By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation. Related Articles Most US stocks rise with hopes for lower interest … Continued
Minnesota State Parks and Washington County Parks are encouraging visitors to spend time outdoors during the holiday weekend by offering free entry on Friday. Free entry applies to all 10 Washington County parks and regional trails. The parks offer hiking, … Continued
By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hackers working for Russian intelligence attacked an American engineering company this fall, investigators at a U.S. cybersecurity company said Tuesday — seemingly because that firm had worked for a U.S. municipality with … Continued
By CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to bestow ceremonial pardons on two turkeys and fly to his private Florida resort on Tuesday to celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday interlude during what has been a turbulent … Continued
By HALLIE GOLDEN and THOMAS PEIPERT, Associated Press ERIE, Colo. (AP) — “Gus” the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than millions of other unlucky gobblers across the U.S. As he trots in a sprawling animal sanctuary on … Continued
By WAFAA SHURAFA, Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas says it will return the body of an Israeli hostage Tuesday, part of last month’s fragile ceasefire that has held despite Israeli strikes on Gaza, mounting Palestinian casualties, … Continued