Jun 10 5 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries, with Platner's win and mixed results for Trump support By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Tuesday marked an especially significant moment for Graham Platner, the embattled veteran and oyster farmer, who is fighting to rebuild his credibility in a campaign rocked by controversy. Continue reading
Jun 10 U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in latest escalation of tensions By Jon Gambrell, Michelle L. Price, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s warning came hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan — all of which host U.S. troops — came under Iranian fire. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 3:51 U.S. retaliates against Iran after American helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi The U.S. military started what it called "self-defense strikes" against Iran for the downing of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the two crew members were both "safe and uninjured" after the Apache helicopter went… Continue watching
Jun 09 New York's Penn Station to get $8 billion remodel with columns, sunlight and Trump's name By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Images of the estimated $8 billion project were released Monday and show a return to hub's original classical style, with a stone facade and rows of Roman-style columns. Continue reading
Jun 09 TIMELAPSE: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool refills with water after Trump paint job By Steff Staples, Julia Griffin, Dan Cooney The Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial is once again filled with water following President Donald Trump's renovations. Continue reading
Jun 09 What to know about the growing opposition to an Albanian resort linked to the Trump family By Zana Cimili, Associated Press Albania’s state anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation related to the project but has not disclosed details. Continue reading
Jun 09 Netanyahu and Trump started a war together. Now, their differing goals have put them at odds By Julia Frankel, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The fighting has since died down, but the differences between the two leaders are likely to persist, in part because of their domestic political considerations. Continue reading
Jun 09 The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor By Michael R. Blood, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Pratt, a reality television personality, was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles. Continue reading
Jun 09 6 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Maine win By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. Continue reading
Jun 09 Trump booed by NBA Finals crowd prior to Game 3 By Stephen Whyno, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The president was unfazed. “It was, I think, mostly cheers,” he told reporters after the game before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington. “It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic.”… Continue reading