Iran near ‘water bankruptcy’ due to government mismanagement: Report
Iran has entered a state of permanent “water bankruptcy” in which the Islamic Republic’s demand far exceeds any renewable supply,…
FAA: Flight cuts to remain at 6% as more air traffic controllers return to work
Flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will remain at 6% instead of rising to 10% by the end of…
House seeks to repeal provision to allow GOP senators to profit from phone record disclosure
House Republicans are planning to fast-track a vote next week to repeal a provision in the spending deal they’re about…
Russia signals it is ready to restart peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
Russia is prepared to begin a new round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, the Russian news agency TASS…
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
LOS ANGELES — Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at…
Consumer watchdog CFPB to run out of money early next year after Justice Dept. rules funding illegal
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a Wall Street cop signed into law by President Obama, is about to run out…
Yemen’s Houthis signal they’ve stopped attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s Houthi rebels are signaling they’ve stopped their attacks against Israel and shipping in the…
Senate passes spending package to reopen government; House up next
The Senate on Monday night passed a spending package to reopen the government through at least January, after Republicans won…
Democrats call for Schumer ouster after some in his caucus fold on shutdown fight
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer could be in hot water with his party after Sunday’s bipartisan deal that is…
Senators reach deal to reopen the government through January
The government shutdown may be on the verge of ending. Enough Senate Democrats are willing to vote for a spending…