The U.S. Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion ahead of Wednesday night's drawing, putting one of the biggest lottery prizes in American history within reach — just in time for Christmas.
Democratic senators urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to reverse a recall of nearly 30 career ambassadors, warning the move leaves a dangerous leadership vacuum that allows adversaries like Russia and China to expand their reach.
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but the unemployment rate likely remained high in December amid sluggish hiring.