US conducted 20th strike on alleged drug trafficking boat earlier this week, CNN reports
(Reuters) -The United States conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat earlier this week, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a Defense Department official. “The strike occurred in the Caribbean and four narco-terrorists were killed, no
Living costs, mortgages on the menu at White House dinner with top execs, sources say
By Nupur Anand and Saeed Azhar NEW YORK (Reuters) -Rising living costs and expanding home ownership were among the issues U.S. President Donald Trump and top Wall Street executives discussed at Wednesday’s White House dinner, according to
Alabama Public Television considers cutting ties with PBS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Each day, PBS programming fills the airwaves of Alabama Public Television with shows such as “Sesame Street,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Antiques Roadshow” and “PBS Newshour.” Alabamians could lose access to those programs on
Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they will negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health
Democrats announce runs for newly drawn Salt Lake City congressional district
Two Democrats have announced campaigns in a Utah congressional district with improved chances for their party after a judge adopted a new political map for the state. Ben McAdams, who represented Utah’s 4th Congressional District covering south
Striking Boeing workers approve labor deal, ending over three-month walkout
(Reuters) -Striking workers at Boeing Defense’s St. Louis-area facilities voted to approve the company’s latest contract offer on Thursday, union officials said, ending the 101-day-long strike that has hampered production of fighter jets and other programs. The
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase due in court to face bet-rigging charges
By Jack Queen (Reuters) -Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is due in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday to enter a plea to charges accusing him of rigging bets on his pitches during MLB games. Clase, an MLB
US to pay $10,000 bonuses for exemplary TSA officers during shutdown
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday it would pay $10,000 bonuses to Transportation Security Administration officers who demonstrated exemplary service during the 43-day government shutdown, a spokesperson
Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city’s heart on social media
BOSTON (AP) — It wasn’t a croc — there really was an alligator on the loose in Boston. And the story of the city’s slithering saurian appears to have a happy ending. The small alligator, spotted along
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts
Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it’s not clear how soon that will happen even though