Nation Mar 19 Trump bans use of Venezuelan cryptocurrency In the executive order, Trump said the cryptocurrency, known as the "petro," was an "attempt to circumvent U.S. sanctions" imposed for democratic backsliding.
Nation Mar 19 Supreme Court leaves in place ruling that revives two Flint lawsuits The Supreme Court's decision not to get involved means two federal lawsuits over the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan, will move forward.
World Mar 19 Putin’s landslide victory lacked ‘genuine competition,’ international observers say The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's observer mission noted that Sunday's vote in which Russian President Vladimir Putin won in a landslide "took place in an overly controlled legal and political environment marked by continued pressure on critical…
Politics Mar 18 North Korean diplomat heads to Finland for talks with U.S., South Korea Choe Kang Il's trip comes ahead of a possible meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Politics Mar 15 Trump Organization says it’s been cooperating with Mueller investigation The company's cooperative posture mirrors that of the White House and the Trump campaign. Combined, they have provided more than a million pages of documents to investigators looking into Russian election interference and possible coordination with Trump associates.
Nation Mar 15 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at annual shamrock ceremony Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar will participate in the Shamrock Bowl ceremony, in which he presents Trump with a bowl of Ireland's famous greens. Watch live here.
Politics Mar 15 WATCH: White House defends Trump’s claims in Canada trade meeting President Donald Trump reportedly told Justin Trudeau that the U.S. has a trade deficit with Canada. But the Office of the United States Trade Representative says the U.S. has a trade surplus with its northern neighbors.
Politics Mar 15 Sister of Charleston shooter accused of bringing weapons to school Investigators say Morgan Roof also posted a Snapchat about the National School Walkout day protest against gun violence that alarmed fellow students, but no charges were filed for that message.
Nation Mar 15 United Airlines to issue special pet carrier tags after dog’s death The Chicago-based airline has announced it will issue special bag tags for animal carriers following the death of a French bulldog puppy that was forced into an overhead bin on a United flight.
Economy Mar 14 Trump picks Larry Kudlow for top economic post WASHINGTON — CNBC commentator Larry Kudlow told The Associated Press in an interview that he has accepted President Donald Trump's offer to serve as White House economic adviser.