Nov 22 Fact checking the presidential candidates on climate science By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press When it comes to climate science, two of the three Democratic presidential candidates are A students, while most of the Republican contenders are flunking, according to a panel of scientists who reviewed candidates' comments. Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump and Carson repeat calls to spy on U.S. Muslims By Associated Press Donald Trump says he wants a database, watch lists and unspecified other "checks and balances" to track Muslims in the U.S. Continue reading
Nov 22 Experts predict sharp premium increases for Medicare drug plan By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press With time running out on open enrollment season, many seniors are facing sharply higher premiums for Medicare's popular prescription drug program. The reason: rising drug costs have overtaken a long stretch of stable premiums… Continue reading
Nov 22 Democrat Edwards wins Louisiana governor's race By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press Democrats in Louisiana rejoiced as they reclaimed the governor's mansion for the first time in eight years, while the state's GOP leader insisted "our Republican brand is strong" even amid the defeat of a one-time political powerhouse, Republican U.S. Sen. Continue reading
Nov 22 New poll shows Trump far ahead among New Hampshire GOP voters By Bob Kovach With three months remaining before primary votes are cast, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to dominate the Republican race in New Hampshire. Continue reading
Nov 21 Ben Carson questions claims of racial bias by police By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says he is still waiting to see evidence of racial bias by police forces in the U.S. Continue reading
Nov 21 Fact-checking the week in political claims on terror By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press If truth is the first casualty of war, it can also take a beating in a time of terrorism. A week of raging debate over Syrian refugees and Islamic State violence has scattered misinformation everywhere. Continue reading
Nov 21 GOP criticizes Trump for supporting database tracking Muslims in U.S. By Julie Pace and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump on Saturday tried to back away from his support for a government database to track Muslims in the United States, an idea that drew sharp rebukes from his Republican presidential rivals and disbelief from legal experts. Continue reading
Nov 21 Aviation task force recommends registration of even smaller drones By Joan Lowy, Associated Press An aviation industry task force is recommending that operators be required to register drones weighing as little as a half a pound, a threshold that could include some remote-controlled toys, industry officials said. Continue reading
Nov 21 Pentagon pressing allies for more help against Islamic State By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon is pressing European and Arab allies to provide more troops and support for the war against the Islamic State group, hoping that the horror of the Paris attacks - and the fear more are coming - will compel… Continue reading