Jul 08 WATCH: Trump discusses ‘America’s environmental leadership’ By Associated Press President Donald Trump promoted his environmental record in the face of widespread criticism over his administration's regulatory rollbacks. Continue reading
Jul 08 Warren raises $19.1 million, topping Sanders during second quarter By Elana Schor, Associated Press The Massachusetts senator's second-quarter contributions leave her behind only Pete Buttigieg, the South Bend, Indiana, mayor who reported nearly $25 million in donations, and former Vice President Joe Biden, who tallied $21.5 million since his candidacy began in late April. Continue reading
Jul 08 Coco Gauff ends run at Wimbledon after loss in 4th round By Chris Lehourites, Associated Press The 15-year-old American, who became the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon's main draw in the professional era, lost to former No. 1 Simona Halep. Continue reading
Jul 08 Ukraine’s new president invites Putin for talks By Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict in the east and Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea. Continue reading
Jul 08 Kris Kobach launches U.S. Senate bid in Kansas By John Hanna, Associated Press Nationally known as an advocate of tough immigration policies and a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, Kobach launched his campaign amid tepid support from some Republicans who voiced concern that his recent loss in the governor's race could threaten… Continue reading
Jul 08 UN rights chief ‘appalled’ by conditions in U.S. for migrants By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said Monday that children should never be held in immigration detention facilities or separated from their families. Continue reading
Jul 08 Heavy rains strand Washington drivers, flood White House basement By Associated Press Water levels at a flood-prone area along the Capital Beltway rose more than 7 feet over 30 minutes after 9 a.m., according to the weather service. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Financier Jeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking of minors The 66-year-old hedge fund manager who once hobnobbed with some of the world's most powerful people was charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy and could get up to 45 years in prison. Continue reading
Jul 07 Greece’s left-wing leader concedes election By Elena Becatoros, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has conceded his country’s parliamentary election and said he phoned conservative opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis to congratulate him on his victory. Continue reading
Jul 07 Afghan officials say car bomb kills 12, wounds scores By Amir Shah, Associated Press The Taliban carried out a devastating suicide car bombing in central Afghanistan Sunday that killed 12 people and wounded over 150 others, said Afghan officials. Continue reading