Nelson DeMille, author of action-packed adventures, dies at 81
The family of best-selling author Nelson DeMille said he "fought a valiant nine-month battle with esophageal cancer."
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New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases of the new COVID-19 variant XEC were reported in Virginia.
What impact will the Federal Reserve's rate cut have on stocks?
Equities shift to losses as investors digest the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut since 2020.
Teamsters decide not to make 2024 presidential endorsement
The union's president, Sean O'Brien, earlier this summer broke with tradition and became the first Teamsters president to address the Republican convention.
Fed lowers rates by 0.50 percentage points, its first cut since 2020
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
Kentucky governor bans use of "conversion therapy" on minors
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order to ban "conversion therapy," a discredited practice that attempts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Trump vows at Long Island rally to win deep-blue New York
Donald Trump supporters were greeted by tight security for a rally Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again in federal sex trafficking case
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
This blind teen hopes his singing will bring joy to others
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.
U.S. passports can now be renewed online, State Department says
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
This airport was ranked the most satisfying in the U.S.
If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, fly through this airport for a more satisfying trip.
Justice Department sues owner of ship that rammed into Baltimore bridge
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages.
Weight of EVs prompts safety concerns about impact of crashes
Guardrails and barriers, typically tested against vehicles weighing around 5,000 pounds, are now being challenged by electric vehicles that often weigh more.
Last-ditch efforts seek to halt Missouri execution of Marcellus Williams
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court a ruling upholding Marcellus Williams' conviction and sentence.
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
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