North Korea announces opening of new nuclear facility

North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” The official Korean Central News Agency said the facility used “more sophisticated technology” but didn’t provide further details, such as where it is located and … Read more

Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base

Nairobi — A Kenyan court on Friday temporarily halted the opening of an Ebola quarantine center for U.S. nationals following a petition filed by a rights group. The facility had been due to open Friday in Kenya, according to U.S. officials, to quarantine Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is battling a major … Read more

Trump flexes his political muscle over GOP as Democrats see midterm opening in key red state

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PLANO, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after trouncing longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn to capture the Republican Senate nomination in the right-leaning Lone Star State, credited the 11th hour support he landed from President Donald Trump for his win. “The president’s endorsement is the most … Read more

How much interest can a $40,000 short-term CD earn now (and is it worth opening)?

Significant interest earnings on a $40,000 short-term CD can pile up quickly in today’s elevated rate climate. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images If you’ve been able to save a large amount of money – such as $40,000 – in recent years, then you probably want to keep a close eye on it. And investing it now, when … Read more