U.S. life expectancy drops
COVID-19, drug overdoses fuel decrease while cancer, heart disease remain leading causes of death.
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U.S. life expectancy drops
COVID-19, drug overdoses fuel decrease while cancer, heart disease remain leading causes of death.
Winter storm threatens to cripple Christmas travel
More than 90 million across 37 states under winter weather alerts.
Wells Fargo ordered to pay $3.7 billion for violations
More than $2 billion to go to consumers.
U.S. scientists make nuclear fusion breakthrough
Scientists sparked a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to ignite it, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday. Nuclear fusion occurs […]
House votes to block rail strike, Senate next
National railway strike could start by Dec. 9.
Supreme Court hears arguments on border policy
Biden administration policy would prevent immigration officers from enforcing federal laws.
NASA mission reaches moon
Orion will break NASA's distance record for spacecraft designed for astronauts.
Thanksgiving travel numbers near pre-COVID levels
Numbers rival 2019 record highs in both flights and driving throughout U.S.
RSV surging early, filling up hospitals
Researches point to children being isolated during COVID pandemic.
Judge blocks student loan forgiveness plan
Judge said Biden did not follow public comment procedures.
Labor Department releases October jobs report
Number of long-term unemployed people remains around 1.2 million.
Fed raises interest rates, hints at pullback
Increase marks sixth raise in 2022 as Fed tries to tame inflation.
Student debt forgiveness on hold
8th U.s. Circuit Court of Appeals puts program on temporary hold.
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for immunizations
CDC experts decide vaccine should be added to recommended immunization schedule for adults and children.
Biden plans to release more oil
Reserves at lowest level in nearly 40 years.
Social Security benefits to get boost
Program receives highest bump in 40 years.
Federal deficit shrinks by $1.4 trillion
Biden administration claims economic polices responsible for decrease.
Biden approves disaster assistance to Florida
FEMA to provide assistance following Hurricane Ian damage.
Fed hikes rates by three quarters of a point
Interest rates could increase to 4 percent by December.
Senate Dems may tie marriage bill to budget
Respect for Marriage Act would redefine marriage at federal level.
Juul to pay nearly $440M in teen vaping probe
Settlement puts an end to 33 states’ two-year investigation into Juul.
Math, reading scores fall during pandemic
Marks largest drop in reading scores in 30 years.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster update
Booster will be available only for those who have gotten first two shots in vaccine series.
Stocks dip lower amid rate hike fears
U.S. market has its worst week since mid-June.