1.4M seek jobless aid, first increase since March

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing.

Portland mayor tear gassed by federal agents

The mayor of Portland, Oregon, was tear gassed by the U.S. government late Wednesday as he stood at a fence guarding a federal courthouse during another night of protest against the presence of federal agents sent by President Donald Trump to quell unrest in the city.

States, cities push for aid as Washington bickers

States and local governments made a coordinated push for additional coronavirus relief on Thursday, but stark differences were still being debated among the House, Senate and President Trump.

Man fatally stabbed at pool party in southwest Las Vegas

Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Lt. Ray Spencer said officers responded to the 4800 block of West Richmar Avenue, near South Decatur Boulevard, around 10:49 p.m.