Schumer in talks with McConnell as shutdown fears grow: 'We may now have to go first'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told CNN that his chamber might have to take matters in its own hands and push through a must-pass bill to fund the government amid deep divisions in the House and a looming shutdown by next weekend.
2023-09-24 02:20
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
An FBI tactical team rescued a kidnapped 17-year-old from a California motel, source says
An FBI special weapons and tactics team stormed a Southern California motel Friday morning, rescuing a kidnapped 17-year-old boy who was being held for ransom, a law enforcement source familiar with the operation told CNN.
2023-09-24 01:22
Lampedusa: Inside the camp at the heart of Europe’s migrant surge
At least 10,000 migrants arrived on Italy's Lampedusa island last week, stretching local resources.
2023-09-24 01:16
As the world's diplomacy roils a few feet away, a little UN oasis offers a riverside pocket of peace
Inside, those who administer the world look for peace
2023-09-24 00:18
Nagorno-Karabakh fears grow as residents appeal for aid
Food convoy arrives in the disputed enclave as US senators lead calls for international monitors.
2023-09-23 22:48
Ukraine claims Sevastopol strike hit navy commanders
Kyiv says senior officials in Russia's Black Sea fleet were present, but did not offer evidence.
2023-09-23 22:46
'Tortitude': Why Tortoiseshell and Calico-Patterned Cats Tend to Be Extra Feisty
Is your 'tortie' a sassy monster? You're not alone.
2023-09-23 22:29
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
Does the US prosecute more Republicans or Democrats? Here's some data
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted for the second time in 10 years on bribery and corruption charges. Here's a look at active and recent federal cases against federal lawmakers and governors.
2023-09-23 21:53
Landslide causes motorway to collapse in Sweden
A large chunk of a motorway in southwest Sweden collapsed overnight, causing three people to be taken to hospital with light injuries, police said on Saturday.
2023-09-23 21:51
Wagner deserter Andrey Medvedev held over bid to return to Russia
It is the latest colourful incident involving Andrey Medvedev, who has been in Norway since January.
2023-09-23 21:50