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U.S. economy grew at a strong 3.3% pace in last quarter
WASHINGTON - The nation's economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3% annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels that have frustrated many … more
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Today in History: Jan. 26, Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna and 7 others die in helicopter crash
Today is Friday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2024 There are 340 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 26, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven … more
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Official: U.S. warned Iran ISIS-K was preparing attack ahead of deadly Kerman blasts
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government privately warned Iran that the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan was preparing to carry out a terrorist attack before bombings in Kerman earlier this month that killed 95 people, a U.S. official said … more
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Israel vows to fight Hamas all the way to Gaza's southern border, fueling tension with Egypt
CAIRO - Israel faces a growing risk of damaging its peace with neighboring Egypt as its military pushes the offensive against Hamas further south in the Gaza Strip. Already, the two sides are in a dispute over a narrow strip of land between Egypt … more
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FAA approves process that could clear way for grounded Boeing planes to fly
Federal regulators have approved an inspection process that will let airlines resume flying their Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners, which have been grounded since a side panel blew out of a plane in midflight earlier this month. The head of the Federal … more
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FTC opens investigation into Big Tech's partnerships with leading AI startups
U.S. antitrust enforcers are opening an investigation into the relationships between leading artificial intelligence startups such as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Anthropic and the tech giants that have invested billions of dollars into them. The … more
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Trump racks up endorsements from Republicans in Congress as any resistance that once existed fades
WASHINGTON - Long before Donald Trump announced his campaign to retake the White House, he launched a quieter campaign to rack up Republican endorsements. In early 2021, after Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden and inspired a mob of supporters to … more
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Why it's important to turn on Apple's new Stolen Device Protection
LONDON - You're in a crowded bar when a thief watches you unlock your iPhone with your passcode, then swipes it. That sinking feeling hits when you realize it's gone, along with priceless photos, important files, passwords on banking apps and other … more
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Biden administration urged by U.S. auto dealerships to halt EPA tailpipe emission limits regulation
DETROIT - More than 4,700 auto dealerships across the United States urged President Joe Biden in a letter Thursday to halt the Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to enforce stricter vehicle-pollution standards. The missive comes just weeks … more
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Robitussin maker recalls several lots of cough syrup due to possible high levels of yeast
WASHINGTON (AP) - The maker of Robitussin cough syrup is recalling several lots of products containing honey due to contamination that could pose a serious risk to people with weakened immune systems. Haleon's recall covers eight lots of … more
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Florida House passes a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida children under the age of 16 would be banned from popular social media platforms regardless of parent approval under a bill passed by the House on Wednesday, a … more
Today in History: Jan. 25, Jury convicts Charles Manson
Today is Thursday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2024. There are 341 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 25, in 1971, Charles Manson and three women followers were convicted in … more
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U.S.-flagged ships with U.S. Defense Department cargo attacked
JERUSALEM - Two American-flagged ships carrying cargo for the U.S. Defense and State departments came under attack off Yemen on Wednesday, officials said, with the U.S. Navy intercepting some of the incoming fire. Suspicion immediately fell on … more
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Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows, wages outpace prices
WASHINGTON - After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy - a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and potentially affect President Joe Biden's political … more
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eBay to cut 1,000 jobs. It's the latest tech company to reduce its workforce
LONDON (AP) - Online retailer eBay Inc. will cut about 1,000 jobs, or an estimated 9% of its full-time workforce, saying its number of employees and costs have exceeded how much the business is growing in a slowing economy. It marks the latest … more
Trump easily wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Former President Donald Trump easily won New Hampshire's primary on Tuesday, seizing command of the race for the Republican nomination and making a November rematch against President Joe Biden feel all the more inevitable. The … more
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Federal court says Alabama can carry out first nitrogen gas execution; Supreme Court appeal expected
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will be allowed to put an inmate to death with nitrogen gas, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday, refusing to block what would be the nation's first … more
Ring will no longer allow police to request doorbell camera footage from users
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy … more
Russia says a plane with Ukrainian POWs crashes, killing all aboard, and accuses Kyiv of downing it
A Russian military transport plane crashed Wednesday in a border region near Ukraine, and Moscow accused Kyiv of shooting it down, saying all 74 people aboard were killed, including 65 Ukrainian … more
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U.S. hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen as fight with Iranian proxies intensifies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military struck three facilities in Iraq and two anti-ship missiles in Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that have attacked U.S. personnel and ships in the … more
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