Aug 27 What’s in Trump’s proposed trade deal with Mexico? By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump on Monday moved to replace NAFTA with the United States-Mexico Trade Agreement, calling it “much simpler, much better” than a trade deal he has criticized for years. Continue reading
Aug 27 Police say Jacksonville shooter ‘clearly targeted other gamers.’ Here’s what we know By Joshua Barajas Authorities have yet to determine a motive for the shooting. Continue reading
Aug 27 John McCain wanted this statement read after his death By Joshua Barajas In his farewell message, Sen. John McCain urged Americans to "not despair" the country's "present difficulties, but believe always in the promise and greatness of America."… Continue reading
Aug 27 Under pressure, White House re-lowers flag for McCain By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Trump's proclamation came just hours after the White House flag had been returned to full-staff, drawing complaints from right and left. Continue reading
Aug 27 U.S. and Mexico tentatively set to replace NAFTA with new deal By Paul Wiseman, Luis Alonso Lugo, Rob Gillies, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he'll be "terminating" the North American Free Trade Agreement as he pursues a deal with Mexico and starts negotiations with Canada. Continue reading
Aug 27 ‘I won’t say a word about it’: Pope Francis doesn’t address claims that he knew of allegations against ex-archbishop By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis declined Sunday to confirm or deny claims by the Vatican's retired ambassador to the U.S. that he knew in 2013 about sexual misconduct allegations against the former archbishop of Washington, Theodore McCarrick, but rehabilitated him anyway. Continue reading
Aug 27 John McCain to be buried near best friend at U.S. Naval Academy By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press It will be a fitting final resting place for a man who prized military service, cherished friendship and had little patience for formalities. Continue reading
Aug 27 UN team says Myanmar military chiefs should face genocide case By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Investigators working for the U.N.'s top human rights body said that Myanmar military leaders should be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims, taking the unusual step of identifying six by name among those behind crimes against the ethnic minority. Continue reading
Aug 27 Shooting at esports event in Florida raises calls for more security By Tamara Lush, Russ Bynum, Associated Press A champion gamer's decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video competition — killing two people and wounding nine others before killing himself — has prompted calls from gamers for more security at esports tournaments. Continue reading
Aug 27 Few Democrats favor liberal cry to abolish ICE, poll finds By Thomas Beaumont, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press But even as they don't want to fully dismantle Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 57 percent of Democrats view the agency negatively, including nearly three-fourths of those who describe themselves as liberal, according to a new poll. Continue reading