McDonald’s said Wednesday it will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally.

The wife of a detained Chinese American seismologist hopes President Donald Trump can help bring home her husband, Youlin Chen.

President Donald Trump announced that all 50 states will join a program to provide Most Favored Nation pricing for some Medicaid drugs.

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation, and the central bank signaled another rate hike could occur later this year.

A new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans.

The House has approved a bill that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs.

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival has unspooled against a backdrop of rising tensions between the U.S. and Canadian governments, though it would be hard to tell it from the convivial atmosphere on the ground.

The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers.

Two Republicans in closely contested congressional districts in Iowa switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without lawmakers' approval.

Consumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot.

A new AP-NORC poll shows Americans are growing more concerned about the environmental impacts of AI.

The U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in the gold medal game.

Most Americans value press freedom but also support limits on reporting in specific circumstances, such as protecting national security.

The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more.

U.S. household income finally topped pre-pandemic levels last year, a stark sign of how the past five years of rising prices have limited Americans’ earnings and purchasing power.

A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded guilty to bribing officials to secure contracts for importing food during Venezuela's crisis.

Have you ever ordered takeout instead of delivery, not because you wanted to pick it up, but because you didn’t want to tip? You’re not alone.

A U.S. government watchdog has released its first report on the impact of the Iran war.

Costco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again.

The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women’s basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title.

The U.S. and France will meet for the women's FIBA World Cup title Sunday in a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympic final that the Americans won by a point.

The U.S. women will play for another FIBA World Cup championship.

Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women’s FIBA World Cup.

Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to unseat a Republican congressman with close ties to President Donald Trump.

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

The U.S. put forth a dominant performance to reach the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup again.

Jimmy Kimmel says the federal agency regulating television has "threatened" his show.

Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and layoffs are still rare.

Napheesa Collier has scored 19 points and the U.S. has routed Hungary 108-56 to advance to the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup in Germany.

If you're booking a trip soon, you need to watch out for travel scams.

A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.

Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going.

A new poll shows that only 32% of Americans are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the country.

Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the United States rout the Czech Republic 105-64.

Taliban fighters patrol in armored vehicles once supplied to Afghan forces, wearing American tactical gear and carrying American weapons. On one Humvee, a worn Green Bay Packers sticker was still visible — a remnant from its past operators. Pentagon figures show $7 billion in hardware and weaponry fell into Taliban hands when the Afghan National Army collapsed following the 2021 U.S. withdrawal.

Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen will meet in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

The United States faced its stiffest challenge in nearly two decades in the women’s FIBA World Cup and escaped with a win over Italy thanks a few timely baskets late and a key defensive play by Chelsea Gray.

Jackie Young scored 10 points and the U.S. survived its toughest test in the women’s basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they have held encouraging talks in Kyiv.

The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers.

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on the Turkish bank Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi.

The women's FIBA World Cup begins with the U.S. in search of a fifth consecutive championship.

Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs missing steering wheels and brake pedals onto Austin, Texas, streets Thursday in a bet Americans will get over their fears of “no control” rides and hop inside.

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless claims remain at historically low levels.

Stocks rose on Wall Street as bond yields eased further and a rally in big technology companies helped the market recoup its losses from earlier in the week.

The U.S. women’s national basketball team is short on practice time heading into a major competition where anything less than winning a gold medal is considered a failure.

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in Thailand after nearly nine months at sea supporting U.S. operations against Iran.

Jackson Koivun left Auburn three months ago and now he's going to the Presidents Cup.

A whistleblower for the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new mail ballot system being hastily built to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order restricting that method of voting could lead to the rejection of huge numbers of mail ballots.

The number of people filing for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare and most Americans enjoy job security.

The Iran war has reshaped the rapidly approaching midterm elections.

Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border.

An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs.

Robert Gilman is the latest in a succession of high-profile prisoners freed by Russia going back years, but his release hardly cleared the decks of Americans behind bars there.

The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular activities in the border city due to a “potential threat,” without providing details.

Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon.

A federal judge has postponed a trial in the U.S. for a Libyan man charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense attorneys want to examine.

President Donald Trump has announced his administration will temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs.

Time is money. And for years, we’ve spent money to save ourselves time.

Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security.

The premier of a Canadian province launched a blistering attack on U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, calling him a “bad person” and “not to be trusted” and urging Canada to keep fighting rather than rush to make concessions in trade talks with Washington.

The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit.

Ice cream was a rare and expensive treat for centuries because of the difficulty of storing ice.

It’s not so much that kids aren’t moving out – many are also returning home once they’ve finished college. That decision to stay with the ‘rents can come down to the math: housing costs, utilities, groceries, student loans, car payments, and health insurance can make living independently difficult, even for someone earning a steady paycheck. So moving back home may be the answer, but is it a sustainable solution?

Americans broadly support the free market. They’re skeptical of socialism. But ask them how the system actually works for everyday people, and the answers tell a different story — one that carries real weight as voters head toward the November midterm elections.

The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated.

Summertime, the dreamy ideal of lazy days, is fading.

Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest drop since May 2025, raising doubts about the resiliency of consumers who have kept spending and powering the economy despite the rising costs of daily expenses.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.

Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen raged overnight.

The Senate has approved a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice.

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years.

Scientists are creating a new kind of vaccine that teaches the immune system to intercept a type of brewing colon cancer before it turns into a full-fledged tumor.

The U.S. men’s national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil.

President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues.

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel.

The U.S. dollar has weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.

President Donald Trump is claiming that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and says that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now.

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027.

Palestinian authorities have asked the Supreme Court to halt a $656 million judgment in favor of Americans killed or wounded by attacks in Israel.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years.

The U.S. military says it has completed what it describes as “a heavy wave of strikes against Iran” conducted in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan.

More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media.

A Washington think tank says recent fighting with Iran has used up more of the U.S. military’s stockpiles of advanced air defense systems.

Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting.

A new platform from the progressive Democratic Socialists of America is sparking Republican attacks.

Each decision may save money today – but often increases the repair bill later.

The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing.

The U.S. military says it has fired on a merchant vessel attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf.

U.S. applications for jobless benefits tumbled to the lowest level in decades last week as layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty.

Republicans on Capitol Hill are walking a cautious election-year line on the Iran war as the future of the conflict seems increasingly uncertain and as polls show that most Americans oppose it.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far.

The U.S. military says it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed.

Kenyan activists accuse authorities of violating a court order to halt the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center in the country.

The U.S. military reports that another service member has been killed in the conflict with Iran, bringing the total to 17.

President Donald Trump said in a speech to the nation that he's using federal power to secure elections from being “stolen.”.

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has intensified.

Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low.