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President Donald Trump waves as he as walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington from South Korea, on June 30, 2019. Photo by Yuri Gripas/Reuters

Politics Jul 06

AP fact check: Trump on vets, economy and history

By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Associated Press

Trump faces criticism for July 4 display of military strength

This Fourth of July, Vice President Mike Pence welcomed newly naturalized U.S. citizens in the nation’s capital. In Iowa, the holiday meant special campaign events for 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. Meanwhile, crowds gathered in Washington for President Trump’s “Salute to…

Why Trump’s Fourth of July event is complicated for the U.S. military

President Trump has been yearning for a large-scale military display since he took office. With this year’s Fourth of July celebration, which includes tanks, fighter jets and the Blue Angels, he gets his wish -- but not without criticism. The…

In July 4 speech, Trump explains why he thinks America is great

President Trump took the stage at his “Salute to America” event this evening. Although there was some apprehension over his speech would be political, his remarks primarily focused on American history and why he thinks the U.S. is as strong…

How past presidents celebrated the Fourth of July

In modern times, presidents have tended to stand back and let the people party.

By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

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People walk by the clothing retailer Forever 21 in New York City on September 12, 2019. Photo by Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Nation Oct 16

U.S. retail sales dip 0.3 percent in September

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren debate during the fourth U.S. Democratic presidential candidates 2020 election debate in Westerville, Ohio, U.S., October 15, 2019. Photo by REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Politics Oct 16

Sanders and Warren stockpile millions more than 2020 rivals

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Pope Francis kisses a baby as he arrives for the weekly general audience at the Vatican, October 16, 2019. Photo by REUTERS/Remo Casilli

World Oct 16

Pope on World Food Day laments paradox of hunger, obesity

By Associated Press

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan poses with supporters of his ruling AK Party behind a national flag at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, October 16, 2019. Photo by Murat Cetinmuhurdar / Presidential Press Office / Handout via REUTERS

World Oct 16

Turkey calls on Kurdish fighters to lay arms, vacate border

By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam holds a news conference after her policy address for 2019, in Hong Kong, China, October 16, 2019. Photo by REUTERS/Umit Bektas

World Oct 16

Chaos as Hong Kong lawmakers thwart leader’s annual address

By John Leicester, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden looks on as Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during the fourth U.S. Democratic presidential candidates 2020 election debate at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio U.S., October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton - HP1EFAG01IY7Q

Politics Oct 16

5 takeways from the Democratic debate

By Daniel Bush

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to people as they gather for a vigil to remember victims of the mass shootings at Dayton and El Paso, at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Politics Oct 15

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar to endorse Bernie Sanders for president, according to his campaign

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidates Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, billionaire activist Tom Steyer, Senator Cory Booker, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren pose before the start of the fourth U.S. Democratic presidential candidates 2020 election debate at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio U.S., October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

Politics Oct 15

AP FACT CHECK: Do candidates’ claims in the Democratic debate hold up?

By Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidates Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren applaud as they pose together at the start of the fourth U.S. Democratic presidential candidates 2020 election debate in Westerville, Ohio, U.S., October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Politics Oct 15

How old is too old to be president? 3 oldest Democratic candidates defend ability to do the job

By Associated Press

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Julian Castro gestures during a televised townhall on CNN dedicated to LGBTQ issues in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake - RC1BC61D0360

Politics Oct 15

‘Police violence is also gun violence,’ Julian Castro says

By Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during the fourth U.S. Democratic presidential candidates 2020 election debate at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio U.S., October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Politics Oct 15

Buttigieg tells Gabbard she’s ‘dead wrong’ on earlier support of withdrawing troops from Syria

By Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden listens to Senator Elizabeth Warren during the fourth U.S. Democratic presidential candidates 2020 election debate in Westerville, Ohio.REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Politics Oct 15

2020 Democratic candidates challenge Warren on how she’ll fund ‘Medicare for All’ plan

By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the fourth U.S. Democratic presidential candidates 2020 election debate in Westerville, Ohio, U.S., October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Politics Oct 15

Biden defends son against Ukraine criticism at Democratic presidential debate

By Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidates Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, billionaire activist Tom Steyer, Senator Cory Booker, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, entrepreneur Andrew Yang, former Rep. Beto O''Rourke, Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Housing Secretary Julian Castro pose together at the start of the fourth Democratic U.S. 2020 presidential election debate at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

Politics Oct 15

At Democratic debate, all candidates say Congress has no choice but to begin Trump impeachment

By Steve Peoples, Will Wessert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff speaks next to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi regarding the impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Politics Oct 15

WATCH: Pelosi, Schiff say House isn’t calling for formal House impeachment vote

By Associated Press

Politics Oct 15

Giuliani tells NewsHour his work in Ukraine is ‘intertwined’ with work as Trump’s personal attorney

By Yamiche Alcindor

Nation Oct 15

Cup champion Blues visit Trump at White House as full team

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a naturalization ceremony on July 4, 2019.

World Oct 15

Pence will lead U.S. delegation to Turkey

By Associated Press

World Oct 15

LeBron James angers Hong Kong protesters with ‘free speech’ comments

By John Leicester, Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Tarana Burke attends Take Back The Workplace March and #MeToo Survivors March & Rally at Producers Guild of America on November 12, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/WireImage)

Politics Oct 15

MeToo leader launches hashtag to mobilize voters

By Errin Haines, Associated Press