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The Labor Department says the U.S. economy lost more than a half-million jobs in November. It was the steepest drop in nearly a quarter-century. Figures show that 533,000 jobs were lost last month, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.7 percent. That's a 15-year high. It's proof that the recession, already a year old, is getting deeper.

Heisman Trophy candidate Jayden Daniels will lead LSU against Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year's Day, while UCF will take on Georgia Tech in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 22.

The 71-year-old man accused in the fatal stabbing of the 6-year-old boy in Illinois, which also seriously wounded his mother, was motivated by the Israel-Hamas war, officials say.

It's the second tech company to agree to a payout after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol prompted Trump to be kicked off numerous social media platforms.

They'll open Thursday as temperatures in the area are expected to drop into the low to mid-40s early Friday, with cool conditions expected into the weekend.

Meta agreed to pay President Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations after his suspension from Facebook and Instagram in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack.

The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s universities, voted 10-6 against Ono, who was most recently president of the University of Michigan.

The average price for a dozen Grade A eggs declined to $5.12 last month after reaching a record $6.23 in March. It was the first month-to-month drop in egg prices since October 2024.

The new network of pipes has already intercepted 6.8 million tons of sewage and runoff that might otherwise have spilled into the Thames River.

House members voted 104-6 to approve the bill, which involves wrongful-death lawsuits and what are known as “non-economic” damages for such things as pain and suffering.

Frederick Forsyth, former MI6 agent and bestselling author of "The Day of the Jackal," has died at age 86. His thrillers, rooted in real-world reporting and espionage, reshaped the genre.

U.S. employers added 128,000 jobs last month. The unemployment rate inched up to 3.6%. The drop in job creation reflects a slowing economy, but a strike at General Motors was also a factor.

Florida's black bear hunting season is scheduled to begin on Dec. 6.

Federal authorities have arrested a 29-year-old man for setting a fire in January that later turned into the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.

While still considered just above “full employment” by state economists, the November rate was up from 3.5% a year earlier.

Hiring cooled this fall, according to delayed figures released by the Labor Department Tuesday. Employers added 64,000 jobs in November as the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%.

Adam Johnson is seeking a seat on the Manatee County Commission. He said he objects to high property taxes and overdevelopment in the county, claiming current county leaders are wasteful.

Farmer, the tournament MVP, had a goal and assist in the 6-2 victory that gave U.S. Hockey a three-gold sweep in Italy this year over its northern neighbor, following the men’s and women’s Olympics squads.

The former president has ramped up the statements he's putting on his website. And what's the focus of many of the posts? Relitigating his election loss.

More than 150,000 U.S., British and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. A small handful told NPR about their experience.

NPR's Melissa Block talks with Mark Bittman, author of "How to Cook Everything" and The New York Times food column "The Minimalist," about alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner. His suggestions range from leg of lamb to salmon.

Maine became the second state to rule the former president is ineligible to run because of what he did in the days leading up to, and on, Jan. 6, 2021.

Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.

Many spots around Florida reported the coldest January in over a decade, in some spots, a quarter of a century. February promises warmer weather, at least in the short term

Child care center operators share 6 reasons why day care costs almost as much as rent in Polk County.