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The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years.Jobless claim ...

Violent storms in the South, Midwest spawn tornadoes and killing 1 person

Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least one person, ...

Georgia lawmakers pass religious freedom bill despite discrimination concerns

ATLANTA -- Lawmakers in Georgia's House passed a controversial bill Wednesday that aims to protect people's rights to express their ...

Upstate New York officer won’t face criminal charges after fatally shooting a 13-year-old in June

NEW YORK -- A police officer in upstate New York will not face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of ...

Maryland lawmakers approve measure to study reparations for slavery

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Maryland lawmakers voted Wednesday to create a commission to study and recommend potential reparations for slavery and ...

Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airport

Air traffic controllers at Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport will be offered crisis counseling and additional supervision after a fight ...

Judge strikes down New York law intended to protect minority groups' voting power

7-year-old girl killed by falling boulder at Lake Tahoe ski resort

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. -- A 7-year-old girl was killed by a falling boulder at a popular Lake Tahoe ski mountain ...

Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs

WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans are facing pressure Wednesday from President Donald Trump to oppose a Democratic resolution that would nullify ...

New York’s casino sweepstakes could put $115M in Donald Trump’s pocket

ALBANY, N.Y. -- A high-stakes contest to decide who gets to build a casino in New York City could potentially ...

Democrats’ win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk