US shutdown frustrates tourists in Washington
A school trip of excitable 10- and 11-year-olds was greeted by closure signs Wednesday as their tour of the US Congress was canceled after a government shutdown took effect...
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Air traffic controllers warn of US shutdown strain
Aviation groups urged US political leaders to quickly resolve a budget impasse Wednesday, warning that the government shutdown strains air travel and delays key upgrades...
European stocks rise, Wall St futures drop
European stocks and gold prices rose, while Wall Street futures fell on Wednesday as the US government shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal...
