May 12 Pope to meet with Chilean bishops on abuse errors By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press For years, sex abuse victims have blasted the Chilean hierarchy for discrediting their claims and protecting abusers. Continue reading
May 12 Oklahoma governor signs adoption law opposed by LGBT groups By Sean Murphy, Associated Press The bill provides legal protections to faith-based agencies that won't place children in LGBT homes. Continue reading
May 11 In new ad, Congressional candidate in New Mexico says ‘F— the NRA’ By Associated Press A Democratic candidate for Congress in New Mexico is using an expletive in television ads to condemn the National Rifle Association and inaction by U.S. lawmakers on gun control. Continue reading
May 11 U.S. strikes deal with United Arab Emirates, resolving yearslong airline spat By Josh Lederman, Associated Press After months of negotiations, a deal was reached that was carefully constructed to allow both sides to claim victory. Yet in a sign of how testy the issue has become, the Emiratis and the U.S. airlines immediately disagreed about what… Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: U.S. will help boost North Korea’s economy if it gives up nuclear weapons, Pompeo says By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press "If North Korea takes bold action to quickly denuclearize, the United States is prepared to work with North Korea to achieve prosperity on the par with our South Korean friends," Pompeo said. Continue reading
May 11 Flynn campaigns for GOP candidates while awaiting sentencing By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Flynn, 59, served as Trump's national security adviser for 24 days. He pleaded guilty in December to making false statements about reaching out to the Russians on behalf of President-elect Trump. Continue reading
May 11 AT&T chief lobbyist out after hiring Trump attorney Cohen By Associated Press In a memo to employees, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said the company made a "big mistake" in hiring Cohen as a political consultant. While everything the company did was legal, Stephenson said that the association with Cohen was "a serious… Continue reading
May 11 4 troopers hurt, suspect dead in Oklahoma shootout By Associated Press Four Oklahoma troopers were struck by gunfire or shrapnel while serving a warrant early Friday at a man's home that may have been booby-trapped to spark a large fire, authorities said. Continue reading
May 11 Decision on Trump special counsel interview delayed, Giuliani says By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Any preparation with Trump for a possible interview with investigators would likely be delayed until after the June 12 summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore because "I wouldn't want to take his concentration off something far, far more important,"… Continue reading
May 11 Women on the ballot in 2018 are shattering stereotypes about motherhood and leadership By Jill S. Greenlee for The Conversation Women are running for office in record numbers this year. Among their many experiences, roles and identities, many are emphasizing being a mom. Continue reading