$1.7 billion Powerball jackpot offers a chance at a festive fortune 25-Dec 00:42

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.

Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls 24-Dec 23:12

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.

US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall 24-Dec 21:41

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.