Sep 03 U.S. hiring slows to just 235,000 jobs after two strong months By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a surprisingly weak gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 6:12 News Wrap: Capitol Police shooting of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt found 'lawful' In our news wrap Monday, an internal investigation has cleared a U.S. Capitol Police officer who shot and killed a woman, Ashli Babbitt, on January 6th. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo used his last day in office to defend himself… Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch 3:53 News Wrap: Tropical Storm Grace batters Haiti after deadly earthquake In our news wrap Tuesday, Tropical Storm Grace swept through Haiti, increasing suffering after Saturday's deadly earthquake. After crossing Haiti, forecasters say it will grow into a hurricane as it heads for Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Firefighters in Northern California labored… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 5:50 News Wrap: Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing new criminal charges In our news wrap Wednesday, jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing new criminal charges ahead of elections next month, crews in northern California encounter new flare-ups from the Dixie Fire, dozens of fires raging in Algeria have now… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch 5:20 News Wrap: Dixie Fire 20 percent contained, military to require COVID-19 vaccinations In our news wrap Monday, California's Dixie Fire is 20 percent contained as crews fight the state's raging wildfire, U.S. military members will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19, American travelers were allowed to drive into Canada for the… Continue watching
Aug 06 U.S. hiring surges in July, unemployment rate drops to 5.4 percent By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Hiring surged in July as American employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4 percent as the U.S. economy continues to bounce back with surprising vigor from last year’s coronavirus shutdown. Continue reading
Aug 06 WATCH: Biden speaks on July job gains By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4 percent as the U.S. economy continues to bounce back with surprising vigor from last year’s coronavirus shutdown. Continue reading
Jul 30 Families paying off rent, food, debts with child tax credit By Michael Casey, Associated Press Families are starting to spend the money from the expanded child tax credit. Continue reading
Jul 30 Worker pay rises strongly as businesses fight to fill jobs By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Wages and salaries rose at a healthy pace in the three months ended in June as employers competed to find enough workers to fill millions of available jobs. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 6:12 Japan ignored months of protests to host the Olympics. The opposition is still growing By Phoebe Amoroso Tokyo on Thursday registered its highest number yet of COVID-19 cases. Amid American triumphs in the gym and the pool, the reigning world champion pole vaulter Sam Kendricks was forced to leave after testing positive. The Japanese public is split… Continue watching