Mar 20 David Rockefeller, billionaire philanthropist and businessman, dies at 101 By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas “The spirit of civic responsibility that defined his career brought great public benefits to our city and country, and it inspired so many others to become more involved in philanthropy and public affairs,” former New York mayor Bloomberg said. Continue reading
Mar 20 Amid FBI investigation, White House tries to distance Trump from campaign aides By Jill Colvin, Associated Press It comes amid an FBI investigation into possible connections between Trump "associates" and Russia. Continue reading
Mar 20 Homeland Security releases names of local jails that won't hold immigrants By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Trump administration is naming some names in its efforts to shame local jails that don't cooperate with immigration authorities. It's putting the spotlight on Travis County, Texas, home of liberal Austin. Continue reading
Mar 20 AP report: U.S., UK bar laptop carry-ons from Mideast, N. Africa flights By David Koenig, Joan Lowy, Associated Press Royal Jordanian airlines says the U.S. government is barring passengers on some of its flights from bringing laptops, iPads, cameras in carry-on luggage. Continue reading
Mar 20 Supreme Court seems divided in property rights dispute By Sam Hananel, Associated Press The case has drawn interest from property rights and business groups that say such rules let the government avoid paying landowners for restricting land use. Continue reading
Mar 20 Top Palestinian official: Trump committed to two states By Aron Heller, Associated Press Jibril Rajoub told reporters that President Donald Trump told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a recent phone call that he was a"strategic partner."… Continue reading
Mar 20 Comey: FBI is investigating possible links between Russia, Trump associates By Eric Tucker and Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press FBI investigation is part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election. Continue reading
Mar 20 What we know — and don't — about Neil Gorsuch's judicial philosophy By Ellis Kim As Judge Neil Gorsuch's hearings get underway, here is a closer look at his record and what it tells us about how he might rule on the court. Continue reading
Mar 20 Norway is the happiest country on earth, survey says By Associated Press The United States is 14th on a new international report from economists that ranks world countries on happiness. Continue reading
Mar 20 Trump says Democrats 'made up' allegations of Russia interference By Eric Tucker and Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press Trump's tweets came just hours before a potentially politically damaging hearing on allegations of Russian hacking and possible ties to his campaign. Continue reading