U.S. Economy Grew at a 3.4% Pace in the Third Quarter, Powered by Consumer Spending and AI
The Commerce Department's first estimate shows growth faster than the 2.2% pace of the spring and above the 3% economists expected. Housing investment fell.
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Pennsylvania Governor Signs ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Ban on Student Cellphones in All Schools
Senate Bill 1014 requires every public, charter, cyber charter and private school to bar personal phone use during the school day by the 2027-28 school year, with exceptions for medical and disability needs.
King Charles Tours Caribbean Facing Calls for an Apology and Reparations for Slavery
Palace officials say the king will repeat that slavery was an 'atrocity that forever stains our history' but will not apologize. Caribbean leaders and historians want more.
Justice Department Presses Politically Sensitive Cases as Midterms Near
Searches, charges and a new Comey case have landed within days of Election Day. The department says 'the standard is purpose, not proximity to Election Day.' Critics see disregard for long-standing practice.
Federal Judge Rejects Justice Department Bid to Set Aside 20,000 California Mail Ballots
Judge David Carter said the request violated principles giving states authority over elections. The Justice Department argued that leaving the ballots in the count risks diluting votes of citizens.