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Ex-lawmaker gets 12.5 years in Macao's first national security case
Au's arrest last year was the first publicly known prosecution under Macao's national security law since it was enacted in 2009.
Hiring jumps: The economy added 165,000 jobs last month
The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate …
Judge halts construction of Trump's arch. And, Labor Department to release jobs report
A judge has blocked construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval to proceed. And, the Labor Department is set to release the latest jobs report today, a day …
Why gold prices are surprisingly low
Gold tends to go up when there's uncertainty in the economy. For a while, the price reflected that. But this week, it dropped from a nearly $5,600 in January to below $4,000. What…
'He's got to go': Hakeem Jeffries calls for Hegseth's removal but stops short of impeachment
Speaking with Morning Edition, Hakeem Jeffries discussed ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and calls for new Democratic leadership, but offered few specifics on how D…
Past White House adviser Raj Panjabi has written a playbook for 'living room' crises
Dr. Raj Panjabi is the author of Safer: A Playbook. His goal is to help people face a personal crisis — health, workplace, family conflicts — and "turn fear into action."
Low birth rates were emptying public schools. ICE deportations are now making it worse
School enrollment was already expected to plunge by 2 million kids by 2030. Education experts say deporting immigrant families, many with school-age children, is making the crisis…
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The Labor Department to release October jobs report Friday, what tactics are available to the Democratic Party to bring down fuel prices, judge blocks construction of Trump's arch…
Former Army medic reflects on his toughest moments helping the wounded
Twenty years ago, Army Staff Sergeant Phillip Trezza deployed to Iraq as a medic. He speaks with his teenage daughter about some of his toughest moments.
After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip
Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into questi…
Trump's arch gets a late-night green light. Will a judge stop construction?
The Trump administration has said it could begin construction immediately after Thursday's vote. All eyes are now on the federal judge who has been asked to block it.
Trump's massive arch wins approval as protesters threaten to block it
The Trump administration says construction on the 250-foot arch, which is facing several legal challenges, could begin as early as this week.
White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Mark Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.
Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office
The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes the Oval Office decor and launched landmark construction projects across Washington.
Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks
Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and d…
These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet
Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to b…
Melania Trump touts rare agreement she brokered between Russia and Ukraine
The six-day pause from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky comes as the administration ramps up efforts to secure an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
How North Carolina Democrats flipped several House seats in historically GOP districts
All of these seats were in districts redrawn in 2023 to favor Republican candidates.
Canada's federal budget includes billions for sovereignty and tackling homelessness
Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to use an oil revenue windfall to bolster Canada's economic and cultural sovereignty and address cost of living concerns.
Inside Mississippi's ballot counting in tight Senate race
The BBC's Carl Nasman goes inside a county election commission building as votes are counted in the race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.
California governor commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row
California has historically had the largest population of death row inmates in the US.
Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.
Boebert, billionaires' tax and other midterms races still to watch
Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate, and are eyeing some more with several key races still too close to call.