Nov 01 U.S. charges China-controlled company in trade secrets theft By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The prosecution comes amid heightened trade tensions between China and the U.S. and as the Trump administration raises alarms that Beijing remains intent on stealing technology and inventions to gain an economic upper hand. Continue reading
Nov 01 Google employees stage walkouts over mistreatment of women in tech By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Carrying signs that included a mocking reference to the company's original "Don't be evil" motto, thousands of Google employees around the world briefly walked off the job Thursday to protest what they said was the tech giant's mishandling of sexual… Continue reading
Nov 01 WATCH: Trump announces plans to sign immigration order, raising legal questions By Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Thursday he plans to sign an order next week that could lead to the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the southern border and bar anyone caught crossing illegally from claiming asylum — two legally dubious proposals… Continue reading
Nov 01 Divers recover data recorder from crashed Indonesian jet By Niniek Karmini, Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press The flight data recorder could provide clues as to what caused the jet to plunge into Indonesian seas earlier this week, killing 189 people. Continue reading
Oct 31 When Trump says ‘fake news,’ this is what supporters say they hear By Daniel Bush At a rally in Florida, the president's criticism of the media takes on different meanings, depending on who you ask. Continue reading
Oct 31 An Iowa diocese covered up priest’s abuse of dozens of boys By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press The Rev. Jerome Coyle, now 85, was stripped of his parish assignments in the 1980s but never defrocked. And it was not until this week, after The Associated Press inquired about him, that he was publicly identified by the church… Continue reading
Oct 31 WATCH: Trump kicks off final midterms blitz in Florida By Associated Press Trump's rally in Estero, Florida, on Wednesday was the first of 11 events he will hold across eight battlefield states over the next six days as he tries to bolster Republican turnout and counter Democratic enthusiasm heading into Election Day. Continue reading
Oct 31 Suspect in Kentucky grocery store shootings indicted on murder charges By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The suspect was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of murder, one count of criminal attempted murder and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment stemming from the attack at a Kroger store in suburban Louisville last week. Continue reading
Oct 31 NRA’s election spending lower than previous campaigns By Lisa Marie Pane, Julie Pace, Associated Press The NRA has put $11 million into midterm races this year — less than half what it spent four years ago in a campaign that gave Republicans full control of Congress. Continue reading
Oct 31 Is the U.S. doing enough to fight anti-Semitism? By Joshua Barajas To people who study extremism, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter's digital footprint was a sign of a disturbing trend. Continue reading