Nation Aug 09 Melania Trump’s parents are sworn in as U.S. citizens NEW YORK — First lady Melania Trump's parents have been sworn in as U.S. citizens.
Nation Aug 09 Puerto Rico cites storm death toll of 1,427 in damage report SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico is now estimating that Hurricane Maria killed more than 1,400 people, far more than the official death toll of 64, in a report to Congress seeking billions to help the island recover from…
World Aug 08 U.S. to impose sanctions on Russia over nerve agent attack on former spy The United States will impose sanctions on Russia for its use of a nerve agent in an attempt to kill a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain.
Nation Aug 08 Sinclair, Tribune in talks to overcome regulatory hurdles The Sinclair broadcasting company says it's in talks with Tribune Media on how to overcome regulatory hurdles to its $3.9 billion deal to buy Tribune's 42 TV stations.
Nation Aug 08 Battling 18 blazes, California may face worst fire season The largest wildfire ever recorded in California needed just 11 days to blacken an area nearly the size of Los Angeles — and it's only one of many enormous blazes that could make this the worst fire season in state…
Politics Aug 07 In victory for unions, Missouri voters reject right-to-work law Missouri voters have rejected a right-to-work law banning mandatory union fees in workplace contracts.
Politics Aug 07 Live Washington primary election results: House and Senate races Republican Susan Hutchison won a top-two finish in Washington's primary, setting her up for a longshot bid to unseat the Democratic incumbent, Sen. Maria Cantwell, who is seeking a fourth term.
Politics Aug 07 Live Missouri primary election results: House, Senate races Missouri voters will cast their ballots in nine congressional primary races Tuesday, including a Senate primary that will shape one of the country’s most competitive races in November. See live results here.
Politics Aug 07 Live Kansas primary election results: House, Senate and governor’s races Kansas voters are weighing four House races Tuesday, including the primary for Rep. Kevin Yoder’s 3rd Congressional District, which encompasses Kansas City. Find live updates here.
Politics Aug 07 Live Michigan primary election results: Democrat Gretchen Whitmer wins nomination for governor Watch this map for live results.