Five family members were found dead Wednesday inside their Phoenix home in what authorities were classifying as a homicide case. Police said the two adults and three children had “obvious signs of trauma” and that investigators were not searching for a suspect in the deaths. The names and ages of …

Walmart has agreed to a $3.1 billion legal settlement over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies, marking the latest major drug industry player to promise major support to state, local and tribal governments still grappling with a crisis in overdose deaths. The retail giant’s announcement on …

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of ArkansasRep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat from MarylandAnita Dunn, senior adviser to President BidenAshley Etienne, Joel Payne, Leslie Sanchez and Brendan Buck Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation.”   MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan in …

Nashville — Luke Combs was crowned entertainer of the year at Wednesday’s Country Music Association Awards, the second year in a row that he’s taken home the night’s top honor. “I want to thank country music for making my dreams come true,” Combs said, dedicating the award to his wife …

Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday. The job cuts come just a week after widespread layoffs at Twitter under its new owner, billionaire Elon …

Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with seven fires set across Mississippi’s capital city early Tuesday. At least two of the buildings set ablaze in Jackson were churches; one was burned to the ground. Another fire broke out on fences surrounding the baseball practice field at Jackson State University, …

With just days until the midterm elections, getting a read on the U.S. economy can be elusive: The country remains a step ahead of a recession and the labor market is surprisingly strong, with most workers who want a job currently employed. Yet inflation remains at a 40-year-high, souring the …

Kanye West continues to face backlash after he made multiple antisemitic comments earlier this month. On Thursday night, Stephen Colbert, host of CBS’ “The Late Show” banned the rapper from going to the theater where they film and “the northern half of Times Square.”  “After much thought and soul-searching, I, …

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, the government said Thursday — a strong rebound after the nation’s gross domestic product shrank in the first two quarters of the year. The resurgence comes as consumers and businesses are grappling with searing inflation and as …

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week ahead of another expected rate increase by the Federal Reserve when it meets early next month. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate ticked up this week to 6.94% from 6.92% last week. Last …