By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. jobless claim applications fell to their lowest level in two months last week as layoffs remain low despite mounting evidence of a softening labor market. Related Articles Russian warplanes … Continued
By JAMIE STENGLE and JACK BROOK, Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — For the second time in two weeks a shooter on a rooftop inflicted death on the ground, this time at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas … Continued
By WAFAA SHURAFA, DAVID RISING and KAREEM CHEHAYEB, Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 17 people were killed Thursday in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials, as international pressure for a … Continued
By SYLVIE CORBET, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A Paris court sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to 5 years in prison and — in a major surprise — said he’ll be incarcerated even if he appeals, after finding him … Continued
Because there is a silver lining for most things in life, maybe there is also one for ABC’s craven (if brief) suspension, under thuggish government pressure, of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show. To wit: Now the left is once again … Continued
Once again, Congress seems to be barreling toward a government shutdown. Once again, the process is likely to be costly, counterproductive and completely unnecessary. As so often in recent years, Congress has yet to pass all 12 appropriations bills needed … Continued