By JULIA FRANKEL, Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in captivity. The announcement came … Continued
By The Associated Press The Senate is finding itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare Friday. Democrats have only painful options: allow passage of a bill they believe gives President … Continued
A huge storm system crossing the U.S. threatens to unleash tornadoes Friday in the Mississippi Valley, blizzards in the northern Plains and dry, gusty conditions in Texas and Oklahoma that pose an extreme risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service … Continued
After an afternoon of catching and releasing walleye on the Mississippi River, Luke Durand, 17, on spring break from Champlin Park High School, relaxed on a boat as he waited for his fishing buddy to come back from putting air … Continued
By AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning. The 64-year-old was a respected heart … Continued