Oct 05 Hong Kong ‘semi-paralyzed’ as ban-defying marches persist By John Leicester, Eileen Ng, Associated Press With subway services shut down, the wearing of face masks criminalized at rallies and Hong Kong's leader reaffirming her determination not to let rioters get the upper hand, anti-government protests that have shaken the city diminished in intensity Saturday but… Continue reading
Oct 04 Bernie Sanders diagnosed with heart attack, campaign confirms By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The Vermont senator was diagnosed with a myocardial infarction, otherwise known as a heart attack, when he went to a hospital in Las Vegas Tuesday night. Continue reading
Oct 04 House panel subpoenas White House documents By Associated Press The subpoena was issued by the House Oversight and Reform Committee as part of Democrats' impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Oct 04 Peru plunges into political crisis, bringing dark days for a dynasty By Christine Armario, Associated Press The dissolution of congress has plunged Peru into its deepest constitutional crisis in nearly three decades, and it may also be the start of a final, bleak chapter for the country's most prominent political dynasty. Continue reading
Oct 04 Paris police force attack treated as possible terror act By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press A longtime police employee stabbed four colleagues to death Thursday before he was shot and killed. A background search led to the investigation for murders committed "in relation with a terrorist enterprise" and "criminal association with terrorists," the Paris prosecutors'… Continue reading
Oct 04 House investigators seek documents from Pence By Associated Press House investigators want Vice President Mike Pence to give them documents that could shed light on whether he helped President Donald Trump pressure Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Powell says Fed’s goal is to keep economy in ‘good place’ In his brief remarks, Jerome Powell gave no hint on whether the Fed will cut interest rates for a third time this year when it meets later this month. Watch a Federal Reserve panel discussion live in our player. Continue reading
Oct 03 Sanders still hospitalized but expected to be at next debate By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Jane Sanders said her husband will rest for a few days, “but he's ready to get back out there and is looking forward to the October debate.”… Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Law enforcement should be able to access encrypted online messages, Barr says By Associated Press U.S. Attorney General William Barr and other U.S., U.K. and Australian officials are pressing Facebook to give authorities a way to read encrypted messages sent by users, re-igniting tensions between tech companies and law enforcement. Continue reading
Oct 03 New data shows how basic universal income recipients spent free money By Adam Beam, Associated Press The first data from an experiment in a California city where needy people get $500 a month from the government shows they spend most of it on things like food, clothing and utility bills. Continue reading