Federal government notifies 21 states of election hacking
The federal government on Friday told election officials in 21 states that hackers targeted their systems before last year's presidential election.The notification came roughly...
Note to Texas, Florida: Insurance fights over Sandy rage on
NEW YORK — The destructive floodwaters of Superstorm Sandy receded quickly, but some storm victims are still neck-deep in a battle over insurance payouts....
President’s criticisms spark more protests at NFL games
President Donald Trump's criticism of players who kneel during the national anthem sparked angry protests around the National Football League Sunday, as about 200...
Facebook may be facing an ‘era of accountability’
NEW YORK — The problems keep piling up for Facebook, and it's unclear how long the internet giant will be able to brush them...
Toys R Us joins bankruptcy list as Amazon exerts influence
NEW YORK — In filing for bankruptcy, Toys R Us joins a list of dozens of store chains that have done so already this...
Child care choices limited for those working outside 9-to-5
LAS VEGAS — Heather Peele is just like any other mom rushing to pick up her child at day care after work. Except, it's...
Senate on track to pass $700 billion defense policy bill
WASHINGTON — The Senate is on track to pass a defense policy bill that pumps $700 billion into the Pentagon budget, expands U.S. missile...
Hurricane Maria heads toward already battered Carib islands
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A strengthening Hurricane Maria swirled toward the eastern Caribbean early Monday, with forecasters warning it probably would be a...
FEMA estimates one-fourth of Keys homes could be destroyed
KEY LARGO — Search-and-rescue teams made their way into the Florida Keys' farthest reaches Tuesday, while crews labored to repair the single washed-out highway...
Weakened Irma lashes much of Florida; full impact unknown
MIAMI — Hurricane Irma gave Florida a coast-to-coast pummeling with winds up to 130 mph Sunday, swamping homes and boats, knocking out power to...
