US single-family housing starts tumble in April
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) – U.S. single-family homebuilding dropped sharply in April and permits for future construction fell, suggesting the housing market could remain subdued for a while as the Iran war drives up mortgage rates and
The House takes another Iran war vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote on legislation Thursday to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, a significant test of lawmakers’ willingness to go along with a conflict the president launched over
The Media Line: US Presses Palestinians To Drop UN General Assembly Vice Presidency Bid – Report
US Presses Palestinians To Drop UN General Assembly Vice Presidency Bid – Report By The Media Line Staff The United States has instructed its diplomatic mission in Jerusalem to press the Palestinian leadership to withdraw its candidacy for a vice presidency
US weekly jobless claims fall amid labor market resilience
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room to focus on rising inflation. Initial claims for state
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Cuba: Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. Cuban ex-President Raul Castro indicted on charges
Walmart delivers another strong quarter but also a cautious outlook due to economic uncertainty
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart delivered another quarter of impressive sales as speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum. Yet like other major retailers posting financial results this week,
Takeaways from AP’s report on deep-sea mining
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the year since President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to create a deep-sea mining industry from scratch, businesses have raised millions of dollars from investors, stock prices have soared and federal
Trump’s proposed Washington arch gets another review
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to build a triumphal arch in Washington is getting a second look from a federal agency that suggested changes before it approved the concept last month. The proposed 250-foot (76
Democrats are hoping for a breakthrough as the House takes another Iran war vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote on legislation Thursday to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, a significant test of lawmakers’ willingness to go along with a conflict the
Trump’s push for deep-sea mining spawns new companies and fast-tracked rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the year since President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to create a deep-sea mining industry from scratch, businesses have raised millions of dollars from investors, stock prices have soared and federal