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Southwest Airlines does away with open seating, biggest change in 53 years

Southwest Airlines is moving from its famously open seating to assigned seats, adding a premium cabin with more legroom and adding redeye flights.

Publisher plans massive ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ reprints to meet demand for VP candidate JD Vance's book

Former President Donald Trump’s selection of JD Vance as his running mate has led to a surge in sales for “Hillbilly Elegy,” his best-selling memoir that came out in 2016

Prisoners fight against working in heat on former slave plantation, raising hope for change in South

As daily temperatures hit record highs across much of the South, a federal judge has taken an unusual step, challenging the treatment of mostly Black incarcerated workers in the fields

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remained at recently elevated, though not troubling levels

Man shot, injured at Trump rally released from hospital

One of the two men shot and injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital, officials said.

US economy grew much faster than expected in 2nd quarter

U.S. GDP grew at a 2.8% annualized rate over three months ending in June.

NYC bus crashes into Burger King after driver apparently suffers a medical episode

A New York City bus driver suffered an apparent medical episode and crashed his bus into a closed fast food restaurant

Migrant apprehensions continue to decline in US

The Border Patrol has made fewer than 1,800 apprehensions per day over the past week, a major decline following the implementation of new asylum restrictions.

Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats

Southwest Airlines is doing away with a 50-year tradition and plans to start assigning seats

Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fall

Former first lady Melania Trump has a memoir coming out this fall, “Melania,” billed as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence.”

3 tree workers shot while clearing way for power company before suspect shot by cops

A man shot three tree workers while they were clearing trees for a power company before being shot himself by police officers during his arrest, police said.

Where Harris' agenda could break from Biden's on key issues for voters

After years of supporting President Joe Biden's policy agenda as his deputy, Vice President Kamala Harris must articulate her own agenda for her presidential campaign.

Global shares tumble after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech retreats

Global shares have dropped, with Tokyo’s benchmark losing more than 1,300 points at one point and closing 3.3% lower, as pessimism set in over Wall Street's overnight nose-dive

Tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to feet after losing flip-flops in Death Valley

A tourist from Belgium has been hospitalized in Las Vegas after suffering third-degree burns to his feet while walking on sand dunes in Death Valley, officials said.

Trump paints Harris as 'ultra liberal' at 1st rally since Biden dropout

Trump paints Harris as "ultra liberal" at the first rally since Biden dropout: "I’m not going to be nice. Is that OK?"