Jan 31 U.S. expected to announce withdrawal from arms control treaty as soon as Friday By Deb Riechmann, Robert Burns, Matthew Lee, Associated Press An American withdrawal, which has been expected for months, would follow years of unresolved dispute over Russian compliance with the pact, known as the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces, or INF, treaty. Some analysts worry the demise of the treaty could fuel… Continue reading
Jan 31 FEC flags Arizona Sen. McSally for excessive campaign donations By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The federal agency flagged dozens of contributions to McSally from more than 60 donors that appear to exceed those limits, including one who cut a $10,000 check during the general election alone, according to an analysis of FEC records. Continue reading
Jan 31 286 accused of sexually abusing minors in Texas, state’s Catholic leaders say By David Warren, Associated Press The revelation represents one of the largest collection of names to be released since an explosive grand jury report last year in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Jan 31 Family of journalist killed in Syria awarded $300 million in U.S. court By Associated Press Seven years after correspondent Marie Colvin was killed while covering the Syrian revolution, a Washington court has found the Syrian government liable and awarded more than $300 million in damages. Continue reading
Jan 31 Trump optimistic in midst of key trade talks with China By Associated Press President Donald Trump, preparing to meet a Chinese trade delegation Thursday, said the United States won't reach any final trade agreement with China until he sits down again with President Xi Jinping. Continue reading
Jan 31 Italy slides into recession, darkening outlook for Europe By Colleen Barry, Pan Pylas, Associated Press Italy has fallen back into recession, intensifying concerns about the 19-country eurozone economy and a possible flare-up in the debt market jitters that haunted the bloc in recent years. Continue reading
Jan 31 Afghan forces still shrinking, security gaps growing, report says By Robert Burns, Associated Press As the Trump administration pushes for peace in Afghanistan, a new U.S. watchdog report says Afghan security forces are shrinking, gaps in security are growing, and the Taliban are largely holding their own despite a surge in American bombing. Continue reading
Jan 31 ICE force-feeding detainees on hunger strike By Garance Burke, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Federal immigration officials are force-feeding six immigrants through plastic nasal tubes during a hunger strike that's gone on for a month inside a Texas detention facility, The Associated Press has learned. Continue reading
Jan 31 Trump appears to sour on congressional border security talks By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Thursday to ratchet up his demands on his long-stalled border wall, appearing to sour on congressional talks aimed at striking a deal with Democrats that he could sign. Continue reading
Jan 31 Brexit may have to be delayed, foreign secretary says By Danica Kirka, Associated Press A key member of Prime Minister Theresa May's government acknowledged Thursday that Britain's exit from the European Union may have to be delayed if negotiations on a divorce deal drag on. Continue reading