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Democrats plan more pressure on Trump to reopen government
Washington, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — With no weekend breakthrough to end a prolonged partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump is standing firm in his border wall funding demands and newly empowered House Democrats are planning to step up pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers to reopen the government.
Mexicans scramble for gasoline as stations run dry
Mexico City, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — Mexicans are scrambling for gasoline amid long lines at gas stations and widespread shortages prompted by a change in distribution methods aimed at stemming fuel theft.
California highway closed by mudslides, more rain coming
Los Angeles, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — A powerful winter storm unleashed mudslides in Southern California wildfire burn areas and trapped motorists on a major highway, and the northern part of the state braced for more wet weather Sunday.
Michigan family of 5 killed in wrong-way crash in Kentucky
Lexington, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — A suspected drunken driver heading the wrong way on Interstate 75 in Kentucky struck a vehicle carrying five family members from Michigan early Sunday, killing all six people, authorities said.
No break in shutdown talks as Trump stands by border demands
Washington, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers by passing legislation this week to reopen parts of the government.
Mexico launches plan to stimulate US border economy
Mexico City, Jan 6 (AP/UNB) — President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador launched an ambitious plan Saturday to stimulate economic activity on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border, reinforcing his country's commitment to manufacturing and trade despite recent U.S. threats to close the border entirely.
Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work
New York, Jan 6 (AP/UNB) — The federal agency tasked with guaranteeing US airport security acknowledged an increase in the number of its employees calling off work during the partial government shutdown.
3 dead, 4 injured in bowling alley shooting
California, Jan 5 (AP/UNB)- A late-night fight at a California bowling alley turned deadly Friday night, killing three men and injuring four.
White House exploring ways to stop raises during shutdown
Washington, Jan 5 (AP/UNB)— The White House said Friday it is exploring ways to prevent a pay raise for top administration officials during a government shutdown that has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay.
Speaker again, Pelosi sees 'new dawn' for 116th Congress
Washington, Jan 4 (AP/UNB) — Cheering Democrats returned Nancy Pelosi to the House speaker's post Thursday as the 116th Congress ushered in a historically diverse freshman class eager to confront President Donald Trump in a new era of divided government.