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Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer risk
Read full article: Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer riskAlcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.
Republicans' trust in accuracy of US elections jumps after Trump's win, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Republicans' trust in accuracy of US elections jumps after Trump's win, AP-NORC poll findsA new poll finds that Republican voters are more confident in the accuracy of U.S. elections now that Donald Trump has won.
US unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March
Read full article: US unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since MarchThe number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most workers enjoy unusual job security.
Schauffele says Ryder Cup pay for Americans is going to charity and 'we're going to take crap'
Read full article: Schauffele says Ryder Cup pay for Americans is going to charity and 'we're going to take crap'Xander Schauffele says the plan is for Americans to give their Ryder Cup compensation to charity.
Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds
Read full article: Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll findsMost Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger.
Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpots
Read full article: Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpotsAmericans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion.
US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year high
Read full article: US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year highThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years.
Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out
Read full article: Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning outA lot of Americans, after an intense presidential election campaign, are looking for a break in political news.
Murder and terrorism charges brought against Iranian officer in 2022 killing of American in Iraq
Read full article: Murder and terrorism charges brought against Iranian officer in 2022 killing of American in IraqAn Iranian officer blamed for the 2022 killing of an American in Iraq has been charged in New York with federal murder and terrorism crimes.
White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debt
Read full article: White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debtPresident Joe Biden’s administration has started to withdraw pending regulations that won’t be finalized by the time he leaves office.
It's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel
Read full article: It's beginning to look like another record for holiday travelDrivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. The auto club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year’s Day.
US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week's big rise
Read full article: US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week's big riseThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before.
The US egg industry kills 350 million chicks a year. New technology offers an alternative
Read full article: The US egg industry kills 350 million chicks a year. New technology offers an alternativeEvery year the U.S. egg industry kills about 350 million male chicks because they will never lay eggs and so have little monetary value.
Americans are getting paid to play the Ryder Cup. Now the pressure is on to win: Analysis
Read full article: Americans are getting paid to play the Ryder Cup. Now the pressure is on to win: AnalysisAs if the American team wasn't under enough pressure to win back the Ryder Cup, now they are painted as being greedy for getting paid to play.
Americans end 2024 with grim economic outlook, but Republicans are optimistic for 2025: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Americans end 2024 with grim economic outlook, but Republicans are optimistic for 2025: AP-NORC pollA new poll finds that Democrats are feeling more pessimistic about the U.S. economy after Donald Trump's victory.
US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer says
Read full article: US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer saysU.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy advanced drone-tracking technology following weeks of reported drone sightings in parts of New York and New Jersey that have stirred fear and bewilderment.
A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge
Read full article: A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challengeA pair of conservative groups are challenging a new Maine law that limits donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections.
About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC pollAmericans may have elected Donald Trump to a second term in November, but that doesn’t mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his Cabinet or effectively manage government spending, the military and the White House.
Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
Read full article: Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of peopleThe Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people.
Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency
Read full article: Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemencyPresident Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health
Read full article: Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their healthPresident Joe Biden says having healthy women is as important for the U.S. economy as it is for the women themselves.
Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump's mass deportation effort
Read full article: Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump's mass deportation effortGovernors and lawmakers in Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid President-elect Donald Trump's effort to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally.
US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown
Read full article: US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdownAmerica’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls.
Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend
Read full article: Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defendA message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims.
After Trump's win, Russian disinformation aims to drive a wedge between the US and Ukraine
Read full article: After Trump's win, Russian disinformation aims to drive a wedge between the US and UkraineRussia is spreading disinformation to American audiences in an effort to erode U.S. support for Ukraine as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House.
White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
Read full article: White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaignA top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign.
Trump names new point person for negotiating the release of hostages, detainees abroad
Read full article: Trump names new point person for negotiating the release of hostages, detainees abroadPresident-elect Donald Trump has named a healthcare executive to serve as his administration’s lead hostage negotiator at a time when the U.S. is trying to secure the release of prisoners in Gaza and other regions around the world.
FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
Read full article: FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaignU.S. officials are urging telecommunication companies to boost network security following a Chinese hacking operation that gave officials in Beijing access to the private texts and phone conversations of Americans.
