Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the ...

Seattle's minimum wage increased to $20.76 per hour on Wednesday, and at least one business has already closed because of it.

The division, which will expand on the already-existing Released Soldiers’ Division and Fund, will include a dedicated branch for reservists’ welfare and be led by Col. (res.) Eyal Hans ...

Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times The Capitol was on heavy lockdown, with increased federal, state and local security resources on hand. Jason Andrew for The New York Times Senator Chuck Schumer ...

Throughout her life, the Princess of Cyprus or the “Damsel of Cyprus” (born circa 1177) was used as a political and diplomatic tool in the conflicts of men. She was the daughter of Isaac Komnenos, the ...