Recent Articles from Associated Press
South Korean plane in Atlanta for workers detained in immigration raid; departure timeline uncertain
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean charter plane arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday to take home Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia last week, but even after a high-level meeting between U.S. and South Korean officials there was no immediate word on when the workers would be able to leave. A total of 475 […]
US household income rose slightly last year, roughly matching 2019 level
Census data shows median U.S. household income stalled in 2024, with inflation offsetting wage gains and widening the income gap.
New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the nation’s economy. Employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported from April 2024 through March, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. The department issues the so-called benchmark revisions every year. […]
Stocks hang near their records as hopes for rate cuts underpin markets
U.S. stocks hovered near record highs Tuesday as expectations grew that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting.
Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday let President Donald Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by Supreme Court. Trump first moved to fire Rebecca Slaughter in the spring, but she sued and lower courts ordered her reinstated because the law allows […]
South Koreans feel betrayed by workforce detentions at Georgia Hyundai plant
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s foreign minister departed for the U.S. on Monday to finalize steps for the return of several hundred South Korean workers detained in a massive immigration raid in Georgia, a spectacle that has caused confusion, shock and a sense of betrayal among many in the U.S.-allied nation. The Sept. 4 raid on […]
PNC to buy FirstBank for $4.1B, expanding to Arizona, Colorado
NEW YORK (AP) — PNC Financial said Monday that it plans to buy Colorado-based FirstBank for $4.1 billion, giving PNC a substantial presence in the Colorado banking market as well as Arizona. Based in Lakewood, Colorado., FirstBank, which is also branded as 1stBank, is a midsized bank that operates 120 retail branches with $26.7 billion […]
Stocks tick higher after Wall Street flirts with another record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted higher on Monday ahead of a week with several data reports that could dictate by how much or even whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its next meeting in a week. The S&P 500 added 0.2% and finished just below its record set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 114 […]
US housing market shifts toward buyers as prices cool
The U.S. housing market is cooling, with more listings, slower price growth, and seller concessions—though affordability remains limited.
SpaceX, EchoStar strike $17B spectrum deal for Starlink
SpaceX reached a $17B deal with EchoStar for spectrum licenses to expand Starlink, with cash, stock, and debt payments included.



















