Apr 25 Putin says North Korea ready to denuclearize — if it gets guarantees By Vladimir Isachenkov, Eric Talmadge, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un confirmed during their first summit Thursday he is willing to give up his nuclear weapons — but only if he gets an ironclad guarantee of security beforehand. Continue reading
Apr 25 Father of suspected Easter bombers arrested By Emily Schmall, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press The father of two of the suspected Easter suicide bombers was arrested Thursday on suspicion of aiding his sons, Sri Lanka's prime minister said, as businesses and religious leaders worried about a new attack four days after blasts killed more… Continue reading
Apr 25 Pentagon watchdog clears acting chief Patrick Shanahan of wrongdoing By Robert Burns, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon's watchdog agency has cleared Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan of wrongdoing in connection with allegations that he had used his official position to favor his former employer, Boeing Co., a U.S. official said Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 25 Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, declaring the "soul of this nation" at stake if President Donald Trump wins re-election. Continue reading
Apr 24 Booker releases tax returns showing high charitable giving By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press Sen. Cory Booker donated $24,000 to charity in 2018 — or more than 15 percent of his income. That contrasts with other Democratic presidential candidates who have reported giving much smaller percentages to charity in their tax returns, often 2… Continue reading
Apr 24 NRA beset by infighting ahead of its annual convention By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press NRA insiders and longtime observers describe an organization at war with itself over a central question: Has it strayed too far from its original mission of gun safety and outdoor shooting sports and become too political?… Continue reading
Apr 24 Here’s how to listen to PBS NewsHour’s podcasts By Dan Cooney There are many ways to listen to our new series from Antarctica and the parts of our show that are already available in podcast format. Continue reading
Apr 24 U.S. measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press New York City health officials on Wednesday reported 61 new cases since late last week, apparently pushing this year's nationwide tally past the 667 cases reported for all of 2014. That would make 2019 the worst year for measles since… Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump Fed pick under scrutiny for writings disparaging women By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Stephen Moore said in email that the articles published years ago do not reflect his opinions today. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Trump says White House to fight all Democrats’ subpoenas By Associated Press President Donald Trump says his White House will be "fighting all the subpoenas" issued by House Democrats in their investigations into his administration. Continue reading