Politics Nov 07 A look at the top U.S. races on Election Day Voters are electing two governors, a few big-city mayors, one member of Congress and deciding a first-in-the-nation ballot measure in an election dominated by local and state races.
Politics Nov 07 NYC votes on whether to give Bill de Blasio a second term The Democrat is facing a crowded field Tuesday, and polls show he is far ahead.
World Nov 06 Trump to seek billions in emergency funds to counter North Korea nuclear threats The request delivered to Congress on Monday says $4 billion of the total "supports additional efforts to detect, defeat and defend against any North Korean use of ballistic missiles against the United States, its deployed forces, allies or partners."…
Nation Nov 06 Supreme Court says execution of Alabama inmate can move forward The court noted that federal courts' review of Madison's case is constrained because of a 1996 law that was intended to limit federal judges' second-guessing of state court decisions. State courts upheld Madison's death sentence, and the Supreme Court, applying…
Nation Nov 06 Supreme Court rejects Samsung appeal of ruling that it copied Apple iPhone features In 2014, a jury awarded Apple $120 million in damages for Samsung's infringement of the patents.
Politics Nov 05 Pelosi supports training to prevent and report harassment The House Democratic leader hopes Congress will move quickly to pass legislation requiring lawmakers and their staff to complete training to prevent sexual harassment.
Politics Nov 05 'Bleak' assessment of toll of destroying North Korea nukes A ground invasion of North Korea is the only way to locate and destroy, with complete certainty, all components of leader Kim Jong Un's nuclear weapons program, according to a Pentagon official.
Politics Nov 04 Police: Sen. Paul suffers minor injury in assault at home A man has been arrested and charged with assaulting and injuring U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, authorities said Saturday.
Politics Nov 04 Brazile says she considered replacing Clinton with Biden The former head of the Democratic National Committee says she considered replacing Hillary Clinton as the party's presidential nominee with then-Vice President Joe Biden.
Politics Nov 03 House panel schedules hearing on sexual harassment The hearing comes after an Associated Press report featured current and former female lawmakers who said they have been harassed or subjected to hostile sexual comments by fellow members of Congress.