Day: October 7, 2023

Behind impasse in Congress: Rising deficits, record debt

Responsibility Politics Behind impasse in Congress: Rising deficits, record debt | View caption Hide caption There’s an element of political theater to the budget showdown that almost caused a government shutdown in the United States over the weekend. But behind the unfinished drama are difficult challenges of debt and deficits. The problem, economists say, isn’t…

Israel declares ‘state of war’ as militants storm border and blast Gaza

has declared a “state of war” after thousands of by militants. At least six people have died and a further 200 are injured.  Local police report that at least 60 militants from the Hamas group have crossed the border into the country, in an attack which appears to have taken Israel by surprise, with fighting…

Tupac Shakur murder suspect says he was arrested in ‘biggest case’ in Las Vegas history, bodycam shows

A man charged in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur was calm during his arrest last week, criticizing a police officer’s driving and asking why officers hadn’t brought the media, body camera video released Thursday by Las Vegas police shows. Duane Keith Davis, 60, was arrested in Las Vegas on Sept. 29 on a murder…