Aug 04 All eyes on ‘right-hand man’ in Manafort trial By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The most critical moment in the former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's financial fraud trial will likely arrive next week with the testimony of his longtime associate Rick Gates, whom witnesses have described as Manafort's "right-hand man."… Continue reading
Aug 04 Weather to bring renewed fire danger to Northern California By Paul Elias, Associated Press rews battling deadly Northern California wildfires braced for a weekend of windy, hot weather that could drive the flames into new areas and threaten more homes. Continue reading
Aug 04 U.S., North Korean top diplomats exchange pleasantries, barbs By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Roller-coaster nuclear diplomacy between the United States and North Korea hit highs and lows on Saturday as the countries' top diplomats traded polite words and barbs. Continue reading
Aug 03 Man who harassed Yellowstone bison arrested at Glacier park By Associated Press MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — An Oregon man who was caught on video harassing a bison in Yellowstone National Park was arrested in Glacier National Park in the third disturbance in less than a week at a national park, officials… Continue reading
Aug 03 SEC drops investigation into Exxon climate change response By Associated Press NEW YORK — The government has dropped a two-year investigation into how Exxon Mobil Corp. factors climate-change regulations into its calculations of the value of its assets, the company said Friday. Continue reading
Aug 03 Most babies aren’t breastfed in their critical first hour of life, study shows By Laura Santhanam “These low global rates of early initiation of breastfeeding are evidence of a massive missed opportunity worldwide,” the report said. Continue reading
Aug 03 Report: Trump commission did not find widespread voter fraud By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine — The now-disbanded voting integrity commission launched by the Trump administration uncovered no evidence to support claims of widespread voter fraud, according to an analysis of administration documents released Friday. Continue reading
Aug 03 Meyer says he followed protocol for 2015 abuse allegations By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press Ohio State coach Urban Meyer insisted Friday that he followed proper reporting protocols regarding domestic violence allegations against an assistant coach in 2015, defending himself and his storied career in his first extensive comments since he was put on paid… Continue reading
Aug 03 JFK’s rocking chair, other iconic memorabilia up for grabs By William J. Kole, Associated Press BOSTON — Some of the most iconic items associated with the late President John F. Kennedy are going on the auction block. Continue reading
Aug 03 Greek public order minister resigns after deadly forest fire By Costas Kantouris, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press ATHENS, Greece — Greece's public order minister resigned Friday over the deadly forest fire that killed at least 87 people in a seaside area near Athens last week, after spending days defending the way authorities under his supervision handled the… Continue reading