Oct 28 Treasury Secretary vows more economic sanctions on Iran By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Secretary Mnuchin met Monday in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called on Washington to impose additional sanctions to halt what he called Iran's "plunge for everything" in the region. Continue reading
Oct 28 Dates set for special election to fill Rep. Cummings’ seat By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan set the special primary election for Feb. 4 and the special general election for April 28. Continue reading
Oct 28 Republican Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon won’t seek reelection By Matthew Daly, Andrew Selsky, Associated Press Walden is a former chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee and now serves as the top Republican on the energy panel. Continue reading
Oct 28 Boundary-pushing Dave Chappelle receives Mark Twain award By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press A host of comedians and musicians paid tribute to Chappelle, 46, describing him as a uniquely gifted and passionate performer. Continue reading
Oct 28 Security increased at IS prisons after leader’s death By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Forces from the Kurdish-led internal security agency were "on high alert" after Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death in anticipation of possible riots or attacks. Continue reading
Oct 28 Biden makes new campaign hires with focus on Super Tuesday By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Biden has led most national polls since he joined the race in April, but he's slipped some as other candidates, most notably Warren, have risen. Continue reading
Oct 27 California Rep. Katie Hill resigns amid ethics probe By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Democratic congresswoman Katie Hill of California has resigned amid an ethics probe and revelations of an affair with a campaign staffer. Continue reading
Oct 27 Timeline of the rise and fall of the Islamic State group By Associated Press Key moments in the rise and fall of the Islamic State group. Continue reading
Oct 27 John Conyers, longest serving African American in Congress, dies at the age of 90 By Yamiche Alcindor Former Rep. John Conyers, the longest-serving black member of Congress and founder of the Black Caucus, has died. The Detroit Democrat was 90. Continue reading
Oct 27 After bishops call for married priests, pope urges new ways By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press On the heels of a bold call by Amazon region bishops for married men to become priests, Pope Francis is urging openness to new ways, and in a possible slap at conservative critics who fear he is weakening the Catholic… Continue reading