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A person holds a flyer explaining the benefits of participating in the census during a 2020 town hall in East Elmhurst, N.Y.

Challenging census results could mean more federal money for your community

The census helps guide an estimated $1.5 trillion a year in federal funding to local communities. Some are worried they were undercounted in 2020 and won't get their fair share for the next decade.

The Rev. Jerry Falwell speaks at a rally in Philadelphia on Jan. 8, 2006, before the start of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. <strong>Scroll down to see a Jerry Falwell timeline.</strong>

Religion, Politics a Potent Mix for Jerry Falwell

Fifty years after he attracted his first few dozen followers to his church, the Rev. Jerry Falwell prepares to open a giant new church building. In an interview, Falwell explains that his controversial comments were made with a singular goal -- getting attention.

Workers in Short Supply in New Orleans

New Orleans has lost a huge number of jobs as a result of Hurricane Katrina. But right now, the city is experiencing a labor shortage. Fast food outlets are offering signing bonuses and paying premium wages to new hires. Other businesses also are scrambling to find enough workers.

Trucks drive in front of Teva Pharmaceutical Logistic Center in the town of Shoam, Israel, on Oct. 16, 2013. On Thursday, a jury held Teva responsible for contributing to the opioid crisis.

A jury holds Teva Pharmaceuticals liable in the opioid crisis

A separate trial will follow to determine what Teva will have to pay in the case, in which New York state and two Long Island counties took on a swath of drug companies.

An empty classroom during the pandemic in Seoul, South Korea.

$17 trillion: That's how much the pandemic could take away from today's kids

A new report from UNESCO estimates the potential lifetime earnings lost to the world's children due to school closings. But there are ways to prevent this from happening.

The U.S. flag is seen at half-staff at Park Semper Fi in San Clemente, Calif., in this July 2020 file photo after a amphibious assault vehicle sank off the coast of Southern California.

Officer blames bad information for 2020 sinking that killed 9 Marines

A three-officer panel will issue a recommendation as to whether a decorated officer should be considered for discharge just shy of his 20-year mark and be denied retirement benefits.

Listen Up! How Recognizing Sounds Can Help With Car Repairs

Sounds leave cues about the wear and tear on cars, power tools and other devices. By identifying the sounds a startup aims to improve the repair and performance of vehicles, traffic signals and more.

Members of the Frederick, Maryland Disaster Response team traveled to New Bern for the sixth time to help with the three Craven County Habitat for Humanity builds underway this spring.

MCAS Cherry Point Marines, others helping Craven County Habitat for Humanity build homes this National Volunteer Week

Construction is underway on three Craven County Habitat for Humanity homes in the Pembroke community, with one family close to a move-in date and two others excited to watch the foundations go down and the walls go up. One group from MCAS Cherry Point and another from Maryland are helping with that effort this week.

What we know about the shooter who killed 8 people in a mall in Allen, Texas

More details are emerging about the shooter who killed eight people in a Texas mall on Saturday, as families and the community mourn the victims.

A customer waits to order food at a Miami McDonald's on July 26, 2022. The CEO of McDonald's expects the U.S. to experience a mild recession and says customers have grown more reluctant to splurge on or supersize their orders.

The U.S. economy is losing steam. Bank woes and other hurdles are to blame.

The country's GDP growth is slowing as banks cut back on credit and the Federal Reserve tries to crack down on inflation.

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