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Iran uses advanced centrifuges, threatens higher enrichment

By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Iran on Saturday said it now uses arrays of advanced centrifuges prohibited by its 2015 nuclear deal and can enrich uranium “much more beyond” current levels to weapons-grade material, taking a third step away from the accord while warning Europe…

Stranded North Carolinians take stock of Dorian's damage

By Jeffrey Collins, Ben Finley, Associated Press

As the sky cleared and floodwaters receded Saturday, residents of North Carolina's Outer Banks began to assess the damage wrought by Hurricane Dorian.

The longer children are in detention, the more their health deteriorates, says DHHS

Medical professionals and children’s welfare advocates have warned of health risks from detaining migrant children and separating them from family members. Now, a government agency has delivered a comprehensive report on the issue. Lisa Desjardins talks to Ann Maxwell, assistant…

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U.S. weighs whether it will release name sought in 9/11 lawsuit against Saudi government

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Attorney General William Barr faced a Friday deadline for deciding whether to release the name or to invoke a rarely used state secrets privilege and refuse to divulge the information. But Justice Department officials decided they needed more time and…

Colorado asks EPA to lower state's air rating

By Dan Elliott, Associated Press

It's time to stop "sugar-coating" Colorado's air problems, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said last month. "Moving to 'serious' status finally helps us stop sweeping our air quality crisis under the rug and gives us additional tools to move urgently to…

The 4 gun reform ideas getting attention now

By Lisa Desjardins

In the past month, Americans saw three mass shootings in which seven or more people were killed, sparking renewed attention on the issue of gun violence in Washington and around the country.

U.S. limits amount of money Americans can send to Cuba

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Changes announced by the Treasury Department will limit remittances to $1,000 per person per quarter when they take effect on Oct. 9.

Trump challenges California deal to limit car pollution

By Tom Krisher, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The U.S. Justice Department opened an antitrust probe into the July deal between Honda, Volkswagen, Ford and BMW to agree to stricter emissions standards than preferred by President Donald Trump.

States hit Facebook and Google with new probes

By Associated Press

Two bipartisan groups of state attorneys general are launching separate antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, adding to regulatory scrutiny of two of the world's largest and most ubiquitous tech companies.