Jan. 13 (UPI) --The heads of several central banks from around the world said Tuesday that Jerome Powell, "a respected colleague," should have full independence in his role as chairman of the U.S.

The central bank faces two major hurdles early on in 2026 that will determine the extent to which it operates free of political meddling. By Colby Smith Colby Smith covers the Federal Reserve.

SHREVEPORT, La. — As Shreveport prepares to host the Independence Bowl, officials are reminding fans attending the game at Independence Stadium of rules and policies designed to promote safety and ...

Although we have replaced our jack-o’-lanterns and skeletons with evergreen wreaths and festive lights, the specter of masked Halloween figures continues to haunt our community. In my leafy suburb ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two men were shot, one fatally, on the West Side Sunday night, Chicago police said. The shooting took place at about 9:06 p.m. in the 1200-block of South Independence Boulevard.

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Roland Emmerich recalled the moment when Bill Clinton suddenly left during a White House screening of Independence Day. The filmmaker added that screening at the White House felt “bizarre,” as he and ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A deadly crash shut down part of Independence Parkway South early Wednesday morning, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Gonzalez said Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office says one person died in a crash in Deer Park on Wednesday. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the two-vehicle wreck happened in the 1900 block ...