Aug 16 Medical examiner rules Epstein death a suicide by hanging By Michael Balsamo, Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Jeffrey Epstein's prison death has been ruled a suicide by hanging, the medical examiner's office said Friday. Continue reading
Aug 16 Will low-polling 2020 Dems make the jump to Senate races? By Kate Grumke A whopping 23 Democrats are running to defeat President Donald Trump, but only one can win, leaving many to ask whether low-polling candidates should bow out and instead help flip the U.S. Senate to their party. Whoever wins the presidency… Continue reading
Aug 16 Will millennials benefit from historically low mortgage rates? By Gretchen Frazee Lower interest rates can save money on monthly mortgage payments, but other financial hurdles could still keep millennials from becoming homeowners. Continue reading
Aug 16 Puerto Rico governor plans to stay in office, fight corruption By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Wanda Vázquez told the Associated Press that she expects to complete former Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's term through November 2020. Continue reading
Aug 16 Appeals court allows Trump asylum rules to take effect in New Mexico and Texas By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The policy would deny asylum to anyone who passes through another country on the way to the U.S. without seeking protection there. Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH: California sues to block Trump rule limiting benefits for immigrants By Don Thompson, Associated Press The lawsuit from California and three other states challenges new Trump administration rules blocking green cards for many immigrants who use public assistance including Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers. Continue reading
Aug 16 Husband invites the world to El Paso victim’s funeral By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press When 63-year-old Margie Reckard's funeral is held Friday evening in El Paso, an overflow crowd is expected. Continue reading
Aug 16 Migrant kids separated at border faced abuse in foster homes By Garance Burke, Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Dozens of families are now preparing to sue the federal government, including several who say their young children were sexually, physically or emotionally abused in federally funded foster care. Continue reading
Aug 16 Employees urge Google not to work with U.S. immigration agencies By Rachel Lerman, Associated Press More than 800 Google employees have signed the petition calling on the company to pledge it won't work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 11:09 Israel has welcomed other political critics. How Trump made Omar and Tlaib different Israel says it will bar two U.S. congresswomen from entering the country. At President Trump's urging, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reversed his earlier decision to allow Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, both Muslims critical of… Continue watching