By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are jumping on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. A strong profit report from Micron … Continued
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN NEW YORK (AP) — The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to nighttime and early morning skies. Compared to other meteor showers, it’s more subdued, but experts … Continued
Tracing social media accounts and a phone number led police to arrest a 16-year-old in Eagan, who was charged Thursday with four counts of threats of violence with intent to terrorize. Police and prosecutors say the teen’s social media posts … Continued
By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year. The decline brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.21% from 6.22% last … Continued
Yes the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead. Related Articles Brian Walshe is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whose body was never found Today in History: … Continued
By MICHAEL CASEY and PATRICK WHITTLE BOSTON (AP) — A Boston-area man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for the grisly murder of his wife, who disappeared nearly three years ago and whose body has never been found. Brian … Continued