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Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames
US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
The overall growth number was dragged down by imports. They are subtracted from growth because GDP is only supposed to count domestic production. Imports rose at a 12.6% annual pace from April through June, partly …
Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy
The justices previously allowed the deportation flights, a core Trump administration policy, to temporarily continue when the case came before them last year.
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as heavy rains bring floods to US Southwest
U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy
From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
A reprieve from rising oil prices helps US stocks finish the week higher
But trading was shaky again on Wall Street Friday, particularly after a report on U.S. consumer sentiment sent Treasury yields higher in the morning.
Provided by: AP Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
It's been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific and there's still a long way to go
The most active season on record in the eastern Pacific was 1992, when there were 25 named storms, Rosencrans said. For the central Pacific, it was 14 in 2015.
Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
US stocks swing as the bond market, oil prices keep up the pressure
Stocks have slowed under the weight of higher yields in the bond market, which make borrowing money more expensive for everyone. That includes discouraged people trying to keep up with high inflation, businesses wa…
Powerful Hurricane Polo drenches Mexico's coast as Nolo takes aim at Hawaii
Forecasters said the storm could drop 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain on the Big Island, with higher amounts possible through Saturday. The island of Maui c…
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
Claims for jobless benefits are a proxy for layoffs, and economists watch them because they can be a sign of where the job market is headed. So far this year, claims have mostly stayed below 220,000 — historically …
Mortgage rates climb for 5th straight week, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan above 7%
Higher mortgage rates can add hundreds of dollars a month to borrowers’ costs, limiting homebuyers’ purchasing power. As rates rise, that can also lead prospective home shoppers to delay buying.
Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom
Two state agencies were working to expedite toxicology reports for the students, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a statement Wednesday.
Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides and flooding in Mexico's southwest
Rain and strong winds began to pummel the coastline on Wednesday afternoon with waves crashing onto the normally pristine beaches.