Nov 03 China disputes Trump’s claim of ‘flood’ of fentanyl into U.S. By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press BEIJING — A Chinese official on Friday disputed President Donald Trump's claim that the deadly opioid fentanyl that is flooding the U.S. is mostly produced in China, just days before a visit by Trump at which he has said he… Continue reading
Nov 03 GOP tax bill would be broadest tax code rewrite in 30 years By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — With fanfare and a White House kickoff, House Republicans unfurled a broad tax-overhaul plan that would touch virtually all Americans and the economy's every corner, mingling sharply lower rates for corporations and reduced personal taxes for many with… Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 8:53 Ever-growing tech giants have changed the pace and price of life in Silicon Valley By Spencer Michels In California’s Silicon Valley, some residents lament the ways industry giants like Facebook and Google are dominating suburban communities like Mountain View, Menlo Park and Palo Alto, by altering the housing markets, creating traffic problems and bringing in a monoculture… Continue watching
Nov 02 Rep. Lamar Smith says he won’t seek re-election after 16 terms in office By Associated Press Smith, a Texas Republican, said in a statement Thursday "this seems like a good time to pass on the privilege of representing the 21st District to someone else."… Continue reading
Nov 02 Energy Sec. Perry says fossil fuels can prevent sexual assault By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Rick Perry's remark comes as an uproar over sexual-assault allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein has spread to other industries and politics. Continue reading
Nov 02 Paul Manafort says evidence against him ’embellished’ in Russia probe By Eric Tucker and Chad Day, Associated Press In a court filing Thursday, his attorneys say Paul Manafort, who led Trump's campaign for several months last year, has done nothing wrong and doesn't pose a risk of fleeing the country. Continue reading
Nov 02 These photos show how the Houston Astros made World Series history By Michael Boulter The Astros victory comes after a long and thrilling seven-game series between Houston, left hard-hit by Hurricane Harvey, and the favored Dodgers, who last won the World Series in 1988. Continue reading
Nov 02 Trump nominee Sam Clovis withdraws name from Agriculture post after Russia probe scrutiny By Ken Thomas, Associated Press This week, it was revealed that Sam Clovis had communications with George Papadopoulos, who has admitted to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian intermediaries. Continue reading
Nov 02 Trump tweets he wants death penalty for NYC terror suspect By Associated Press The president had said Wednesday he would consider sending Saipov to Guantanamo Bay. But that avenue appeared closed after prosecutors brought terrorism charges against the Uzbek immigrant in federal court in New York on Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 02 Uprooted by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rican teachers try to start over By Rebecca Beitsch, Stateline Puerto Rican teachers who fled Hurricane Maria's aftermath often relocate to states with school staff shortages, but tests, fees and certificates create roadblocks to getting these instructors back in the classroom. Continue reading