In U.S. Midwest, 19F feels like heat wave after days of brutal cold
Bone-chilling cold that paralyzed a large swath of the United States this week and caused more than a dozen deaths eased on Friday as an errant Arctic air mass retreated, setting the stage for a warmer weekend in the Midwest and the Northeast.
Judge considering gag order in case of Trump adviser Stone
The judge in the case of President Donald Trump’s former political adviser Roger Stone said on Friday she was considering imposing a gag order to prevent the sides from discussing the criminal case in the media.
Foxconn says it will build plant in Wisconsin after talk with Trump
Foxconn Technology said Friday it will build a factory in Wisconsin after the company’s chairman spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. judge throws out Maryland bid to protect Obamacare law
A U.S. judge on Friday threw out the state of Maryland’s bid to protect the healthcare law known as Obamacare in a ruling that also sidestepped a decision on whether President Donald Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general wa…
U.S. job gains largest in 11 months; unemployment rate rises
U.S. job growth surged in January, with employers hiring the most workers in 11 months, pointing to underlying strength in the economy despite an uncertain outlook that has left the Federal Reserve wary about more interest rate hikes this year.
Icy blast begins to ease in U.S. Midwest, Northeast
Frigid weather that paralyzed a large swath of the United States this week and caused at least 21 deaths began easing on Friday as an Arctic air mass pulled away, setting the stage for a warmer weekend in the Midwest and the Northeast.
U.S. job growth jumps; unemployment rate rises to 4.0 percent
U.S. job growth surged in January, with employers hiring the most workers in 11 months, pointing to underlying strength in the economy despite a darkening outlook that has left the Federal Reserve wary about more interest rate hikes this year.
Instant View: U.S. January payrolls rise much more than expected
U.S. job growth surged in January, with employers hiring the most workers in 11 months, pointing to underlying strength in the economy despite a darkening outlook that has left the Federal Reserve cautious about further interest rate hikes this year.
Frigid weather begins to ease in U.S. Midwest, Northeast
Frigid weather that paralyzed a large swath of the United States this week and caused at least 21 deaths began moderating on Friday as an Arctic air mass pulled away, setting the stage for a warmer weekend in the Midwest and the Northeast.
A climate problem even California can’t fix: tailpipe pollution
For three decades, California has led the fight to control tailpipe pollution, with countless policies promoting cleaner gasoline, carpooling, public transportation and its signature strategy – the electric vehicle.




