It's been 13 years since the U.S. raised the minimum wage
Federal wage floor of $7.25 an hour hasn't risen since July 24, 2009, in the depths of the Great Recession.
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About 2,500 Boeing workers to strike after union rejects deal
"This company continues to make billions of dollars each year off the backs of our hardworking members," the union said.
Man dies days after police tried to rescue him from boa constrictor
Police said the circumstances of the attack are unclear because "the dire situation" precluded "extended interviews ... about the snake, its origin, or anything along those lines."
Yellen downplays recession risk ahead of key economic data
"We've got a very strong labor market," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said. "This is not an economy that's in recession."
Biden's doctor says symptoms have "almost completely resolved"
The president is expected to continue to isolate until he tests negative.
Florida races to catch invasive snails, with the help of sniffer dogs
A quarantine zone has been established in New Port Richey to try to prevent the snails from spreading further.
NFL launches streaming service. Here's how much it costs.
Football fans will be able to watch games on their mobile device, with NFL promising a bevy of content.
Locals, tourists flock to this Puerto Rico beach — but it lacks many critical emergency services
There have been 18 known recorded drowning deaths on the island of Culebra since 1994 including three known recorded drowning deaths off Flamenco Beach since December 2021.
Sen. Joe Manchin tests positive for COVID-19
"I am fully vaccinated and boosted and am experiencing mild symptoms," the West Virginia Democrat said.
"Explosive" California wildfire grows, forces thousands to evacuate
More than 2,000 firefighters backed by 17 helicopters have been deployed against the Oak Fire, which broke out near Yosemite National Park.
The hidden fees that can drive up the cost of what you buy
As inflation his overdrive, consumers are facing surprise charges on cars, hotel stays and even restaurant meals.
Breaching whale lands on fishing boat off coast of Massachusetts
"This is definitely both a sense of excitement and concern," one expert said.
100-pound sailfish leaps out of water, stabs woman on boat
Sailfish are the fastest fish in the ocean and can reach speeds of almost 70 miles per hour.
Bishop robbed at gunpoint while delivering sermon on livestream
Bishop Lamor Whitehead believes his family was targeted because he helped turn in the suspect sought in a fatal subway shooting in May.
2 killed, 5 wounded in shooting in Los Angeles County park
Police said they believe the shooting was the result of a dispute between two groups.
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week
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Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Vance says admin. must take action when ICE agents "screw up"
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Hero bystander, teacher praised for saving lives in school shooting
Sean "Diddy" Combs moved to prison in Pennsylvania
