172,000 Jobs Added in May as U.S. Labor Market Upswing Continues

Hiring was vigorous, a strong sign for the economy after last year’s weak patch. Unemployment remained steady at 4.3 percent.

A Job Market Leaving Young Graduates Behind Could Scar Them For Years

The labor market has improved but new entrants to the work force are having a harder time starting careers, a dynamic that has previously had permanent effects.

Senate Passes $70 Billion G.O.P. Immigration Bill

It was a victory for President Trump and his party, though the debate exposed fissures between Republican senators and Mr. Trump on a variety of issues.

House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders

How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola

Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.

Hopes of Lebanon Cease-fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On

The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.