The shutdown is hardly a vacation for furloughed employees. A record number of federal employees are applying for unemployment benefits — a sign that the
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Congo just had its first peaceful transfer of power in 60 years
But lingering doubts about the election’s legitimacy have dampened the milestone. A new president was sworn in Thursday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Ford F-150, America’s most American pickup truck, is going electric
“Yes, it’s coming.” Major US automakers have been saying for years that the future is electric. Yet, at the moment, their electric car offerings are
The hidden costs of the government shutdown
35 ways the shutdown is affecting America, from small-business loans to alcohol labels. Airport lines are long, national parks are being vandalized: These are ubiquitous
7 reasons Trump can’t make an immigration deal
Trump tried to win over Nancy Pelosi without upsetting Ann Coulter — and he ended up losing support from both sides. President Donald Trump has
White House makes increasingly disastrous attempts to spin the shutdown
Trump aides committed a string of gaffes over the course of a single day of media appearances. On Thursday morning, President Donald Trump’s ultra-rich commerce
Venezuelan President Maduro is severing diplomatic ties with the US
He also gave US diplomats 72 hours to leave Venezuela. President Donald Trump has said that he no longer recognizes Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s government
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Sebring, Florida, bank shooting: what we know
At least five people were killed at a SunTrust bank branch. At least five people were killed Wednesday after a gunman barricaded himself inside a