Billionaire financier Thomas H. Lee dies at age 78
A pioneer in private equity investing, Lee may be best known for buying and selling Snapple.
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Panel finds slowing access to firearms could prevent more military suicides
The final findings of a committee formed by the defense secretary included 127 recommendations. Several were deemed "high priority" in relation to accessing firearms.
Media organizations demand Jan. 6 videos McCarthy shared with Fox News
In a letter Friday, the media companies argue the footage should be made available to other media groups.
House Republicans launching probe into DOT response to Ohio train derailment
Republicans have heavily criticized how Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has handled the crisis.
Federal Reserve likely to cause a recession, research says
Can the Fed keep raising interest rates and defeat the worst bout of inflation in 40 years without causing a slump?
Low-wage workers may face higher death risk in middle age
Low-salary jobs are tied to higher exposure to workplace hazards and minimal or no health benefits, one researcher says.
A piece of the long-lost SS Savannah may just have washed up in New York
The famous ship was the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean partly under steam power before running aground off Fire Island more than two centuries ago.
"Rust" weapons supervisor makes first court appearance in movie shooting case
Alec Baldwin, the star of the movie, has pleaded not guilty in the on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
2 million air fryers recalled over fire and burn hazards
The appliances were sold at retailers including Amazon.com, Best Buy, Home Depot and Target from 2018 through 2022.
High school students raise $260,000 so custodian can retire
A crowdfunding effort for "Mr. James" caught fire when the students posted a TikTok video of the 80-year-old janitor.
House where Idaho college student slayings took place to be demolished
The home was donated to the University of Idaho by its owner after the killings, the school said in a statement.
America's 401(k) millionaires have plunged by a third
Fewer employees have managed to stash away at least $1 million in retirement savings, according to Fidelity.
Jill Biden gives the clearest indication yet that her husband will likely run again
First lady Jill Biden told the AP there's "pretty much" nothing left to do but choose a time and place to announce.
Selena Gomez surpasses Kylie Jenner as most-followed woman on Instagram
After passing Jenner, Gomez said she would be taking a break from social media.
Blizzard warning remains in effect in Southern California
A blizzard warning was in effect for Southern California's mountains for the first time since 1989.
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Dad who stopped school shooting says he went into "mission mode"
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Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
How well did Kalshi predict the midterms? We crunched the data.
Inflation remained elevated in October, CPI report shows
Nvidia, CEO Jensen Huang face shareholder suit over affair
Congo court sentences 66 soldiers to death for cowardice, mutiny
FDA warns of rare vision-loss side effect from GLP-1 drugs
Gas prices slip below $4 a gallon for first time since July
