Jun 10 Trump complains about Fed’s policies and independence By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press President Trump made clear in an interview with CNBC his frustration with a system that provides political independence for America's central bank — something most economists see as vital to its credibility. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: John Dean says Mueller gave Congress a ‘road map’ John Dean, the former White House counsel who served as a star witness during the Watergate hearings, told a House committee that special counsel Robert Mueller's report was similar to the road map that Congress used during the impeachment hearings… Continue reading
Jun 10 Helicopter crashed on Manhattan skyscraper roof, killing pilot By Jim Mustian, Associated Press The crash, close to both Rockefeller Center and Times Square, sent rescue vehicles swarming to the building and immediately evoked memories of the Sept. 11 attacks. Continue reading
Jun 10 Ethnic massacre in central Mali leaves 95 dead, officials say By Baba Ahmed, Associated Press There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack on the ethnic Dogon village, though tensions have been high since an ethnic Dogon militia was accused of carrying out a massacre in March that left at least 157 dead. Continue reading
Jun 10 Black Missouri drivers 91% more likely to be stopped, state attorney general finds By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Last year's statewide disparity rate between white and black drivers is the highest recorded in the almost two decades since the state first began compiling data. Continue reading
Jun 10 Ex-Boston slugger David Ortiz shot at Dominican Republic bar By Martín José Adames Alcántara, Associated Press Doctors removed Oritz's gallbladder and part of his intestine, but he is in stable condition in intensive care, a spokesperson said. Continue reading
Jun 09 Kazakhstan: Protests of presidential vote bring 500 arrests By Associated Press Police detained hundreds of people in Kazakhstan amid unauthorized protests of a presidential election Sunday that opponents alleged was a fake exercise in democracy. Continue reading
Jun 09 Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel Robert Mueller's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative “path” — in the words… Continue reading
Jun 09 As Southern Baptists meet in Alabama, sex abuse tops agenda By Associated Press The Southern Baptist Convention gathers for its annual national meeting Tuesday with one sobering topic — sex abuse by clergy and staff — overshadowing all others. Continue reading
Jun 09 Mexico-US tariff deal: Questions, concerns for migration By Peter Orsi, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Other than a vague reiteration of a joint commitment to promote development, security and growth in Central America, the agreement focuses almost exclusively on enforcement and says little about the root causes driving the surge in migrants seen in recent… Continue reading