Jul 27 Special counsel Mueller to call 35 witnesses in Paul Manafort trial By Associated Press The witnesses in the financial crimes case of Paul Manafort include former accountants, assistants and even friends. Among them is Rick Gates, a former Manafort deputy who pleaded guilty in Mueller's investigation earlier this year and agreed to cooperate with… Continue reading
Jul 27 Why aren’t more Americans getting screened for these cancers? By Laura Santhanam Breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer accounted for four out of 10 new cancer diagnoses and a fifth of all cancer deaths in recent years, the CDC says in a new report. Continue reading
Jul 27 What do Pakistanis think of Imran Khan’s election victory? By Larisa Epatko Pakistanis on Wednesday chose former cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan’s party over the two main political parties, marking a changing tide in voters’ attitudes and hopes for their country. Continue reading
Jul 27 Wheeler breaks with Pruitt policy, saying EPA will enforce stricter pollution limits for glider trucks By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Wheeler wrote in a memo that Pruitt appeared to have overstepped his authority in the July 6 order, which barred the agency from enforcing a cap imposed during the Obama administration on the annual production of higher-polluting tractor-trailers. Continue reading
Jul 27 Massive Northern California wildfire kills second firefighter By Jonathan J. Cooper, Amanda Lee Myers, Associated Press An explosive wildfire raged through several Northern California communities, killing two firefighters and destroying dozens of homes after thousands of terrified residents fled in miles-long traffic jams. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Trump claims U.S. is ‘economic envy of the entire world’ By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump is celebrating data showing the U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent. Continue reading
Jul 27 The legal implications on Trump or Cohen unclear on secret tape By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A secret recording of Donald Trump discussing payments to a Playboy model has brought renewed attention to the question of whether he might have tried to block damaging stories ahead of the 2016 election. But it's not clear that the… Continue reading
Jul 27 Roseanne Barr on racist tweet: ‘I wish I worded it better’ By Associated Press In Roseanne Barr's first TV interview since her ABC sitcom was canceled for a racist tweet, the comedian apologized for her "ill-worded" post and insisted she is not a bigot. Continue reading
Jul 27 AP fact check: Trump overstates his claims on the economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Donald Trump is prematurely claiming he proved naysayers wrong in boosting U.S. economic growth. Here's a look at his claims. Continue reading
Jul 27 Trump denies knowing about Trump Tower meeting in advance By Jill Colvin, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press President Donald Trump denied Friday that he knew in advance about a Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 between a Russian lawyer, his eldest son and other campaign aides that had been convened to hear dirt on his Democratic rival,… Continue reading