Mar 08 In sign of continued economic strength, US employers add a surprisingly strong 275,000 jobs By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Last month’s job growth marked an increase from a revised gain of 229,000 jobs in January. At the same time, the unemployment rate ticked up two-tenths of a point in February to a still-low 3.9%. Continue reading
Mar 07 Norfolk Southern alone should pay for cleanup of eastern Ohio train derailment, judge says By Josh Funk, Associated Press The decision that was issued Wednesday threw out the railroad's claim that the companies that made the chemicals that spilled during the derailment and those that owned the rail cars involved should share the cost of the cleanup. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 7:27 What to expect from Biden’s third State of the Union address By Laura Barrón-López, Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Shrai Popat President Biden is addressing Congress and millions of Americans Thursday in his third State of the Union, and the last of his current term. It’s a high-stakes moment for the president as he continues his 2024 reelection campaign. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch 4:17 News Wrap: Biden closes in on Democratic presidential nomination In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden edges closer to the Democratic presidential nomination, a move to bar access to TikTok headed to the House floor, cease-fire talks over Gaza were put on hold, Sweden became NATO's 32nd member, Xcel… Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch 6:47 How a cyberattack crippled the U.S. health care system By Stephanie Sy, Shoshana Dubnow A cyberattack on a little-known health care company in February has caused major trouble and serious financial consequences for hospitals, doctors and patients around the United States. Stephanie Sy spoke with Dan Diamond, who has been covering the story for… Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch 3:52 Tribal communities face challenges accessing the internet By Maria Staubs For many tribal communities in America, internet access isn't always as easy as logging on to a computer. The FCC reports almost 28 percent of tribal land residents lack high-speed broadband, compared to 1.5 percent of urban residents. But the… Continue watching
Mar 07 Uvalde parents lash out after new report clears city police of wrongdoing during 2022 mass shooting By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press State lawmakers found in 2022 that nearly 400 local, state and federal officers rushed to the school but waited more than an hour before confronting the gunman. Continue reading
Mar 07 Why do clocks spring forward? By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press You can thank two world wars, some confusion and a hunger for sunlight. Continue reading
Mar 07 Cinnamon sold at discount stores recalled due to lead content By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores have removed the cinnamon from their store shelves, a company spokesperson said. Customers can return products to nearby stores for a refund. Continue reading
Mar 07 Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have role in igniting largest wildfire in Texas history By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press The utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its equipment appeared to have played a role in igniting the Smokehouse Creek fire, though it did not believe its equipment was responsible for the Windy Deuce fire. Continue reading