She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

NASA's Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off 40 years ago with six astronauts and a teacher on board. That legacy is being carried on by those on Earth all those years later.

After 53 years of open seating, Southwest implements assigned seating

After over 50 years of having a unique open seating policy, Southwest Airlines started using assigned seating on Tuesday. Here's what other changes are coming to the carrier.

Trump administration rolls out 'Trump accounts' for babies as part of affordability pitch

President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, is rolling ​out his investment accounts for babies in the United States, with more than 500,000 families already signed up, top officials said.

Trump, Schumer move toward deal to avert government shutdown, NYT says

President Donald Trump and Sen. ​Chuck Schumer moved on Wednesday night toward an agreement to avert a government shutdown, including ⁠new restrictions on federal immigration agents, The New York Times reported.

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

Washington (ap) — The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate

Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATO

Washington (ap) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a full-throated defense Wednesday of President Donald Trump's

US agents involved in latest Minneapolis shooting put on leave, media reports say

At least two federal agents ​who were involved in Saturday's fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in ⁠Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, two ‌U.S. media outlets said on Wednesday.

Bruce Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song, sings 'ICE out now!'

Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday released a protest song honoring Alex Pretti and Renee ​Good, two Minneapolis residents killed during President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration raids.

Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Minneapolis (ap) — A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U.s. Rep. Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground

Mother drops baby from window in fire

Doctors have already released 6-month-old Waylin from the hospital, but his mother, Tiffany Honaker, is in critical condition at the Bayview Burn Center after crawling through the flames to make it downstairs.

FBI searches Atlanta election office related to 2020 US presidential vote

The FBI is executing a search warrant at a Fulton County election ​office outside Atlanta related to an investigation into possible interference in Georgia in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Walmart boosts pharmacy pay, elevates 3,000 roles in health care push

U.S. retailer Walmart on Wednesday said it has ​elevated 3,000 pharmacy technician roles to operations team lead positions, lifting their average hourly ⁠wages to $28 from $22.

Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency

Amazon confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts on Wednesday, completing a plan for around 30,000 since October, while leaving open the ​possibility of further reductions.

Fed holds rates steady, sees 'elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, citing still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth, and giving little ​indication in its latest policy statement of when borrowing costs might fall again.

US review of Alex Pretti killing does not mention him brandishing firearm

An initial government review of the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by ​immigration agents in Minneapolis made no mention of him brandishing a firearm, despite initial statements by Trump officials highlighting the weapon.

Rubio touts progress with Venezuela's new leaders in Senate hearing

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate on Wednesday that Venezuela's new leaders were moving toward closer ties with the United States, leaving no immediate need for further U.S. military action.

Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

Los Angeles (ap) — The Trump administration has not shied away from sharing AI-generated imagery online, embracing