U.S. Airstrike Seeks To Bolster Afghans In Fight To Retake City From Taliban
One day after the Taliban seized control of Kunduz, a military operation is underway to try to retake the strategic city in northern Afghanistan.
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Bill To Avert Government Shutdown Survives Test Vote In The Senate
Senators agreed to limit debate on a measure to fund the government through Dec. 11 without stripping funding from Planned Parenthood. They're expected to approve the bill and send it to the House.
VW Says It Will Retrofit Diesel Cars To Fix Test-Cheating Module
As early as 2007, Volkswagen was reportedly warned by the contractor that supplied the now-infamous engine management software that it would be illegal to sell cars with deceptive settings.
After U.N. Speeches, Obama And Putin Discuss Syria In 'Business-Like' Meeting
After both presidents delivered speeches to the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, they met privately for 90 minutes to discuss Ukraine and Syria.
Senator Wants Names Of Red Cross Officials Who Did Not Cooperate With Inquiry
Sen. Chuck Grassley has sent a letter to government investigators that also asks for a list of documents and information the charity failed to provide.
Trump Tax Plan Would Slash Rates For Businesses And Individuals
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump unveils a tax plan that would drop the maximum rate from nearly 40 percent to 25 percent. Businesses would also get much lower rates.
New York Jets Lose, But Get A Promise From Gladys Knight
The singer says she'll sing for Jets coach Todd Bowles if he can take his team to the Super Bowl.
Taliban Take A Major City In Northern Afghanistan
The Taliban captured the northern city of Kunduz on Monday, their most important battlefield victory since they were ousted from power in 2001.
Alaska's Economy Takes A Hit With Shell's Decision To Halt Drilling
Alaska's economy depends heavily on oil for jobs and tax revenues. Shell's decision to halt oil and gas exploration off the state's northern coast is a "huge disappointment," the governor says.
Scientists Confirm There's Water In The Dark Streaks On Mars
The streaks on the Red Planet's surface appear to be caused by salty water, but how much water there is — and where it comes from — remains a mystery.