Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring ...

Columbus Day is recognized as a federal holiday, commemorating Columbus's arrival in the Americas. However, many communities observe it as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, shifting the focus to ...

The federal government has been shut down since Oct. 1, with no end in sight, as Democratic and Republican lawmakers spar over a spending bill. Until a consensus is met, no money will be allowed to ...

The federal government shutdown means most roads and trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are open but some services visitors expect will not be available. One of the most important ...

During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...

Much of the federal bureaucracy is now officially dark. The government shutdown that began Wednesday is set to furlough food inspectors, park rangers and millions of other federal workers in ...

A federal government shutdown began after a standoff between President Trump and Congress over health care funding. National parks will remain partially open with reduced services, but over 60% of ...

The government closed down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday amid a bitter partisan fight over funding, shuttering many federal offices and services — and leaving three-quarters of a million employees on ...

The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could be a ...