No. 3 House Democrat floats possible $5.7 billion in border funding
The No. 3 Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday raised the possibility of approving $5.7 billion in funding to secure the U.S. border though various means but not by building a wall. Powered by WPeMatico
White House adviser plays down U.S. credit risk over shutdown
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Wednesday he did not see any risk of a credit downgrade for the United States amid the partial government shutdown because the country's overall economy remained strong. Powered by WPeMatico
Alec Baldwin in New York court for hearing on parking spot dispute
Actor Alec Baldwin arrived at a New York City court on Wednesday to face charges stemming from an altercation last year over a parking spot during which he is accused of punching someone, according to court officials.Powered by WPeMatico
American singer Chris Brown denies rape allegation in Paris
Singer Chris Brown said on Tuesday that a rape allegation against him was false, a day after the French prosecutor's office said that he had been arrested in Paris with two other suspects.Powered by WPeMatico
Supreme Court lets Trump transgender troop restrictions take effect
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump enforce his policy barring certain transgender people from joining or staying in the military as the justices put on hold lower court rulings blocking the plan on constitutional grounds. Powered by...
‘Hola, I’m Mike Pence’: U.S. VP delivers message of support to Venezuelans
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence issued a video message of support to Venezuelans on Tuesday to encourage those who are protesting against President Nicolas Maduro and underline U.S. backing for opposition leader Juan Guaido. Powered by WPeMatico
Singer Chris Brown arrested in France on suspicion of rape: police source
U.S. singer Chris Brown was arrested in Paris on Monday with two other people on suspicion of rape, a French police source said.Powered by WPeMatico
TSA absences rise as shutdown continues
The Transportation Security Administration said Monday that unscheduled absences among the more than 50,000 U.S. airport security officers rose to 10 percent on Sunday as the government shutdown continues. Powered by WPeMatico
Zuma to record anti-apartheid songs for history project
Long known for singing and dancing at political rallies, former president Jacob Zuma has now been chosen as the voice of anti-apartheid liberation songs in a South African history project. Powered by WPeMatico
Indian ‘walking god’ monk dies at 111
A 111-year-old Indian monk popularly known as the "walking god" died on Monday, drawing thousands of followers to his monastery in a southern Indian town.Powered by WPeMatico