Republicans appeal to far-right conservatives to avert US government shutdown
By Richard Cowan and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON With just a week before Washington runs out of money
2023-09-25 01:47
Washington National Cathedral reveals new racial justice stained glass windows to replace those that honored Confederate generals
Washington National Cathedral on Saturday revealed four new "racial-justice themed" stained-glass windows to replace others honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
2023-09-24 23:21
Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival
Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region.
2023-09-24 22:55
What happens if you don't pay your student loans?
Student loan payments are due in October for the first time in three-plus years -- but for the next 12 months, borrowers will be able to skip payments without facing the harsh financial consequences of defaulting on their loans.
2023-09-24 19:23
How a government shutdown could impact Americans
With the government on the brink of a shutdown later this week as Congress remains at an impasse on a funding deal, federal departments and agencies have formally begun the mandatory process of planning to bring nonessential functions to a halt.
2023-09-24 18:15
Boy dies after hit-and-run in Donegal
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a car in Bundoran on Saturday night.
2023-09-24 16:57
Biden says Republicans should live up to budget deal
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday rebuked what he called "extreme Republicans", saying the party's lawmakers needed
2023-09-24 10:48
Ukraine war: How Zelensky is grappling with Western war fatigue
Ukraine’s leader has always been comfortable campaigning for help - now he’s having to negotiate.
2023-09-24 08:25
US House panel approves four funding bills; government shutdown deadline approaches
WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives' Rules Committee on Saturday voted, 9-2, to tee up four appropriations bills
2023-09-24 02:47
McCarthy works through weekend but no progress on short-term fix with just one week until shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday he still lacks support from a handful of GOP hardliners to put a Republican stopgap measure on the floor next week, making a government shutdown likely with just one week until the deadline.
2023-09-24 01:49
Morocco earthquake work was huge challenge - Lincolnshire firefighters
A group of firefighters who helped after the earthquake in Morocco say it was "terrifying" at times.
2023-09-23 22:15
Ukraine Special Forces say strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet HQ left dozens dead and wounded 'including senior leadership'
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said Saturday a strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol had left dozens dead and wounded "including senior leadership."
2023-09-23 15:28