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Lately, firefighters had seen a rare lull in the conditions that helped fan the Thomas Fire into the second-largest wildfire in modern California history. The forecast looks far less kind.

Jay-Z and Beyonce have been on the run before, but don't expect the hip-hop power couple to perform the same song and dance they did four years ago on this year's upcoming tour.

NPR's Renee Montagne talks with teacher Jessica Salfia about the latest updates as teachers continue to strike in West Virginia.

Economists are saying that October's surprisingly strong job growth will encourage the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates next month. So holiday shoppers may pay more for using credit cards.

In the longest opening match in World Series history, the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets, 5 to 4.

The California Labor Commission ruled that a driver for the ride-hailing service, Uber, was an employee, not an independent contractor. The decision could have huge implications for the company.

An Uber driver in San Francisco will be paid more than $4,000 in expenses.

The Labor Department's June report showed decent job growth, with unemployment dipping to 5.3 percent. In fact, 2015's first half was fairly good. But economists see dangers lurking in the back half.

The missile arrived in Cuba in 2014; since then, U.S. requests for its return have gone unheeded.

More than 170 people have been saved from a collapsed high-rise building, and rescuers believe more survivors are trapped inside. At least 26 people are confirmed dead after Saturday's earthquake.