Workers' Rights Get A Boost In 2014 Midterms
Although the GOP swept this year's midterm elections, approved ballot initiatives for workers' rights are decidedly progressive.

Blinken postpones China trip following balloon discovery
The decision came hours before the secretary of state had been due to depart for Beijing and marked a new blow to U.S.-Chinese relations.
By Stefani Reynolds/Pool Photo via AP
Minus-60 wind chills expected for some states this weekend
When wind chills reach minus 25, frostbite can occur in 15 minutes.
By Tony Gutierrez / AP
China: Balloon over US skies is for research, wind pushed it off track
The Pentagon decided not to shoot down the balloon because of concerns about hurting people on the ground.
By Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via APTop Stories

Hunter Biden seeks federal probe of Trump allies over laptop
The request for a criminal inquiry comes as Hunter Biden faces his own tax evasion investigation by the Justice Department.
By Carolyn Kaster / AP
Blinken postpones China trip following balloon discovery
The decision came hours before the secretary of state had been due to depart for Beijing and marked a new blow to U.S.-Chinese relations.
By Stefani Reynolds/Pool Photo via AP
US added a strong 517,000 jobs in January despite Fed hikes
Companies are still seeking more workers and are hanging on tightly to the ones they have.
By Robert F. Bukaty / AP