Apr 08 2 Marines demoted, more investigated in nude photo probe By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Two male Marines have been demoted and about two dozen other military members are being investigated in connection with nude photographs that were shared online… Continue reading
Apr 07 California's five-year drought is over, governor declares By Michael Rios Despite these improvements, the state noted that California’s five-year drought will have lingering effects. Continue reading
Apr 07 This Passover, make a flourless chocolate cake from Joan Nathan By Meredith P. Garretson It’s a rich, elegant cake, wonderfully delicate yet sturdy and a relatively simple finale to your Passover Seder -- or any other gathering. Continue reading
Apr 07 In blow to DOJ, federal judge approves Baltimore police reform agreement By Synclaire Cruel A federal judge approved an agreement Friday to make changes to the Baltimore Police Department, aimed at cracking down on the use of excessive force and racial profiling. Continue reading
Apr 07 Neil Gorsuch could be the decisive vote in these Supreme Court cases By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Cases the court could soon decide to hear involve gun rights, voting rights and a Colorado baker's refusal to design a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding. Continue reading
Apr 07 U.S. investigating whether Russia was part of Syrian chemical weapons attack By Vivian Salama, Julie Pace, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The United States is looking into whether Russia participated in the Syrian chemical weapons attack that provoked President Donald Trump's airstrikes against the Assad government, a revelation that could have dramatic implications for relations between Washington and Moscow. Continue reading
Apr 07 LISTEN: Spicer says U.S. strike on Syria was 'justified and proportional' By News Desk Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, that U.S. attacks on a Syrian air base late Thursday came after a "72-hour evolution."… Continue reading
Apr 07 5 things we learned from the fight over Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court confirmation By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch on a largely party-line 54-45 vote. Here are five ways his confirmation affects Congress and the Court. Continue reading
Apr 07 At least two dead, many injured after truck rams into Stockholm department store By Erica R. Hendry Swedish PM Stefan Löfven said it appeared to be a terrorist attack. But the Swedish Security Service stopped short of calling it an act of terror. Continue reading
Apr 07 In shadow of missile strikes on Syria, Trump has second day of meetings with China's president By Julie Pace and Vivian Salama, Associated Press Their first-night summit dinner Thursday wrapped up shortly before the U.S. announced its missile barrage on an air base in Syria. Continue reading