US Jobless Claims Fall Below 1 Million
The number of weekly applications declined to 963,000, the second straight drop, from 1.2 million the previous week.
By Associated Press
Facebook Adds Labels to Posts About Voting Ahead of US Election
The labels will include a link to Facebook's "Voting Information Center."
AMC Reopens Theaters Next Week with 15-Cent Tickets
The chain touted the reopening as "Movies in 2020 at 1920 Prices."
Let It Flow: Trump Administration Eases Showerhead Rules
The president has made increasing water flow and dialing back long held appliance conservation standards — from light bulbs to toilets to dishwashers — a personal issue.
Woman Receives Driver’s License with Photo of Empty Chair
Driver’s license photos aren’t always the best, but when a Tennessee woman received her new ID the picture was perfect — for a furniture store.
Trump Congratulates QAnon Supporter Greene on Georgia Win
President Donald Trump tweeted support for congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene, a supporter of the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory who’s been criticized for racist comments, following her Republican primary victory in Georgia.
Media Mogul Sumner Redstone Dies at 97
Under his watch, Viacom became one of the nation's media titans, home to MTV, Comedy Central, and Paramount Pictures.
Ilhan Omar Wins Primary Against Well-Funded Challenger
In 2018, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota became one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. She seeks a second term in November.
Greene, Supporter of QAnon Conspiracy Theory, Wins GOP Nod in Georgia
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a businesswoman who has been criticized for a series of racist comments, won the Republican nomination for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
Man Shot Near White House Had Shouted Threats
A man shot and wounded by a uniformed Secret Service officer, prompting President Trump to be abruptly escorted out of a briefing room during a news conference, had been threatening to kill people near the White House.
Biden Selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as Running Mate
Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket.
Big Ten Pulls Plug on Fall Football Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Big Ten won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports' power conferences to yield to the pandemic.