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A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Wednesday, Day 43, with almost no one happy with the final result. Democrats didn't get the heath insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And ...

Space forecasters say severe solar storms could hit Earth and trigger auroras

NEW YORK (AP) — Space weather forecasters issued an alert on Tuesday for incoming severe solar storms that could produce colorful northern lights and temporarily disrupt communications. In the past few days, the sun has burped out several bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that ...

JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg announces bid for US House seat in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg is running for the U.S. House next year, announcing Tuesday that he's seeking a key New York seat set to be vacated by longtime Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler. "This district should have a representative who can harness the ...