US job openings rose last month, though hiring slowed, in mixed picture for labor market
Read full article: US job openings rose last month, though hiring slowed, in mixed picture for labor marketThe number of job postings in the United States rebounded in October from a 3 1/2 year low in September, a sign that businesses are still seeking workers even though hiring has cooled.
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows
Read full article: Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lowsThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows.
What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black Friday
Read full article: What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black FridayWith Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them.
Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
Read full article: Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugsMillions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime
Read full article: Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crimePresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on Mexico and Canada as he seeks to portray them as responsible for illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop while Kohl's sees slump deepen
Read full article: Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop while Kohl's sees slump deepenBest Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain, reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans continued to tighten their purse strings on appliances and gadgets to focus on essentials.
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
Read full article: Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese AmericansMillions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning.
'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
Read full article: 'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you thinkMore shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt.
Travelers who waited to make Thanksgiving trips are hitting the biggest crowds so far
Read full article: Travelers who waited to make Thanksgiving trips are hitting the biggest crowds so farThe last-minute Thanksgiving travelers are packing their cars and carry-on bags to hit the nation's highways and airports.
Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies
Read full article: Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agenciesPresident-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Kirill Petrenko finds leading the Berlin Philharmonic means 100 opinions and 100 expectations
Read full article: Kirill Petrenko finds leading the Berlin Philharmonic means 100 opinions and 100 expectationsIn his sixth season as chief conductor, Kirill Petrenko is leading the Berlin Philharmonic on its 25th U.S. tour and second in three years.
Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths
Read full article: Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deathsThe Senate has rejected attempts by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel.
Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QF
Read full article: Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QFChristian Pulisic scored twice in the first half, Tim Weah got a goal in his return to the U.S. national team from a red card and the Americans beat Jamaica 4-2 for a 5-2 aggregate win in their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal.
Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
Read full article: Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brandsWith Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation.
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says
Read full article: About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report saysA report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social media.
Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
Read full article: Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spendAmericans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy’s steady growth.
Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback
Read full article: Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setbackElection victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights.
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims falls to lowest level in 6 months
Read full article: The number of Americans filing for jobless claims falls to lowest level in 6 monthsThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in six months last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels.
Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI says
Read full article: Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI saysFederal authorities say an investigation into Chinese government hacking efforts has revealed a “broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign mounted by Beijing.
Middle East latest: Israeli minister reports some progress toward cease-fire but Hezbollah unaware
Read full article: Middle East latest: Israeli minister reports some progress toward cease-fire but Hezbollah unawareIsrael’s new foreign minister says there has been “certain progress” in efforts to end the fighting with Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
Read full article: California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to ChinaCalifornia farmers have been devoting more land to pistachios, which are seen as hardier and more drought-tolerant in a state prone to dramatic swings in precipitation.
Frustrated Americans await the economic changes they voted for with Trump
Read full article: Frustrated Americans await the economic changes they voted for with TrumpFed up with high prices and unimpressed with an economy that by just about any measure is a healthy one, Americans demanded change when they voted for president.
Slightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at low levels
Read full article: Slightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at low levelsThe number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up last week but layoffs remain at historically low levels.
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty
Read full article: Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertaintyThe Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.
Why AP called Michigan for Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Michigan for TrumpDonald Trump’s lead in Michigan became insurmountable after he improved his margin in Detroit’s county and won overwhelmingly in Republican-leaning parts of the state, closing off Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to victory.
Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voters
Read full article: Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US votersThe nation’s federal law enforcement and election security agencies are debunking two new examples of Russian election disinformation on the eve of Election Day.
True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good
Read full article: True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all goodIn 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children.
Trump and Vance make anti-transgender attacks central to their campaign's closing argument
Read full article: Trump and Vance make anti-transgender attacks central to their campaign's closing argumentDonald Trump has made his opposition to transgender rights central to his closing argument before Election Day.
'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
Read full article: 'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millionsAmericans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025.
US imposes sanctions on top members of the armed wing of a Mexican fentanyl-trafficking cartel
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on top members of the armed wing of a Mexican fentanyl-trafficking cartelThe U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on senior members of the armed wing of a Mexican drug cartel that operates on border territories in and around Chihuahua, Mexico.
US applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levelsFewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remained at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates.
Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021
Read full article: Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels.
Americans are anxious and frustrated about the presidential campaign, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Americans are anxious and frustrated about the presidential campaign, an AP-NORC poll findsMost Americans are feeling a lot of emotions heading into Election Day, but excitement is not one of them.
Inside 'the weave': How Donald Trump's rhetoric has grown darker and windier
Read full article: Inside 'the weave': How Donald Trump's rhetoric has grown darker and windierOver the closing weeks of his third presidential campaign, Donald Trump’s presentation has grown as disjointed as ever and notably darker.
Biden suggests Trump supporters are 'garbage' after comic's insult of Puerto Rico
Read full article: Biden suggests Trump supporters are 'garbage' after comic's insult of Puerto RicoPresident Joe Biden is reacting to a comic calling Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” at a Donald Trump rally by saying, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters.”.
Vance calls Russia an American adversary but won't label Moscow as an enemy
Read full article: Vance calls Russia an American adversary but won't label Moscow as an enemyRepublican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says Russia is a U.S. adversary but suggests it’s counterproductive to approach Moscow as an enemy.
Harris stays quiet on student loans as cancellation loses its political luster
Read full article: Harris stays quiet on student loans as cancellation loses its political lusterIn just a few years, the issue of student loan cancellation has gone from being a pillar of the Democratic Party to a political liability.
Foreign threats to the US election are on the rise, and officials are moving faster to expose them
Read full article: Foreign threats to the US election are on the rise, and officials are moving faster to expose themForeign threats to the upcoming U.S. election are on the rise as Nov. 5 approaches, and U.S. officials are moving more aggressively to call them out.
Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle East
Read full article: Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle EastSecretary of State Antony Blinken’s weeklong trip to the Middle East ended as expected without a cease-fire breakthrough for Gaza, but talks are being revived.
Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, this time for those with financial hardships
Read full article: Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, this time for those with financial hardshipsThe Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent them from repaying their loans.
US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three years.
Russia and Iran may fuel violent post-election protests in the US, intelligence officials warn
Read full article: Russia and Iran may fuel violent post-election protests in the US, intelligence officials warnIntelligence officials warn that Russia and Iran may encourage violent protests in the United States after next month's election.
Housing on the ballot: Harris, Trump push different plans for tackling housing affordability crisis
Read full article: Housing on the ballot: Harris, Trump push different plans for tackling housing affordability crisisMillions of Americans can’t afford to buy a home or rent a suitable apartment, making housing a central issue for voters in the upcoming presidential election.
Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?
Read full article: Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when they imagine getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be pleasantly surprised during their next road trip: U.S. convenience stores are offering them more and better — though not necessarily healthier — choices.
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
Read full article: Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economyIt’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace.
US filings for jobless applications retreat back to recent ranges after big jump due to hurricanes
Read full article: US filings for jobless applications retreat back to recent ranges after big jump due to hurricanesThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week came back down to more recent ranges after a big jump the week before due to recent hurricanes in the Southeast.
US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growth
Read full article: US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growthAmericans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend despite higher prices.
The Biden administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers
Read full article: The Biden administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workersA student loan cancellation program for public workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans — up from just 7,000 who were approved before it was updated by the Biden administration two years ago.
Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with network
Read full article: Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with networkVice President Kamala Harris has brought her campaign to a place many Democrats have long considered enemy territory — Fox News Channel.
Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges
Read full article: Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable dischargesThe Pentagon says more than 800 military personnel have seen their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after previously being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly
Read full article: US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowlyThe largest retail trade group in the United States says it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices.
Cyber criminals are increasingly helping Russia and China target the US and allies, Microsoft says
Read full article: Cyber criminals are increasingly helping Russia and China target the US and allies, Microsoft saysRussia, China and Iran are expanding their partnerships with cyber criminals to conduct cyberespionage and cyberattacks against the U.S. and other nations, according to a new report from Microsoft.
North Korea is preparing to destroy northern parts of inter-Korean roads, Seoul says
Read full article: North Korea is preparing to destroy northern parts of inter-Korean roads, Seoul saysSouth Korea has detected signs North Korea is preparing to destroy parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use, as tensions soar between them over North Korea’s claim that South Korea flew drones over its territory.