The Federal Reserve appears likely to raise its key interest rate next week, with minutes from the central bank’s most recent meeting showing some officials wanted to raise rates last month. While the Fed’s rate-setting body ultimately skipped hiking rates in June, minutes of the last meeting show that some …

The Teamsters Union and UPS on Wednesday accused each other of abandoning labor negotiations aimed at averting what would be the largest strike in the U.S. since the 1950s. The union, which represents roughly 340,000 full- and part-time drivers, loaders and package handlers, said UPS presented an “unacceptable offer” that …

A man accused of stealing a forklift and fatally running over a 73-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder, officials said.  Bryce Caleb Timothy Brown, 20, allegedly broke into a Lowe’s in Waldorf, Maryland, around 12:40 a.m. Sunday, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. He allegedly stole a …

The Justice Department’s special counsel investigators interviewed Rudy Giuliani recently as part of their probe into alleged efforts to interfere with the lawful transfer of power following the 2020 presidential election, a spokesperson for Giuliani confirmed Tuesday. “The appearance was entirely voluntary and conducted in a professional manner,” said the …

Young Americans just embarking on their careers should turn their gaze toward the country’s South, a new report suggests. A growing number of southern cities offer the best balance of affordability, employment opportunities, long-term career potential and overall quality of life, according to Bankrate, which ranked the 50 largest metro areas based …

Officials at Lake Mead have issued a warning for the recreation area after reporting multiple fatalities last weekend. The National Park Service said in a news release that there were multiple incidents “both on land and water” in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area during Father’s Day Weekend. These included …

Washington — A push by some House Republicans to impeach President Biden has become the latest headache for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy caused by conservative hardliners. GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado introduced articles of impeachment against Mr. Biden on Tuesday as a privileged resolution, fast-tracking its consideration under House …

Los Angeles — At Hollywood’s legendary Television City, change is in the air. Since “The Price is Right” relaunched in 1972 with former host Bob Barker, the show has taped more than 9,500 episodes on the Television City lot in Los Angeles. However, now it’s headed to a new home. …

Looking for a job? You may find yourself “face to face” with an artificial intelligence bot, rather than a person. Corporate recruiters have long used AI to quickly scan job applications and whittle down the number of applicants. Now, companies are increasingly using the technology to conduct the job interview …

Nine people were shot and wounded near the Denver Nuggets’ Ball Arena early Tuesday morning in an apparent drug deal as celebrations for the team’s first NBA championship were winding down, police said. One of two men who were arrested in connection with the shooting also sustained a gunshot wound, police disclosed. …