Aug 08 Biden's decision on presidential bid expected after retreat By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Vice President Joe Biden and his wife are retreating from Washington for a week in South Carolina with little on their schedule but a momentous decision to make: whether he should run for president. Continue reading
Aug 08 Trump comments on Fox News' Megyn Kelly incite GOP scolding By Associated Press Trump's latest incendiary comment, about one of the Fox News moderators from Thursday's Republican presidential debate, has led to a scolding by the party and condemnation by organizers of the RedState Gathering. Continue reading
Aug 07 Update: Colorado theater shooter Holmes sentenced to life in prison By News Desk Colorado theater shooter James Holmes was sentenced Friday to a life term with no parole. The jury considered sentencing Holmes to the death penalty, but their decision was not unanimous, meaning he receives an automatic life sentence instead. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 11:48 Shields and Brooks on GOP debate standouts, Schumer's Iran deal rejection By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the first Republican presidential debate, whether Vice President Joe Biden is considering a 2016 run and Sen. Chuck Schumer’s announcement… Continue watching
Aug 07 Report: Most railroads won't meet safety deadline By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Only a handful of railroads are close to meeting a deadline this year to install safety technology that can prevent many crashes, including derailments due to excessive speed like the deadly Amtrak crash in Philadelphia in May, according… Continue reading
Aug 07 Fact checking Trump's history of insulting women By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump says he can't recall specifics of insulting women, though news reports paint a long history of him comparing women to animals. Continue reading
Aug 07 Gwen's Take: Candidates debates, and why we should love them By Gwen Ifill Ninety minutes in, Jeb Bush found his voice, speaking out for civility. Shortly after, John Kasich admitted he went to a gay friend's wedding. About an hour before, Ben Carson thanked the moderator for remembering to call on him. And… Continue reading
Aug 06 Which candidate spoke the most at the first GOP debate? By Vanessa Dennis, Megan Crigger Who will stand out at tonight's Republican debate? We'll keep track of how much time each of the 10 candidates gets to speak. Check back here after the debate for the final tally. Continue reading
Aug 06 Trump sets combative tone for first Republican debate CLEVELAND -- A combative Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman-turned-presidential candidate, jolted the first Republican debate of the 2016 campaign by warning he might run as an independent if denied the GOP nomination. His startling declaration left his onstage rivals scrambling… Continue reading
Aug 06 Chuck Schumer, No. 3 Senate Democrat, to oppose Obama's Iran nuclear deal By Donna Cassata, Associated Press New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a statement that there is a real risk that Iran will not moderate and will use the pact to pursue its nefarious goals. Continue reading