Tag: U.S. News

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico -- Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of...

Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei 225 hits new record close, leading Asian shares higher

BANGKOK -- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged Thursday to a record close of 40,913.65, leading markets in most of Asia higher. Shares fell...

The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Nicole Lindsay thought she could beat the holiday-week travel rush by booking an early-morning flight. It didn't work...

As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields

Amid blistering summer temperatures, a federal judge ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in...

Why was it a surprise? Biden's debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story

NEW YORK -- President Joe Biden's fitness to serve a second term in office has been a top story since his halting performance...

Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore approved a $50.3 million emergency contract on Wednesday to pay a Swedish...