224,000 file for unemployment benefits for first time
Thousands of job seekers stand at the site of Amazon's future headquarters at a "career day" in Crystal City, Virginia on September 17, 2019. The…
Don’t blame Canada for the U.S. trade deficit
Breadcrumb Trail LinksFP CommentIt's not that big a deal. Plus we account for only seven per cent of it — five per cent if you…
U.S. ‘concerned; over reports showing Russia interfered in Romania’s presidential election
Romanian far-right independent runoff candidate Călin Georgescu casts his ballot for the parliamentary elections in Mogosoaia village, near Bucharest, Romania, December 1, 2024. On Wednesday,…
Bitcoin surges past $100,000 milestone on Trump-fueled rally
Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday in a milestone many analysts believe was fueled by President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory last month and…
U.S. issues visa restrictions over Russia’s systematic deportation of Ukrainian children
The United States on Wednesday said it was issuing visa restrictions against Russia officials involved in the Kremlin's deportation of Ukrainian children. File Photo by…
VA wants to expand healthcare coverage for more vets, particularly those exposed to blasts
1 of 2 | Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough speaks at a National Veterans Day Observance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11,…
D.C. attorney general sues Amazon for denying Prime deliveries in some areas
The District of Columbia's attorney general announced a lawsuit against Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the company of denying two neighborhoods high-speed delivery service. File Photo…
Senate to hear testimony from airline executives on $12.4 billion in ‘junk’ seating fees
Executives from United, Delta, American Spirit and Frontier airlines will testify Wednesday to defend $12.4 billion in airline seating fees at a U.S. Senate subcommittee…
Judges move to terminate Hunter Biden’s cases following president’s pardon
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, departs the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building with his wife Melissa Cohen Biden on the fourth day…
Search underway for Pennsylvania grandmother believed to have disappeared in sinkhole
Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Authorities in Pennsylvania are searching for a grandmother who they believe may have disappeared into a sinkhole while looking for her…
VA authorizes 5-year, $1.5M research into MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans
Psychedelic drugs are a class of substances that alter people's consciousness or awareness and can be produced organically or synthetically. On Tuesday, the Department of…
Proposed rule change would ensure workers with disabilities no longer paid less
1 of 2 | On Tuesday, Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su said significant legal and policy developments that have dramatically expanded employment opportunities and rights…
Secret Service agent fires shots near Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's home
Occupants of a vehicle who confronted Secret Service near the home of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen fled the scene after an agent fired shots early…
Biden says U.S. ‘all in’ on Africa during visit meant to counter China
LUANDA, Angola — Joe Biden on Tuesday used the first visit to Angola by a U.S. president to promote billions of dollars of commitments to the…
Opinion: Biden should arm Ukraine to the teeth to set up ideal negotiations
Before leaving office in January, President Biden can still do much to bolster Ukraine’s security, and our own. The need for greater U.S. aid is…
China bans exports of key materials to U.S. in retaliatory move
China on Tuesday banned exports of gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the United States in retaliation to the United States expanding bans on…
Texas woman arrested after 70 pounds of marijuana found in suitcases bound for London
U.S. border officials say they recently have observed a continuing trend of U.S.-based growers and retailers shipping marijuana to Europe and Africa. Authorities say marijuana…
FDNY: Manhattan apartment fire kills 1, injures 6 firefighters
Dec. 3 (UPI) -- One person is dead, and six firefighters were injured, in a three-alarm fire that erupted Monday night in an Upper East…
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for missing 7-year-old after 2 bodies found in Gulf of Mexico
Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard has "indefinitely suspended" its search for a 7-year-old boy who went missing in the Gulf of Mexico…
U.S. unveils news rules banning China from semiconductor technology
President Joe Biden holds up a semiconductor as he delivers remarks before signing an Executive Order on the economy in the State Dining Room at…