
Edward Jones begins layoffs, including at its headquarters
ST. LOUIS — Edward Jones employees began receiving layoff notices on Monday as the company moves forward with a ... Read More
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged.
The 35-year-old pop star has taken to Instagram to reveal that she accepted the NFL star's romantic forest proposal.
In a post with a series of loved-up photos posted on Tuesday...Read more
Oakland's newest city office will search for homelessness solutions, with $800 million backing
OAKLAND, Calif. — The city will open a new Office of Homelessness Solutions to head Oakland’s response to one of its most entrenched issues — the thousands of people who live in town without permanent housing.
When...Read more
Judge tosses unusual lawsuit against all Maryland federal judges
A judge tossed out the Trump administration’s unusual lawsuit Tuesday against all of Maryland’s 15 federal judges, saying it did not respect “the judiciary’s constitutional role.”
The Justice Department had sued...Read more
Methane leaks at California oil facilities are also spewing toxic chemicals
LOS ANGELES — Large methane leaks at oil and gas facilities across the United States not only unleash massive plumes of the potent greenhouse gas, but are also carry a toxic mix of air pollutants that jeopardize the ...Read more
Lil Nas X speaks out amid felony charges, hospitalization: 'Terrifying last four days'
LOS ANGELES — Grammy winner Lil Nas X wants his fans to know he's "gonna be all right" after he was hospitalized and arrested on suspicion of charging at police last week.
The "Old Town Road" and "Industry Baby" singer ...Read more
Baby, just say yes! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged 2 years into their love story
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are taking their love story to the next chapter.
The Grammy-winning "Love Story" pop icon and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end are engaged, the couple announced Tuesday in a ...Read more
Naval buildup escalates: Trump now sends cruiser, sub to Venezuela's doorstep
The United States is increasing its military presence in the southern Caribbean even more as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to disrupt Latin American drug cartels, according to multiple U.S. officials familiar...Read more
COVID rising fast in California, fueled by new 'stratus' variant tied to omicron
LOS ANGELES — COVID-19 is once again climbing to troubling levels in California — a worrying trend as health officials attempt to navigate a vaccine landscape thrown into uncertainty by delays and decisions from the ...Read more
Is Trump doing a better or worse job than Biden? Here's what a new poll found
A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is outperforming his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, according to new polling.
In the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris survey, 54% of respondents said Trump is ...Read more
How many Americans are moving abroad? New report reveals 2025 expat numbers
MIAMI — Au revoir, America.
The number of Americans moving abroad has risen sharply in recent months, likely due to a number of factors, new data reveals.
An estimated 1,285 U.S. citizens expatriated in the first ...Read more
The Chicago Reader finds new life with new buyer: 'I'm grateful that it's going to have a future'
CHICAGO — In 2024, the Chicago Reader covered 34 art venues, 156 performing art venues, theaters and live music, conducted 311 theater reviews, 202 film reviews, 52 visual art show reviews and published 1,627 concert ...Read more
Karen Read case investigator Michael Proctor pleads for his State Police job back
BOSTON — The lead investigator into the death of Boston police Officer John O’Keefe has begun his appeal of his firing for his “sexist” behavior regarding then-murder suspect Karen Read.
Michael Proctor appeared ...Read more
Trump has launched takeovers of blue cities. Is Atlanta next?
ATLANTA — President Donald Trump has deployed the military and other federal agents on city streets and threatened to withhold funding if city governments do not work with immigration enforcement agents.
But Atlanta —...Read more
Movie review: Cumberbatch, Colman deliver thorny banter but 'The Roses' wilts
Like drops of water hitting a hot pan, Jay Roach’s “The Roses” makes a dramatic sizzle, then evaporates on contact. Adapted from Warren Adler’s 1981 novel, and a remake of Danny DeVito’s 1989 film “The War of ...Read more
FBI hunt for Travis Decker intensifies near site daughters' bodies were found
The FBI is intensifying its search for Travis Decker — wanted in the death of his three young daughters — near the Washington state campground where their bodies were found nearly three months ago.
A two-day, multi-...Read more
Willie Brown, Shirley Weber support California redistricting effort
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two of California’s top Black political leaders support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push to adopt a new congressional map in a special Nov. 4 election to benefit Democrats, though to varying degrees, ...Read more
High stakes in Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's escalating feud with President Trump
BALTIMORE — Less than three hours after President Donald Trump’s social media missive against Gov. Wes Moore on Sunday, a campaign fundraising email was sent to the Maryland Democrat’s supporters.
The subject line: ...Read more
'The View' announces September return date despite White House warning
NEW YORK — ABC’s “The View” announced Monday that its new season will begin Sept. 8 despite warnings from the White House that the long-running day time show’s days may be numbered.
“Ok people, the countdown ...Read more
Fed board member Lisa Cook defies Trump threat to fire her
Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook is defying President Donald Trump’s threat to oust her as part of his effort to take control over the influential central bank.
Cook, the first Black woman to sit on the bank’s ...Read more
Georgia-born economist says she won't leave the Fed despite Trump firing her
President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday. But the Georgia-born economist said she’s not going anywhere.
“I will not resign,” Cook said in a statement through her attorney. “I will ...Read more
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