Sep 22 Iran asks West to leave Persian Gulf as tensions heightened By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Iran's president called Sunday on Western powers to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran, criticizing a new U.S.-led coalition patrolling the region's waterways as nationwide parades showcased the Islamic Republic's military arsenal. Continue reading
Sep 21 The intersection of Trump, Ukraine and a whistleblower By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Very behind the scenes, a whistleblower from the intelligence community voiced urgent concern about a matter involving a conversation between Ukraine's leader and President Donald Trump. It's so hush-hush that even Democrats won't say all that they know, or suspect. Continue reading
Sep 21 UAW strike puts Trump, GOP in political bind in key states By David Eggert, Sara Burnett, Associated Press Democrats were quick to back working-class United Auto Workers in their strike against General Motors, delivering doughnuts and holding picket signs outside factories to show solidarity. It’s a union they long have aligned with politically. Continue reading
Sep 21 Fifth death linked to storm that walloped Houston area By Associated Press The widespread damage brought to the Houston area by one of the wettest tropical cyclones in U.S. history came into broader view Saturday, as floodwaters receded to reveal the exhausting cleanup effort that lies ahead for many communities and homeowners. Continue reading
Sep 21 Trump heads to UN with long list of deals he’s yet to close By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump, a self-described deal-maker, is saddled with a long list of unresolved foreign policy deals he has yet to close heading into his U.N. visit this coming week. Continue reading
Sep 21 5 charts show how your household drives up global greenhouse gas emissions By Morteza Taiebat, Ming Xu, The Conversation A recent study, published on September 10, sheds light on the global carbon footprint of U.S. households. Continue reading
Sep 21 Youth leaders at UN demand bold climate change action By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Fresh off a climate strike that took hundreds of thousands of young people out of classrooms and into the streets globally, youth leaders have gathered at the United Nations to demand radical moves to fight climate change. Continue reading
Sep 21 Rep. Joe Kennedy formally announces US Senate campaign By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III formally declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Saturday, becoming the first member of the Kennedy political dynasty to run for the upper chamber of Congress from Massachusetts since Edward M. Kennedy in 1962. Continue reading
Sep 21 Iran’s Guard says ready for ‘any scenario’ amid U.S. standoff By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press Iran has denied involvement in the Sept. 14 attack on major oil sites in Saudi Arabia, which was initially claimed by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Continue reading
Sep 21 Trump says he had ‘perfectly fine’ call with Ukraine leader By Jonathan Lemire, Michael Balsamo, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump urged the new leader of Ukraine this summer to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, a person familiar with the matter said. Democrats condemned what they saw as a clear effort to damage a… Continue reading