How declaring a state of emergency allows states to prepare for natural disasters.

Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall later this week.

There's a disconnect between politicians' words on education and their actions, says Arne Duncan.

Tech giants want to preempt tough California legislation before it becomes a standard.

Nearly two million people visit the 12-day Minnesota State Fair every year. Visitors can take in live music, eat a lot of fried food and sweets, hop on carnival rides, and take in exhibits that celebrate the state’s agriculture industry. The fair is also a place for citizens to meet with their elected officials to discuss the big issues of the day, like a trade war.

Bank tellers, truck drivers and bartenders are among those in high demand.

The U.S. economy created 157,000 jobs in July. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.9 percent. The last time was saw unemployment that low? The year 2000. What does all of this mean for wages? And for businesses looking to hire more workers?