A new Gallup survey finds that Americans' outlook on the job market is increasingly pessimistic, a sharp reversal from just a few years ago.
- TIM GRANT Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Workers are discovering that a new overtime tax break is proving less generous — and more complicated — than expected.
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Trump also lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil, relieving some of the pressure that Washington traditionally used as leverage against Tehran.
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There's a growing body of data showing the tariffs Trump said would help American factories are, in fact, squashing many of them.
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Israel’s defense minister said Saturday that joint U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran will intensify in the coming week. In a video statement released after a meeting with military officials in Tel Aviv, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel would continue targeting senior figu…
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will stay on as chair pro tem if his nominated successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by the Senate before May.
Iran intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors' energy infrastructure Thursday, setting Qatari liquefied natural gas facilities and a Kuwaiti oil refinery ablaze as it hit back following an Israeli attack on its main natural gas field, a major escalation in the Mideast war that has …
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%, saying the current policy stance supports its goals of maximum employment and 2% inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted uncertainty from developments in the Middle East, and said the Fed will stay alert to risks affecting …
Powell said he has "no intention" of leaving the central bank until a Justice Department probe into building renovations at the Fed is over.
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According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped to $3.79 Tuesday, up from $2.98 before the war.
Photos from the ground as the war on Iran launched by the United States and Israel enters its third week.
Democrats seek to channel electorate frustration over high prices in bid to chip away at Republicans' unified control of Washington.
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As the government shutdown continues, the controversial decision has been made to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports countrywide in an effort to decrease skyrocketing wait times.
Fans eagerly awaiting hot brisket and Beaver-themed shopping at North Carolina’s first Buc-ee’s travel center will have to wait a little longer.
Every year, foreign workers come to the United States on temporary visas to perform agricultural jobs that U.S. workers are not available to fill. These workers are required under federal law to be paid at least a minimum hourly wage. But there are numerous reports of H-2A agricultural workers not being paid, or being underpaid.
The gap is much narrower than earlier polls, which had former Gov. Cooper ahead of Whatley, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, by double digits.
The gigantic heat dome that baked the Southwest is creeping eastward and could end up being one of the most expansive heat waves in American history, officials say.
Mail ballots, also called absentee ballots, have been the source of conspiracy theories from President Trump, who blames them for his loss in the 2020 election.
A new Gallup survey finds that Americans' outlook on the job market is increasingly pessimistic, a sharp reversal from just a few years ago.
Air traffic controllers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were juggling a runway emergency moments before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck Sunday night.
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The person has not been publicly identified as of 2 p.m.
“It doesn't do anything good for anybody involved."
An arrest warrant said the lieutenant had a cut to the head that required stitches.
The lawsuit claims the worker held the child face down on a sleeping mat with a blanket over her head.
“The constitutional amendment will pass because North Carolinians are ready for this. Property tax bill growth has exceeded inflation in eight out of last 10 years.”
“I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
"I’m grateful to hear directly from some of our rural residents about how we can work together on the issues affecting their daily lives.”

