Washington, United States (AP) — Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue with White House to avert a shutdown.
Kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week as the region experiences frigid temperatures.
Mclean, United States (AP) — Freddie Mac says average rate on 30-year mortgage rose to 6.1% this week, holding near its lowest level in over 3 years.
Washington, United States (AP) — Trump says he's instructed US officials to reopen Venezuelan airspace for commercial travel by the end of the day.
Springfield, United States (AP) — A former Illinois deputy has been sentenced to 20 years for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help.
Brussels, Belgium (AP) — The European Union has listed Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.
Minneapolis, United States (AP) — Trump's border czar suggests a drawdown in Minneapolis but only after 'cooperation' from state officials.
Washington, United States (AP) — US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, fall modestly to 209,000 last week.
Brussels, Belgium (AP) — The European Union sanctions 15 officials and 6 organizations in Iran over brutal crackdown on protesters.
Minneapolis, United States (AP) — Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Tim Walz ended his reelection bid.
Johannesburg, South Africa (AP) — At least 11 people have been killed in a crash involving a minibus taxi and a truck in South Africa, officials say.
Brussels, Belgium (AP) — European Union’s top diplomat says bloc likely to agree on sanctioning Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
Hanoi, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership as Trump tariffs reshape global trade.
Beijing, China (AP) — UK leader Starmer calls for comprehensive strategic partnership with China during "challenging times for the world”.
Huntsville, United States (AP) — Texas man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend has become 1st person executed in US this year.
Bogota, Colombia (AP) — Colombian authorities say all 15 people on board a small plane that crashed died.
Atlanta, United States (AP) — Search warrant FBI served at Fulton County elections office seeks records tied to the 2020 election, officials say.
Minneapolis, United States (AP) — Two federal agents involved in shooting of Alex Pretti have been on administrative leave since Saturday, DHS says.
Jackson, United States (AP) — Mississippi officials sending 135 snow plows to clear ice and snow that caused huge traffic jams on two interstates.
Washington, United States (AP) — Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to press for lower rates.
