WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A relatively trouble-free presidential election was good news for those working to restore faith in the system. Less encouraging was a flood of misinformation that sought to undermine trust in voting and…

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — Southern California firefighters made progress against a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, and that was fanned by fierce wind gusts that began easing Friday, allowing some people to…

President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. “In a democracy, the will of the people always prevails,”…

U.S. stocks soared Wednesday in the wake of Donald Trump’s sweeping election victory Tuesday. No one saw a bigger advantage to the outcome than Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and a big Trump supporter.  Shares…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration. The former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy pronouncements and written statements…

Rutgers University’s Institute for Translational Medicine and Science has received a $47.5 million federal grant to develop practical applications for scientific discoveries, the university announced last week. The funding will support the institute’s work to…

WASHINGTON — Abortion will be in the spotlight for 10 states Tuesday — the largest number of abortion-related state measures to qualify in one U.S. election. Voters in Montana, Maryland, Colorado, New York, Nebraska, Florida,…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful…

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump directed violent rhetoric at former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, criticizing her past support for military action and saying she should face “nine barrels shooting at her” as a result, his…