Mar 01 Families of Texas church massacre victims sue gun retailer By Associated Press The lawsuit alleges Academy Sports & Outdoors illegally sold the assault-style rifle, high-capacity magazine and ammunition used to kill more than two dozen people at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs. Continue reading
Feb 28 Bill lengthening gun background checks passed by House By Associated Press Capping two days of action on gun control, the House has passed legislation to allow a review period of up to 10 days for background checks on firearms purchases. Continue reading
Feb 28 4 senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency By Alan Fram, David Sharp, Associated Press A small bipartisan group of senators planned to introduce a resolution Thursday aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to finance additional miles of barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Feb 28 Virginia first lady expresses regret after complaint of racially insensitive tour By Associated Press The mother of eighth-grader says Pam Northam singled out African-American students when passing out cotton and discussing the horrors of slavery during a tour of the governor's mansion. Northam's office said the first lady did not single anyone out. Continue reading
Feb 28 Betsy DeVos proposes federal tax credits to advance school choice By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Trump administration renewed its push for school choice with a proposal to provide $5 billion a year in federal tax credits for donations made to groups offering scholarships for private schools, apprenticeships and other educational programs. Continue reading
Feb 28 The ‘awful’ work of the real doctors who inspired M*A*S*H By Dr. Howard Markel The people in MASH units worked long hours and endured horrific stresses of warfare. Continue reading
Feb 28 4 corruption scandals swirling around Benjamin Netanyahu, explained By Aron Heller, Associated Press The scandals have engulfed Netanyahu's family and his inner circle, with at least three former close confidants turning state's evidence and testifying as a witness against him. Continue reading
Feb 28 Patriots owner Robert Kraft pleads not guilty to prostitution charges By Associated Press New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two counts of misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution in a Florida case, according to court documents released Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 28 WATCH: North Korean foreign minister disputes Trump’s account of Hanoi summit breakdown By Jonathan Lemire, Deb Riechmann, Foster Klug, Associated Press Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said the North was ready to offer in writing a permanent halt of the country's nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile tests and that Washington wasted an opportunity that "may not come again."… Continue reading
Feb 28 Floodwaters rise in Northern California wine country By Associated Press Dozens of people were rescued from cars that became stranded after drivers tried to cross flooded roads. Continue reading