Tag: general news
Custom clocks designed for Pennsylvania's Capitol a century ago still ticking
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they tend to be elegant and stately —...
Albania to close TikTok for a year blaming it for promoting violence among children
TIRANA, Albania -- Albania's prime minister said Saturday the government will shut down the video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for...
The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight
With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily...
Senate eyes vote before midnight on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
WASHINGTON -- Approaching a midnight government shutdown deadline, the Senate set up votes toward final passage late Friday of a new plan that...
Crowds in Mayotte vent frustration with cyclone response as Macron tours devastation
MIRERENI, Mayotte -- Crowds in Mayotte vented their frustration at French President Emmanuel Macron, with some booing, as he toured destruction wrought by...
Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before Christmas
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Johnny Zuagar says he’s tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he...