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The administration argues the men's home countries won't take them — but lawyers say getting sent to a country like South Sudan could lead to more persecution.

Committed to serving its West Coast communities, Circle K is celebrating American Red Cross Month with 40 cents* off per gallon on fuel this Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. The global convenience store brand will donate a portion of the proceeds from the three-hour event to the Red Cross in support of its urgent needs. Locations across California, Oregon and Washington will participate in the event, which follows a similar January event, which raised funds for Red Cross’s disaster relief efforts amidst the devastating wildfires that swept across Southern California. Customers can find their nearest participating location using the Store Locator. “We’re so thankful for our partnership with the American Red Cross and proud to champion their efforts across our community,” said George Wilkins, Vice President of Operations for Circle K's West Coast Business Unit, which is based in Corona, Calif. “With so much work still to be done in recovering from this winter’s wildfires as well as preparing for future disasters, it’s important we continue supporting the relief and recovery efforts while bringing value to our loyal customers with another exciting Fuel Day.” “This year’s disasters have set a whirlwind pace,” said Sean Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer of the Red Cross Southern California Region. “Thank you to Circle K for their support during March is Red Cross Month and throughout the year to help ensure that the Red Cross can respond whenever and wherever we're needed, providing relief and hope during times of crises.” *Fuel discount per gallon starts on March 20, 2025, at 4 p.m. (local time) and ends March 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. (local time) at participating company-operated and select franchise-operated fuel locations in California while supplies last. The price on the pump reflects the discounted price during that time.

Trump promised a new "golden age" for the U.S. But his first 100 days in office have left the economy looking tarnished, with data showing the economy contracted in the first three months of the year.

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Job gains were concentrated in health care and state and local government.

Bishop Michael Pham is the first Vietnamese American to lead a diocese in the United States.

A few days after her sister died, Maureen was on the subway when a stranger asked how she was doing. The conversation that followed is one that she will forever cherish.

National Cathedral Organist Thomas Sheehan to Perform at St. James by-the-Sea Following President Carter's State Memorial Service Three days after performing at President Jimmy Carter's state funeral, Thomas Sheehan, Cathedral Organist and Interim Director of Music at Washington National Cathedral, will present an organ recital at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The recital will showcase St. James' magnificent new Rosales/Parsons pipe organ, dedicated in 2023. The instrument represents a remarkable collaboration between two distinguished organ builders: Manuel Rosales of Los Angeles and Parsons Organ Builders of Canandaigua, New York. This masterpiece of craftsmanship features 65 voices, 79 ranks, 102 stops, and 4,551 pipes, making it a landmark instrument in North America. The program will feature the grand Praeludium in G Major by Nicholaus Bruhns, Sasurai, a virtuosic piece by 20th-century Japanese composer Takashi Sakai, and variations on the beloved hymn tune Engelberg by Mark Miller. Following this performance, Sheehan returns to Washington to prepare for the 2025 presidential inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral. Dr. Sheehan brings an impressive musical pedigree to this performance. As the Cathedral Organist at Washington National Cathedral, he has performed at numerous significant national events, including the virtual service celebrating President Biden and Vice President Harris's inauguration. His distinguished career includes positions at Harvard University's Memorial Church, Saint Mark's Church in Philadelphia, and Trinity Episcopal Church in Princeton. A graduate of the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music with diplomas in both organ and harpsichord, Sheehan holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University and degrees from Westminster Choir College. In 2016, he was recognized as one of The Diapason's "20 under 30," marking him as a rising star in the organ performance world. His international performance career has taken him across the United States, Canada, and Europe, with notable appearances in Reykjavík, Toulouse, and Montréal. The concert is part of the St. James Music Series. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend this extraordinary musical event. Visit: National Cathedral organist Thomas Sheehan in concert

In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, a fleet of volunteers is working to make sure people in the area have access to a hot meal.

Employers in the horse-racing industry rely heavily on workers with H-2B visas and are closely watching changes as they brace for staffing needs next season.

It's called parametric insurance, it offers protection for climate-related wage losses and it's gaining ground in India.