Redonda: Tiny Caribbean island’s transformation to wildlife haven
Once a desolate rock, the island of Redonda is now a protected area bursting with biodiversity.
2023-10-01 07:20
In Texas, water levels are so low a rarely-seen underwater cave and century-old ruins have appeared
Water levels are so low at Canyon Lake in Texas that an underwater cave and remnants of communities that stood more than a century ago at the site are reappearing.
2023-10-01 06:25
A cat wins Hambone Award after being folded in a sofa bed
Giles, a charismatic black kitty, took home a trophy and some stitches after finding himself stuck between a cushion and a hard place.
2023-10-01 04:55
Americans celebrate Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday as he receives hospice care
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON Americans celebrated the 99th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter this weekend, with the
2023-10-01 01:57
'This could be the end of us' - US businesses fear worst ahead of shutdown
Thousands of firms in the US rely on business from federal parks. A shutdown leaves them in the lurch.
2023-09-30 22:22
Gaetz's war against McCarthy could leave Dems playing kingmaker
With the clock ticking down toward a government shutdown, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz approached a Democratic lawmaker on the House floor this week with a surprising pitch.
2023-09-30 20:26
Biden aides are sure Republicans will be blamed for a possible government shutdown
As Speaker Kevin McCarthy tries to placate his House Republican conference in the fight over spending, the White House is holding out hope that a bipartisan deal brokered days ago in the Senate can eventually overcome the standoff.
2023-09-30 20:16
Key lawmakers in the government spending fight as a shutdown nears
With the possibility of a government shutdown just hours away, lawmakers in Congress are scrambling to try to find a way to extend government funding past Saturday's critical midnight deadline.
2023-09-30 19:15
The Irish matchmaker finding love outside of apps
Every September, thousands travel to County Clare's Lisdoonvarna with hopes of finding the one.
2023-09-30 14:20
Government shutdown only hours away in Washington DC
A right-wing revolt has left Congress unable to fund federal agencies before a Saturday midnight deadline.
2023-09-30 12:57
Fresno in California becomes only second US city to ban caste discrimination
By Kanishka Singh Fresno, California, became only the second U.S. city to ban caste discrimination after a unanimous
2023-09-30 10:26
New College of Florida enters agreement with US Department of Education over alleged civil rights violation
The New College of Florida said it has entered an agreement with the US Department of Education regarding a federal investigation launched earlier this month into allegations of discrimination based on disability.
2023-09-30 09:27