Keeping up with America

'Catch Us If You Can' - Inside the manhunt for an inmate and his alleged prison guard lover: "20/20" looks at the 2022 escape of Casey White and guard Vicky White.

Homebuyers feel locked out as prices soar and mortgage interest rates hit new highs: The housing market is heating up again, pushing prices to record highs even after mortgage rates have spiked. Would-be buyers are in shock.

A surge of hiring in September defies predictions, pointing to US job market’s enduring resilience: An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove durable once again, even as an array of threats lie ahead.

New research has provided more evidence that prehistoric human footprints in New Mexico are likely the oldest direct evidence of human presence in the Americas, a long-studied and surprisingly controversial topic.

Chicago’s plan to hire controversial firm to house migrants alarms critics: GardaWorld has been investigated for safety violations and was also hired by Florida to assist in that state’s migrant removal program.

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How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan: When Taiwan raised the alarm last month over a record number of Chinese fighter jets crossing the unofficial border between them, Beijing said that line did not exist.

Backed by a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing dozens and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

The 'urban doom loop' threatening American cities like New York and San Francisco, explained: Major American cities such as New York and San Francisco face serious problems — mass migration, empty offices and declining tax revenues.

5 Cutting-Edge Technologies at Intel Innovation 2023

They create an artificial intelligence capable of designing a robot in seconds: With a simple instruction, this artificial intelligence has been able to create an efficient robot that can move in just a few seconds.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

A Financial Expert’s Guide To Reducing Your Debt Before 2024 in 9 Ways: The New Year is approaching, prompting many to think about resolutions and what habits they can change to lead a better life.

4 Money Moves to Make While Rates Are High | Karen Bennett, Bankrate. When the Federal Reserve hikes rates, banks tend to follow suit by raising rates on their deposit accounts as well as loans. Currently, we’re in a high-rate environment, thanks to the Fed having gradually raised its key federal funds rate to its highest target range in 22 years. What’s more, policymakers see one more rate hike happening this year to continue fighting inflation, according to projections.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Indiana Center Kel'el Ware Reportedly Misses NBA Pro Day With Shoulder Injury | NFL Quarter Season Awards: MVP, Rookies of the Year, and more

Martin Scorsese remembers exact moment 'The King of Comedy' was dubbed 'flop of the year' | PlayStation Launches App for Buying and Renting Movies From Sony Pictures

Darren Aronofsky Describes His Journey to Creating the First Movie for the Las Vegas Sphere | Spielberg and Tom Hanks' WWII drama gets 2024 premiere date

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How to Protect Your Home From Deed Theft

5 Book Recommendations To Read In Fall

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