U.S. Retail Sales Spiked 9.8% In March, The Largest Gain In 10 Months
A fresh round of relief checks and an improved labor market are likely to have contributed to the increased spending.

Some are getting heated over rising heating bills
The cold weather and Russia’s war on Ukraine have increased U.S. gas exports to other countries, tightening supply and increasing prices.
By Scripps News
Mortgage rates fall for 4th consecutive week
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped slightly by 0.04% to 6.09%.
By John Raoux / AP
At Arizona-Mexico border, field workers commute to meet crop quotas
In the salad bowl of the U.S., field workers are working through long hours, harsh weather and border commutes to put food on America's tables.
By Scripps NewsTop Stories

Adorable police dog is getting his own picture in a school yearbook
The kids insisted on including K9 officer Detective Gibbs in the annual tradition.
By Camp Hill Police Department
US downs Chinese balloon over ocean, moves to recover debris
While the US has its suspicions, China has continued to claim that the balloon is merely a weather research "airship" that had been blown off course.
By Brian Branch via AP
30-year-old pup Bobi sets new world record for oldest living dog
Guinness is calling this good boy the oldest dog ever.
By Guinness World Records