Senators struggle to find a way forward as government shutdown enters ninth day
Senators are trying to find a way to reopen the government as the government shutdown goes through its ninth day.10 months ago
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza
The United States announced on Thursday that it is sending about 200 troops to Israel.10 months ago
At a key moment in talks that led to the Gaza ceasefire, Trump refused to take no for an answer
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of gridlock, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza came together in a matter of days after a deft maneuver — or perhaps a misunderstanding — by President Donald Trump that boxed in the two adversaries. Either way, efforts to wind down the devastating war unleashed by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack […]10 months ago
Israel, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says
“This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” Trump wrote Wednesday.10 months ago
IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week
The IRS initially planned to stay open using funds from Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act. But now only about half of the IRS' 75,000 employees will remain working.10 months ago
Authorities make an arrest related to deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhood
A 29-year-old man was charged by authorities after allegedly starting a fire that destroyed an LA Pacific Palisades neighborhood.10 months ago
Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
A majority of Supreme Court justices seem to be leaning in favor of a Christian counselor who is challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” for kids.10 months ago
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.10 months ago
Snowstorms strand hikers in China and a South Korean climber dies in Nepal
Several hundred hikers heading through mountains in western China are trapped on the mountains due to snowstorms, including climbers on Mount Everest.10 months ago
What we know about National Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland
A lawsuit filed Monday by Illinois and Chicago alleges that Trump’s authorization to deploy 300 troops to Chicago is “unlawful and dangerous.”10 months ago
Democrats could have a slight shot at flipping a US House seat in Utah under a new congressional map
But in a state overwhelmingly dominated by Republicans, it remains a long-shot that Democrats could gain a seat in the next election.10 months ago
Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart
Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday.10 months ago
Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago
More than 1,000 immigrants have been arrested since an immigration crackdown started last month in the Chicago area.10 months ago
Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families
A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money within two weeks unless the government shutdown ends, forcing states to use their own money to keep it afloat or risk it shutting down, experts say.10 months ago
Foster Poultry Farms recalls nearly 4 million pounds of chicken corn dogs due to wood in batter
The chicken corn dog products were made between July 30, 2024, and Aug. 4, 2025, and sold under a variety of names.10 months ago
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ debuts at No. 1 with $33 million
The AMC Theatres release — announced only two weeks ago with minimal promotion -- served as a companion piece to Swift’s 12th studio album.10 months ago
Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse
Republican and Democratic lawmakers at an impasse on reopening the federal government provided few public signs Sunday of meaningful negotiations talking place to end what has so far been a five-day shutdown.10 months ago
Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
Pepsi has a new challenge: keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.10 months ago
Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum
Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.10 months ago
‘Drop it now!’: Video shows Michigan church shooter was ordered to give up before he was killed
A 47-second video was released by Michigan police five days after four people were killed inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, near Flint.10 months ago
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to over 4 years in prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing sentencing in a sordid criminal case that could potentially put him in jail for years.10 months ago
Man kills 2 and wounds 4 in car ramming and stabbing at English synagogue on Jewish holy day
An assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue Thursday in northern England and then began stabbing them, killing two and seriously wounding four in what police called a terrorist attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year.10 months ago
Federal government could resume taking DACA applications for permits to live and work in U.S.
Lawyers for the federal government and immigrant advocates have presented plans before a federal judge that would open the door again to accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, otherwise known as DACA.10 months ago
