Christine Hallquist, a Democrat, takes a major step to becoming the first transgender state governor. Read...

The militants accuse the humanitarian group of failing to improve conditions for jailed Taliban. Read...

The death toll is now 39 and questions are being asked about whether safety clues were ignored. Read...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. productivity grew at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the second quarter, the fastest pace in more than three years, while labor costs actually fell.The April-June increase in productivity followed a much... Read...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans shopped at a healthy pace in July, buying more cars, clothes and appliances, evidence that confident consumers are helping drive robust economic growth.Retail sales rose at a 0.5 percent annual rate in... Read...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has acknowledged error in its false claim that President Donald Trump created three times as many jobs for African-Americans than President Barack Obama.It was a rare admission of fault for an administration... Read...

Former Kiwi player Isaac John claims his former club Manly`s long run of on- field success has only covered up the NRL club`s off-field woes. Read...

WASHINGTON (AP) — US retail sales up a healthy 0.5 percent in July as consumers spend more at auto dealers and restaurants. Read...

NEW YORK (AP) — Macy`s is raising its annual profit forecast as the department store reported an unexpected increase in a key sales measure.The department store chain has now reported its third straight quarter of higher sales at... Read...

Grammy-nominated Morgana King played Marlon Brando`s wife Carmela Corleone in the Godfather trilogy. Read...