U.S. employers posted the most jobs in two decades in August, and hiring also reached a record high, fresh evidence that companies are desperate to staff up amid solid economic growth. Job openings rose a slight 0.8 percent to 7.14 million, the highest on records dating back to December 2000,… Read More
Officials: Hurricane Michael overall death toll rises to 30
More than a week after Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle, residents were returning to their homes to try to piece together lives from rubble as the overall death toll from the storm rose to at least 30. Authorities in Florida on Thursday confirmed 20 deaths related to the… Read More
Wildlife official resigns after killing family of baboons in Africa
A top Idaho wildlife official has resigned amid outrage over a photo of him posing with a baboon family he killed during a hunting trip Africa, ending days of turmoil for a state where big game hunting is popular but critics said the photo was seen as unsportsmanlike by hunting… Read More
Trump presents retired Marine with Medal of Honor for Vietnam actions
President Donald Trump presented the nation’s highest military honor Wednesday to an 80-year-old retired Marine sergeant major who five decades ago “fought with unmatched bravery” at the beginning of one of the Vietnam War’s longest and bloodiest battles. John Canley’s heroism includes twice scaling a hospital wall in view of… Read More
Authorities: Missing Wisconsin girl’s parents were shot to death
A missing Wisconsin girl’s parents were shot to death in their house while the girl was home, authorities said Wednesday as they urged the public to keep phoning in tips about her whereabouts. Investigators have been searching for 13-year-old Jayme Closs since deputies responding to a 911 call early Monday… Read More
Baby born days after Hurricane Michael sleeps in Walmart parking lot
Their home full of soggy furniture and mosquitoes, Wilmer Capps was desperate to find shelter for his wife and their son Luke, born just three days after Hurricane Michael ravaged the Florida Panhandle. So Capps, wife Lorrainda Smith and little Luke settled in for the longest of nights in the… Read More
[Video] Hillary Clinton in car crash Tuesday night
While heading to a Democratic fundraiser in support of besieged New Jersey Sen. Bob Menedez, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was involved in a car accident. It seems Menendez’s polling numbers aren’t the only thing crashing in Jersey these days. Sponsored: Man Who Predicted 2008 Meltdown Surprises With New… Read More
Authorities: Missing Wisconsin girl not a runway, she’s in danger
A Wisconsin teenager who has been missing since her parents were found dead in their home isn’t a runaway and investigators believe she’s in danger, a sheriff said Tuesday. Authorities have been searching for 13-year-old Jayme Closs since deputies responding to a 911 call early Monday found her parents ,… Read More
California utilities cut power to customers to prevent wildfires
Concerned about downed power lines sparking wildfires, two major California utilities took the rare step of cutting power to customers amid high winds — and another power provider was considering similar action. The move came as strong winds swept California, knocking down trees and power lines. One woman was killed… Read More
Authorities search for girl whose parents were found dead at home
Authorities searched Monday for a 13-year-old girl they believe is in danger after her parents were found dead in their western Wisconsin home. Deputies went to the home in Barron after dispatchers received a 911 call from an unknown person at around 1 a.m. Monday, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald… Read More