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U.S. labor market stayed on track in July

Hiring around the U.S. slowed in July, with businesses moderating their pace of job growth from bumper employment figures the previous month. The modest slowdown reinforces the decision on Wednesday by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to stimulate…

Trump organization subpoenaed over hush money payments

Just weeks after federal prosecutors revealed they were through investigating hush money paid to protect President Donald Trump from allegations of adultery, the probe has been picked back up by state prosecutors in New York City. The president's family business,…

China warns of retaliation for Trump's planned tariff hike

China threatened retaliation if U.S. President Donald Trump's planned tariff hikes move forward, while the renewed acrimony between the two biggest global economies sent stock markets tumbling. China's government on Friday accused Mr. Trump of violating his June agreement with…

Texas cop shoots, kills woman while firing at loose dog

Arlington, Texas -- An Arlington police officer aiming at a loose dog coming toward him shot and killed a woman Thursday evening, CBS Dallas reports. The officer wasn't hurt. The station says Arlington police and fire department members and EMS…

FCC passes new rules against "spoof" robocalls

There's a big new push to crack down on annoying robocalls from overseas, calls that may be using your own number. The Federal Communications Commission has approved new rules that won't stop the calls, but will allow the FCC to…

Burger King's meatless Whoppers to go nationwide

Burger King selling meatless Whoppers Burger King is selling its soy-based Impossible Whoppers nationwide for a limited time only starting next week. The fast-food chain first tested the plant-based patties in 59 St. Louis restaurants in April. The meatless burgers…

Granddaughter of RFK found dead at family compound

Saoirse Roisin Hill, a granddaughter of Ethel and Robert F. Kennedy, was found dead Thursday at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis, Massachusetts, the family confirmed in a statement. Barnstable police said they had responded to an unattended death, and the Cape and…

Chick-fil-A named America's favorite fast food

In the United States, two hyphenated fast food joints have sat high upon the thrones of their regional kingdoms. In the West, In-N-Out reigned supreme. In the South, it was Chick-fil-A. Now, a survey has determined which cult favorite takes…

Lowe's to lay off thousands of workers

Lowe's confirmed a report saying that it is laying off thousands of workers, though the home-improvement company declined to specify how many employees will be dismissed. The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that the retailer this week told workers…

Baltimore police investigating burglary at Cummings' home

Baltimore residents react to Trump Police in Baltimore said Thursday they are investigating a report of a break-in at the home of Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings that occurred early Saturday morning. In a statement, Baltimore City Police said the reported…

Pilot dead in Navy jet crash in California desert

Fighter jet crashes in California desert The Navy has confirmed the pilot of a F/A-18E Super Hornet that crashed Wednesday died in a routine training exercise. In accordance with Department of Defense policy, the identity of the pilot will be…

Teachers banned from carrying guns at N.Y. schools

Parkland parents testify before Congress New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill into law that bans teachers from carrying guns on school grounds. The move comes a year after President Donald Trump suggested the idea of arming school staff with…

Burger King's meatless Whoppers to go nationwide

Burger King selling meatless Whoppers Burger King is selling its soy-based Impossible Whoppers nationwide for a limited time only starting next week. The fast-food chain first tested the plant-based patties in 59 St. Louis restaurants in April. The meatless burgers…

Trump threatens a new 10% tariff on China

Where China tariffs will hurt consumers President Donald Trump is renewing a threat to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports. Barring a trade deal, starting Sept. 1 the U.S. will apply a 10% tariff on $300 billion in Chinese goods,…

Suit filed after donated bodies used for bomb testing

An Arizona man is suing a body-donation company for selling his mother's body to the military for blast testing. Jim Stauffer believed his mother's body would be used for medical research. Instead, it was used to test bomb impact. More…

Bloody shirt of missing Connecticut mom reportedly found

Lawyer suggests mom staged own disappearance A new report says a shirt belonging to a missing Connecticut woman has been found stained with her blood along with a bra and cleaning supplies. The Hartford Courant reports police have found a shirt they…

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