Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President…
The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?
By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel Writer The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers’ minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy…
Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18
The following is a release from the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin…
Nvidia’s strong earnings and a solid report on the job market boost US index futures
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock index futures added to their gains after the government reported that employers added twice as many jobs as expected in September. Futures were already higher on enthusiasm for a strong earnings report from AI…
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed for seven weeks by the federal government shutdown. The…
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
By KEVIN FREKING and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number…
The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The body of a coal miner was found early Thursday in a mine that flooded in southern West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. Machines had been pumping water out of Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc.’s Rolling Thunder…
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food…
Bill to end government shutdown awaits final House vote after passing the Senate
By The Associated Press Legislation to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in history awaits action in the House after a small group of Senate Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party. The…
What’s in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening…