Bank shares tumble on reports of rampant money laundering

The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.

Taylor resident claims $2 million Powerball prize

A person in Taylor has claimed a $2 million Powerball prize for the drawing on May 13. That person has elected to remain anonymous.

Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount

U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.

TWC: Scammers using stolen identities to claim unemployment money

The Texas Workforce Commission has been flooded with claims since the pandemic left thousands of Texans without jobs.

Lotto Texas jackpot largest in North America at $42.75M

The Lotto Texas jackpot prize, estimated at $42.75 million, for the Saturday drawing is the largest lottery prize up for grabs in North America and third-largest in the world.

Some TX businesses allowed to increase capacity, bars to remain closed

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the lifting of some restrictions and expanding the capacity of some businesses as he says the spread of COVID-19 has "steadily and significantly declined."

Provision in Florida law prevents wrongly convicted man from receiving compensation for 37 years in jail

Robert DuBoise spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit. A judge cleared DuBoise of his convictions this week, but the Tampa man will not get any money from the state for the years he was wrongfully incarcerated.

Mayor de Blasio will furlough everyone in his office, including himself

The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.

‘Nothing left in the bucket’: West Coast wildfire resources run thin

Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames.

Texas Lotto jackpot increases to $41.25 million

Lottery officials said no one matched all six numbers in the drawing on Saturday night. 

What to do if you can't make your minimum credit card payments

With an estimated 18 million Americans are unemployed, many people are struggling to keep up with their minimum monthly credit card payments. Here's what to do if you're unsure how you’ll make your payment this month.

Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill

The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.

JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs

JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.