Some Republicans join Democrats to void Trump order on federal workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two dozen House Republicans joined Democrats Thursday to pass a bill that would restore…
After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance telling airlines they do not have to cover passenger…
Despite Hungary’s objections, EU maps Ukraine’s road to accession
The European Union on Thursday handed Ukraine a long list of reforms needed to join the bloc, determined…
Palestinians left cold and soaked by winter storm hitting Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Rains drenched Gaza’s tent camps and dropping temperatures chilled Palestinians huddling inside…
Gas explosion in San Francisco Bay Area damages homes, sends heavy smoke into air
SAN FRANCISCO — A gas explosion set off a major fire in a San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood…
A major strike in Portugal is expected to bring widespread disruption
LISBON, Portugal — A strike called by Portugal’s two main trade union confederations brought severe travel disruption Thursday…
Justice Department again fails to re-indict Letitia James, AP sources say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A grand jury declined for a second time in a week to re-indict New…
Trump’s ‘gold card’ program for million-dollar US visas goes live
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his long-promised “ gold card ” was officially going…
House squashes second attempt to impeach Trump from Rep. Al Green
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday dismissed an effort to impeach President Donald Trump brought by Democratic…
Nearly 30,000 trafficked animals were rescued in a monthlong global operation
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Nearly 30,000 live animals were rescued in a monthlong global operation against wildlife…
Noem links seizure of oil tanker to US antidrug efforts
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday linked the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of…
Aid flow into Gaza falls short of ceasefire terms
JERUSALEM (AP) — Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the…