The U.S. labor market remains solid, with employers adding 147,000 jobs last month U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Job gains were concentrated in health care and state and local government. Scott Horsley
What the new Microsoft layoffs mean for tech workers Microsoft says it will cut 9,000 employees from its workforce, about 4% of its staff. Layoffs are nothing new at the company – it shed 10,000 jobs just two years ago – but this latest reduction brings the year's total to roughly 15,000 workers. Patricia Murphy
Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty in murders of 4 University of Idaho students Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday in the stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students after reaching a plea agreement for the 2022 killings. Lauren Paterson
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 1849 law does not ban abortion in the state The Wisconsin State Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that an 1849 law does not amount to an abortion ban, keeping access to abortion in the state in place. Sarah Lehr
House Republicans expected to pass President Trump's massive budget bill by July 4 House Republicans cleared a final procedural hurdle early Thursday and are now one vote away from passing President Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill before a self-imposed July 4 deadline. Claudia Grisales
What happens to Sean Combs now? The hip-hop mogul's legal saga has reached an uneasy outcome. Despite a tainted legacy and severed business ties, does his acquittal on the most serious charges leave room for a return? Sheldon Pearce
We flew to Newark to find out if the airport is recovering from its recent struggles Record numbers of Americans are expected to fly around the July Fourth holiday, posing a big test for America's fragile air travel system — and for Newark Liberty International Airport in particular. Joel Rose
To kick off celebrations of America's founding, Trump travels to its heartland President Trump will give a speech in Iowa Thursday night as the official start to a year of events marking the country's 250th anniversary. It comes at a crucial time for his domestic policy agenda. Stephen Fowler
Are you a glucose 'dipper'? Here's how to fix those blood sugar highs and lows After a meal, some people experience high spikes in blood sugar followed by crashing lows. This can cause fatigue, anxiety and trigger overeating. Learning how to manage your blood sugar can help. Michaeleen Doucleff
Haiti's gangs have 'near-total control' of the capital, U.N. says An estimated 90% of the capital Port-au-Prince is now under control of criminal groups who are expanding attacks not only into surrounding areas but beyond into previously peaceful areas. The Associated Press