Jul 13 U.S. offers full support to Mexico to capture drug lord ‘El Chapo’ By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The United States is pledging assistance to Mexico's government in bringing escaped drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to justice. Continue reading
Jul 13 Iran nuclear agreement expected to come Tuesday By Matthew Lee, George Jahn, Associated Press VIENNA -- Disputes over attempts to probe Tehran's alleged work on nuclear weapons unexpectedly persisted Monday, diplomats said, threatening plans to wrap up an Iran nuclear deal by midnight -- the latest in a series of deadlines for the negotiations. Continue reading
Jul 13 What does Scott Walker believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Ellen Rolfes, Lisa Desjardins He is Colorado-born, Iowa-taught (until age 10) and Wisconsin-made. Scott Walker did not graduate from college but he started winning elections at age 26 and has not lost since. Here's where Walker stands on 10 key issues. Continue reading
Jul 13 Clinton to Bush: American workers need a raise By Ken Thomas and Jill Colvin, Associated Press NEW YORK -- Hillary Rodham Clinton accused former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush of lacking an understanding of the needs of American workers on Monday, using an agenda-setting economic speech to cast Republican prescriptions for the economy as relics of the… Continue reading
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Jul 12 Clinton to focus on raising middle class incomes By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Hillary Rodham Clinton will make boosting middle class incomes and wages the focus of her economic agenda, pointing to stagnant paychecks as the central challenge facing the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Jul 12 Trump doubles down on immigration comments in Vegas speech By Associated Press Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump criticized U.S. immigration and trade policies on Saturday in speeches that veered from accusing Mexico of deliberately sending criminals across the border to professing respect for the Mexican government and love for its people. Continue reading
Jul 12 Teacher’s union endorses Clinton By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Hillary Rodham Clinton has won the endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers. It’s the first major labor union to make an endorsement in the 2016 presidential campaign. Continue reading
Jul 12 McConnell: Iran deal will be ‘hard sell’ to Congress By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and other congressional leaders expressed doubts Sunday about a historic agreement with Iran to address that country's nuclear program, predicting President Barack Obama could face hurdles in Congress if negotiators reach… Continue reading
Jul 11 Photo essay: Migrants share their most cherished belongings By Carey Reed, Kenzi Abou-Sabe Take an inside look into the journeys and lives of several migrants, as captured by a group of international photojournalists. Continue reading