Conservative House floor blockade ends but GOP tensions persist

The House advanced a slate of bills Tuesday afternoon, bringing a floor blockade to an end after a tentative agreement was reached between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and hardline conservatives who had brought the chamber floor to a halt in retaliation over how GOP leadership handled the debt ceiling deal.

2023-06-14 06:15

Low wheat prices irk Kansas farmers, capping US winter wheat acreage

By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO U.S. farmers are about halfway done planting winter wheat for harvest in 2024, but

2023-10-12 18:17

Macron says France needs to address causes of unrest prompted by police killing of teen

French President Emmanuel Macron called for order and calm and efforts to address the roots of several days of unrest around the country sparked by the police killing of a 17-year-old boy

2023-07-06 23:24

Sanctions on the cards as West African leaders discuss Niger

West African leaders will meet Sunday in the Nigerian capital Abuja for an "extraordinary summit" on Niger, scene of the latest military coup to hit the Sahel region, with the...

2023-07-30 13:24

Kim Jong Un to visit fighter jet plant in Russia as Putin accepts invite to North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continued his days-long visit to Russia Friday, heading to an aircraft plant in the eastern city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, according to Russian state media, after the two sides said military cooperation was a possibility.

2023-09-15 12:21

Arizona senator leans on astronaut past to call for climate crisis action amid blistering heat wave

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly on Sunday leaned into his experience as an astronaut to call for climate crisis action amid a blistering heatwave across the United States, including his home state of Arizona.

2023-07-17 00:51

'Just drives me crazy': Here's why Kate Hudson 'couldn't stand' Matthew McConaughey in 'Fool's Gold'

After their successful collaboration in the 2003's 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days', the duo reunited for the romantic comedy 'Fool's Gold' in 2008

2023-06-09 15:25

Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week

Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.

2023-08-15 18:17

Asian markets follow US lead with gains

Asian markets posted modest gains in early Thursday trade, rebounding from previous losses after a strong...

2023-10-05 11:45

Who is Jack Smith, the special counsel behind the Trump classified documents indictment?

Special counsel Jack Smith's monthslong investigation into Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents has entered a new chapter with the indictment of the former president, sources familiar told CNN Thursday.

2023-06-09 08:59

John Madore: Suspect identified in fatal shooting of former police chief Bradley Haas at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital

The motive of Bradley Haas shooting is still under investigation, according to reports

2023-11-19 02:57

Scheierman provides early spark as No. 8 Creighton rolls past Loyola Chicago, 88-65

Baylor Scheierman had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 29 points, and No. 8 Creighton beat Loyola Chicago 88-65 on Wednesday in the Hall of Fame Classic

2023-11-23 07:16