US economy grew at a robust 6.5% rate in April-June quarter as vaccinations unleashed spending
APWASHINGTON (AP) — US economy grew at a robust 6.5% rate in April-June quarter as vaccinations unleashed spending. Categories: AP National News
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US jobless claims drop by 24,000 to 400,000, another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market
APWASHINGTON (AP) — US jobless claims drop by 24,000 to 400,000, another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market. Categories: AP National News
The Latest: Filipino leader says unvaccinated may be shut in
By The Associated PressMANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is warning that Filipinos who refuse to get vaccinated against the coronavirus will not be allowed to leave their homes as a safeguard against the more contagious delta variant. Duterte said in televised remarks Wednesday night that there is no law mandating such a restriction but added he is ready to face lawsuits…
ZZ Top says Dusty Hill, the bearded bassist for the Texas-based trio, has died at 72.
APHOUSTON (AP) — ZZ Top says Dusty Hill, the bearded bassist for the Texas-based trio, has died at 72. Categories: AP National News
Fed notes strengthening US economy, a first small step toward dialing back its ultra-low-rate policies
APWASHINGTON (AP) — Fed notes strengthening US economy, a first small step toward dialing back its ultra-low-rate policies. Categories: AP National News
Judge charges Wisconsin police officer in 2016 slaying of Black man, years after prosecutors declined charges
APMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Judge charges Wisconsin police officer in 2016 slaying of Black man, years after prosecutors declined charges. Categories: AP National News
New York to require state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo COVID-19 testing
APALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York to require state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo COVID-19 testing. Categories: AP National News
Wisconsin appeals court rejects bid for new trial from ‘Making a Murderer’ subject Steven Avery
APMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin appeals court rejects bid for new trial from ‘Making a Murderer’ subject Steven Avery. Categories: AP National News
The Latest: S Korea sets another new high for daily cases
By The Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is reporting a new daily high for coronavirus cases a day after authorities enforced stringent restrictions in areas outside the Seoul capital region seeking to slow a nationwide spread of infections. The 1,896 cases announced Wednesday took the country’s total for the pandemic to 193,427, with 2,083 deaths from COVID-19. It was the highest…
Republican Jake Ellzey has won a US House seat in Texas over a Trump-backed rival
APARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Republican Jake Ellzey has won a US House seat in Texas over a Trump-backed rival. Categories: AP National News
