Boeing's troubled capsule returns to Earth empty, leaving 2 astronauts behind in space

Boeing's empty Starliner capsule landed in the New Mexico desert late Friday night, with its two test pilots left behind at the International Space Station

US hiring rebounds slightly and unemployment rate dips in slowing job market

Hiring by America's employers picked up a bit in August, and the unemployment rate dipped for the first time since March in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy.

US government orders big airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs

The Biden administration is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is asking big airlines for a report on the policies, fees and other features of their frequent-flyer program.

Trump suggests tariffs can help solve rising child care costs in a major economic speech

Former President Donald Trump is suggesting his plans to increase tariffs on foreign imports will solve seemingly unrelated challenges such as the rising cost of child care.