Politics Aug 09 Trump comment that gun rights supporters can do something to stop Clinton draws criticism Donald Trump's campaign is saying the Republican nominee was touting the "amazing spirit" of Second Amendment supporters when he suggested they "could do" something to prevent Hillary Clinton as president from overturning the right to bear arms.
Nation Aug 09 Poll says majority of young Americans support LGBT rights According to the findings, 92 percent of young adults support HIV and AIDs prevention, 90 percent support equal employment, and 80 percent support LGBT adoption.
Economy Aug 08 AP fact check: How does Donald Trump's economic plan hold up? In his centerpiece speech on the economy, Donald Trump wrongly accused Hillary Clinton of wanting to increase middle-class taxes and blamed America's crumbling roads and bridges in part on the money spent on refugees, a minuscule expense in comparison with…
Politics Aug 08 Jeb Bush's son breaks with family, backs Donald Trump George P. Bush, the Texas land commissioner and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, is seen on a video posted online encouraging Republicans to unite behind the Republican nominee.
Politics Aug 04 Obama warns of lone-wolf attacks and says U.S. didn't pay ransom to Iran President Barack Obama said Thursday that Islamic State militants will probably continue to be a threat to the U.S. even after the group is ousted from key strongholds in Iraq and Syria. But he stressed that the U.S. and its…
Politics Aug 04 Pence makes sales pitch for Trump to conservative skeptics The early days of the general election campaign have been a contortionist act for Mike Pence, who has remained loyal to Trump while trying to maintain his reputation as a principled, down-to-earth Midwesterner with the primary mission of acting as…
Nation Aug 04 Poll says majority of young blacks report police harassment Two-thirds of young African-Americans and 4 in 10 Hispanics say that they or someone they know has experienced violence or harassment at the hands of the police, according to a new GenForward poll. That includes about 2 in 10 in…
Politics Aug 03 Pence backs Ryan, breaking with Trump WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan in his primary fight Wednesday, in Pence's latest break in position from the billionaire businessman.
Politics Aug 03 Tea party takes a hit after Republican primary battle in Kansas The contest was unusual because GOP primary challengers usually accuse incumbents of being insufficiently conservative. Marshall, an obstetrician from Great Bend, is the heavy favorite to win in November — he'll only face an independent challenger, as the Democrats aren't…
Nation Aug 02 CDC: Mosquito eradication difficult in Miami neighborhood WASHINGTON — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says officials are finding it challenging to eradicate mosquitoes in a part of Miami where 14 people appear to have contracted the Zika virus.