U.S. companies added the fewest jobs in nine years, a private survey found, as manufacturers, construction firms and mining companies cut workers.
Author: The Associated Press
UCLA walks off in Game 2 vs. Oklahoma to win 13th national championship in softball
UCLA won its 13th national championship in softball, and first since 2010, on Kinsley Washington’s walk-off single in Game 2 against Oklahoma.
Rapper Chad Focus charged with $4.1M in illicit purchases on company credit card
A Maryland rap artist has been indicted after prosecutors say he used a company credit card to make $4.1M in unauthorized purchases.
Zdeno Chara’s status for Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final unclear after taking puck in face
Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy says Zdeno Chara will be examined in Boston to see whether he will be able to play in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Rape probe against French actor Gerard Depardieu dropped
An investigation into a woman’s rape and sexual assault accusations against actor Gerard Depardieu has been dropped because of lack of evidence.
UCLA crushes Oklahoma in Game 1 of Women’s College World Series
UCLA batters hit four homers and scored 16 runs on No. 1 Oklahoma as the Bruins routed the Sooners 16-3 to take a 1-0 lead in the WCWS.
Pioneering psychedelic rocker Roky Erickson of the 13th Floor Elevators dies at 71
Roky Erickson, who headed the Austin-based 13th Floor Elevators, a pioneering psychedelic rock band in the 1960s has died. He was 71.
Illinois lawmakers rush to finish big to-do list, including new marijuana, abortion laws
Illinois lawmakers are rushing to complete a spring session chocked full of big issues, including marijuana, abortion protections and income taxes.
Jussie Smollett: Over 2,000 documents released, Kim Foxx shifts reason for recusal
On Friday Kim Foxx, Chicago’s top prosecutor, released more than 2,000 pages of documents in Jussie Smollett’s case and again explained her recusal.
Bill Cosby drops defamation claims against 7 accusers after his insurer settles
Bill Cosby has dropped his countersuit against seven women who accused him of sexually assaulting them.