Will the latest loans help restaurants survive winter?
A new round of paycheck protection program loans gives special leeway to restaurants — but might not save eateries hanging on by a thread.
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Trump returns to Washington on Thursday, ahead of schedule
The president was initially scheduled to return to Washington from Florida on Friday, but instead returned on Thursday.
Nearly 790,000 people filed for jobless benefits during holiday week
Unemployment applications are dropping slightly but still numbered more than a million during Christmas week.
Target recalls infant and toddler clothing
Nearly half a million rompers and swimsuits have been recalled.
Pet food recalled after deaths of at least 28 dogs
The FDA has recalled certain varieties of Sportmix pet food due to toxic levels of aflatoxin.
Philanthropist charged with murder in deadly hit-and-run crash
Rebecca Grossman pleads not guilty to murder in hit-and-run crash that killed 8-year-old and 11-year-old boys.
Defense bill delay won't harm national security, expert says
The delay of the NDAA doesn't mean the nation's security will crumble, one defense expert said.
Samuel Little, serial killer behind 93 murders, has died at 80
Little, who in 2018 confessed to 93 murders over more than three decades, had been in jail since 2014 for the murders of three women he strangled.
Low-wage workers in 20 states will see pay raise New Year's Day
Minimum wage hikes are spreading across the nation, even as federal baseline wage remains mired at $7.25 an hour.
Minneapolis police shoot and kill man during traffic stop
The first police-involved death in the city since George Floyd's death stirred anxiety about renewed protests.
Becky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team
Said LeBron James: "It's a beautiful thing just to hear her barking out calls, barking out sets. She's very passionate about the game."
Millions of U.S. renters face eviction legal battles without lawyers
A handful of cities have made legal counsel in housing court a right, but with loopholes in the eviction moratorium, millions will face lawyered-up landlords with no help.
Buffalo Bills fans can attend team's playoff game in person
"It's been a long time, and that team has a charisma and personality that is infectious," the New York governor said
U.K. COVID-19 variant detected in Southern California
The announcement comes a day after America's first confirmed case of the strain was reported in Colorado.
Dawn Wells, star of "Gilligan's Island," dies of COVID-19
Wells was best known for portraying the iconic girl-next-door castaway on the 1960s CBS sitcom.
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
FBI concerned alleged Chinese agent is serious flight risk, sources say
