House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain
WASHINGTON — The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage…
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Trump administration lends $100M to US-owned cell phone network in Africa to expand American tech
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Trump administration has provided a $99.6 million loan to a U.S.-owned cell phone network…
Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump observed Friday’s 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by attending a ceremony at the…
Tourists should skip Kauai for now as it recovers from Hurricane Lowell, officials say
Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work…
Man put to death for killing linked to ‘Hog Trail Murders’ in Florida
Man put to death for killing linked to ‘Hog Trail Murders’ in Florida’s 15th execution this year Source link
Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some voters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Leslie Moody has strong opinions on politics. But ask her who was on the ballot for…
Pilot of cargo plane that careened off Miami runway warned it was coming in too fast
For nearly two minutes, one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off a Miami runway and…
Tropical Storm Norbert forms in the Pacific Ocean and isn’t threatening land
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Norbert formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and wasn’t threatening land, forecasters said. The storm was…
US unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rare
WASHINGTON — Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and…
Global heat stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth’s hottest month they’ve measured.
WASHINGTON — Earth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold, due…