Senate fails to end the shutdown as both parties aren’t even speaking to each other: ‘I’m not optimistic’ … from the Independent Eric Garcia
Neither Republicans nor Democrats appear willing to give an inch as Americans pay the price Read More
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Voices: I hate my job and it’s making me ill … from the Independent Victoria Richards
The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships Read More
Snowflake Trump Looks To Silence Entire Networks That Criticize Him … from Crooks & Liars NewsHound Ellen
Fresh off the silencing of Jimmy Kimmel, Donald Trump pretended to have the right to shut down entire networks. Via The New York Times: President…
Brazil’s president asks US to scrap tariffs in ‘friendly’ call with Trump from the Guardian Tom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro
Presidents spoke on a video call as expert speculates that Haiti could be an area where the two leaders can cooperate Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio…
Trump adviser repeats threat of mass federal layoffs as shutdown talks stall out … from the Independent John Bowden
Economic council director says White House will judge Monday whether Democrats are willing to talk Read More
Florida grandma sobs and swears her innocence in court as she faces life in prison for son-in-law’s murder plot … from the Independent Andrea Cavallier
The 75-year-old was convicted last month of masterminding the 2014 murder of Dan Markel Read More
College Football Week 6 Preview: Best Games to Watch this Weekend … from Fox sports
Check out the odds for some of the biggest matchups going down in Week 6 of the college football season. Read More
Canada postal workers strike after government orders end to door-to-door delivery from the Guardian Leyland Cecco in Toronto
Union says it’s ‘outraged and appalled’ by government’s order of sweeping changes to the national service Postal workers in Canada have gone on strike after…
Christian Horner ‘receives £80m pay-out from Red Bull’ – and can return to F1 next year … from the Independent Kieran Jackson
The former Red Bull F1 team principal, 51, was relieved of his operational duties after 20 years back in July Read More
Don’t just blame rat fleas. Lice may have helped spread ‘black death’ plague from NPR Ari Daniel
[[{“value”:” ‘/> The mystery: How did bubonic plague spread so rapidly? Could rat fleas have done it all? A new study points the finger at…
Stars and fellow hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel’s return: ‘Late-nightmare is over’ … from the Independent Shahana Yasmin
Disney announces ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returning on Tuesday night Read More
Arrest made in Alabama capital city shooting that left 2 dead and 12 injured last weekend … from the Independent Via AP news wire
A juvenile male has been arrested for his role in a shooting that killed two people and injured 12 others in Montgomery, Alabama Read More
IOC confirms Russians competing as neutrals at Milan-Cortina Games and no talks on Israel … from the Independent Daniella Matar
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that Russian athletes will compete as Individual Neutral Athletes at next year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Games Read More