Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza
Hamas, the militant group the U.S. has labeled as terrorists, says it's willing to release the one living American hostage and bodies of four others it's held in Gaza since the 2023 attacks in Israel.
Trump Tax Plan Would Slash Rates For Businesses And Individuals
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump unveils a tax plan that would drop the maximum rate from nearly 40 percent to 25 percent. Businesses would also get much lower rates.
Doctors To Get 70,000 New Medical Codes
The codes seem to cover everything, including "contact with a squirrel."
New York Jets Lose, But Get A Promise From Gladys Knight
The singer says she'll sing for Jets coach Todd Bowles if he can take his team to the Super Bowl.
Taliban Take A Major City In Northern Afghanistan
The Taliban captured the northern city of Kunduz on Monday, their most important battlefield victory since they were ousted from power in 2001.
Alaska's Economy Takes A Hit With Shell's Decision To Halt Drilling
Alaska's economy depends heavily on oil for jobs and tax revenues. Shell's decision to halt oil and gas exploration off the state's northern coast is a "huge disappointment," the governor says.
Pope Strikes A Chord With Catholics And Non-Catholics Alike
From The White House to a lunch with homeless people, from the halls of Congress to a Philadelphia prison, Pope Francis made waves during six-day US visit among U.S. Catholics and the public at large.
Why Are Women Less Likely To Become Entrepreneurs Than Men?
Analysis finds women are less likely to be arrogant about mistakes and more likely to be humble about their achievements. Men are more likely to disregard market signals that their ideas are flawed.
On Plane Back To Rome, Pope Reflects On His First U.S. Visit
A visibly tired Pope Francis spoke with reporters during a freewheeling press conference in the air. Topics included his impressions of the U.S., clergy sex abuse and women's role in the church.