Southwest Airlines says planes are taking off again after departures were held up because of what the airline calls an intermittent technical problemDALLAS -- Southwest Airlines planes were stopped from taking off nationwide for what...
Certain Americans at high risk from COVID-19 can get an extra vaccine booster this springWASHINGTON -- U.S. regulators on Tuesday cleared another COVID-19 booster dose for older adults and people with weak immune systems so they can...
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order containing more than 50 directives to increase access to child care and improve the work life of caregiversWASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden has signed an executive order containing...
A major defamation lawsuit against Fox News is set to go to trial, carrying the potential to shed additional light on former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election lies and reveal more about how the right-leaning network operatesA...
Bank of America said its profits grew 15% last quarter, the latest of the big banks to do exceptionally well this earnings season as investors and consumers flock to Wall Street for safety after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and...
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he wants to reverse an anti-math mindset and require the subject for students until they are 18LONDON -- U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to reverse an “anti-math” culture and require the...
The Finnish president says he doesn’t think Sweden will end up in a vulnerable security situation although neighboring Finland is likely to join NATO firstHELSINKI -- Sweden won't be in a vulnerable security situation even if...
Expanded government surveillance could violate privacy law, some experts said.The leak of dozens of highly classified documents on the social media platform Discord has elicited concern over online spaces where users can post sensitive...
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited headquarters of the Russian troops fighting in UkraineKYIV, Ukraine -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday visited command posts of the Kremlin’s forces fighting...
Environmental groups have started legal action against the European Union’s executive branch in a bid to block a move to include natural gas and nuclear power generation on a list of sustainable activitiesBRUSSELS -- Environmental...
Group of Seven foreign ministers vowed to intensify sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine as they wrapped up their meeting hosted by Japan on TuesdayKARUIZAWA, Japan -- Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies...
Volkswagen is unveiling an electric luxury sedan that promises a 435-mile battery range as global and Chinese automakers show their latest SUVs, sedans and muscle cars at the world’s biggest auto showSHANGHAI -- Volkswagen unveiled...
The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employeesWASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate...
Billionaire Twitter owner Elon Musk is again sounding warning bells on the dangers of artificial intelligence to humanity — and claiming, without evidence, that a popular chatbot has a liberal bias that he plans to counter with an...
China’s gross domestic product grew 4.5% in the first quarter of the year, boosted by increased consumption and retail sales, after authorities abruptly abandoned the stringent “zero-COVID” strategyBEIJING -- China’s gross...
Ten electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles will be eligible for a $7,500 U.S. tax credit, while another seven could get $3,750 under new federal rules that go into effect on TuesdayDETROIT -- Ten electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles will...
As pandemic-related government aid programs end and inflation rises, nonprofits of all kinds are looking everywhere and trying everything to get volunteersCASA of Lexington has tried just about everything to find volunteers to serve...
Aviation workers in Nigeria have embarked on a two-day strike, leaving thousands of travelers stranded as airlines canceled or rescheduled flights in the country's major citiesABUJA, Nigeria -- Thousands of Travelers were stranded...
Minnesota has announced a settlement in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant AltriaMINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands...
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel has been decorated with Germany’s highest possible honor in recognition of her near-record 16 years at the helm of the countryBERLIN -- Former Chancellor Angela Merkel was decorated with Germany's...
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on Walt Disney WorldORLANDO, Fla. -- Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will...
