The Latest: Dim prospect for ending shutdown soon

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the government shutdown (all times local):
6 p.m.
The partial government shutdown appears no closer to resolution.
Lawmakers are away from Washington for the holidays and have been told they will get 24 hours’ notice before having to return for a vote. And although the Senate is slated to come into session Thursday afternoon, few senators are expected to be around for it. After a weekend and two holiday days for federal employees, Wednesday was the fir