Oct 03 Some in GOP want inquiry into Trump, but balk at impeachment talk By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Their comments represent thin cracks in what has been a solid foundation for Trump, a sign that some rank-and-file Republicans are unwilling to dismiss the inquiry as baseless. Continue reading
Oct 03 U.S. finalizes sale of 150 anti-tank missiles to Ukraine By Associated Press The $39.2 million sale includes 10 launch units for the Javelin missiles and related equipment, according a Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice. Continue reading
Oct 03 State with heavy greenhouse gas emissions moves to join climate initiative By Marc Levy, Associated Press Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf took a step toward capping greenhouse gas emissions from power plants Thursday, part of an effort to fight climate change in a heavily populated and fossil fuel-rich state that has long been one of the nation's… Continue reading
Oct 03 ACLU suit seeks damages for separated immigrant families By Associated Press The ACLU and other attorneys filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the government violated immigrants’ rights and traumatized young children who were taken from their parents after crossing the border illegally. Continue reading
Oct 03 Coast Guard lieutenant pleads guilty to gun and drug crimes By Associated Press Prosecutors claimed Christopher Hasson had a computer spreadsheet hit list that included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker and Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Oct 03 Arabs in Israel strike to protest deadly crime wave By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The protesters called for an end to the violence and criticized what they see as indifference on the part of Israeli authorities. Continue reading
Oct 03 Drought conditions worsen across 14 southern U.S. states By Jeff Martin, Associated Press Overall, nearly 20 percent of the lower 48 U.S. states is experiencing drought conditions. Continue reading
Oct 03 Consumer watchdog agency probes Juul and other vaping firms By Associated Press More than 1 in 4 high school students reported vaping in the past month, according to the latest government survey data. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Trump says China should investigate the Bidens By publicly egging China on to investigate a Democratic political rival, Trump affirmed the approach he made in private to Ukraine’s president that has led to the impeachment investigation by the House. Continue reading
Oct 03 Hong Kong teen who was shot is charged with rioting By Eileen Ng, Associated Press The shooting happened during widespread clashes marred China’s National Day celebration and marked an alarming escalation in violence in the unrest. Continue reading