President Trump, South Korea advance trade talks
The U.S. and South Korea advanced trade talks today, addressing details of $350 billion that would be invested in the American economy.
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Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown
Vice President JD Vance says he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the Trump administration will reconfigure funding as the federal government shutdown continues.
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica
High floodwaters have swept across southwestern Jamaica, with winds tearing roofs off buildings and boulders tumbling into roads as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.
Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence increases
Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs elsewhere.
June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from TV’s “Lassie” and “Lost In Space,” dies at 100
June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost in Space,” has died at 100.
NBA head coach and player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat have been arrested along with more than 30 other people in a takedown of two gambling operations that authorities say leaked inside information about NBA athletes and rigged poker games backed by Mafia families.
U.S. Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
The U.S. Senate rejected bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week.
Atlanta police arrest man they say was planning to shoot up Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Atlanta Police have arrested a man at the city’s airport after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to shoot up the place, and found an assault rifle and ammunition in his truck outside, the police chief said.
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, has died at 74.
Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies at 51
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.
