China seeks to project power far beyond its coast with the new Fujian aircraft carrier
BANGKOK (AP) — China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday,…
Government shutdown leads to flight reductions at 40 US airports
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of flights set for Friday are already being cut at major U.S. airports…
Trump host Central Asian leaders and discusses rare earths
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted leaders of five Central Asian countries at the White House on…
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads not guilty in gambling scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared persona non grata by Peru’s Congress
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s Congress on Thursday declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata after Mexico…
Senate rejects limits on Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted to reject legislation Thursday that would have put a check on President…
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund…
Flight cancellations accelerate at US airports
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic…
Rockefeller Christmas tree harvested from upstate New York, begins trek to Manhattan
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is…
Why autoimmune diseases mostly strike women and are often misdiagnosed
Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But…