May 09 Trump rules out DMZ for summit with Kim By Associated Press President Donald Trump is ruling out the Korean Demilitarized Zone for his upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
May 09 Haspel says she would oppose any presidential order she felt was immoral By Deb Riechmann, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump's nominee to be CIA director said Wednesday that she does not believe torture works and she would not carry out any presidential order she thought was immoral. Continue reading
May 09 Democratic Republic of Congo reports Ebola outbreak, 2 cases confirmed By Jessica Villagomez The Democratic Republic of the Congo declared an Ebola outbreak after two suspected cases tested positive for the Zaire strain of the virus. Continue reading
May 09 Volcanic gases prompt evacuation of stragglers in Hawaii By Caleb Jones, Sophia Yan, Associated Press PAHOA, Hawaii — Police went door-to-door in Hawaii to roust residents near two new volcanic vents emitting dangerous gases in areas where lava has poured into streets and backyards for the past week. Authorities had ordered nearly 2,000 residents to… Continue reading
May 09 Who are the three Americans just released by North Korea? By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was bringing home three Americans, who had been imprisoned in North Korea for "hostile acts."… Continue reading
May 09 Leaders of Japan, China, South Korea agree to cooperate on North Korea By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Leaders from the three countries held their first three-way summit in more than two years, demonstrating a spirit of cooperation. Continue reading
May 09 Iran’s top leader, lawmakers lash out at U.S. on nuclear deal By Nasser Karimi, Amir Vahdat, Associated Press The government backlash reflected broad public anger in Iran over Trump's decision, which threatens to destroy the landmark agreement. Continue reading
May 08 Former aide to EPA chief Pruitt testifies on costly trip to Morocco By Ellen Knickmeyer, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — On a trip to Morocco last year, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt and his staff missed a connecting flight and spent more than 24 hours in Paris because his security detail’s weapons and other gear couldn’t… Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Gina Haspel, Trump’s pick for CIA director, says torture doesn’t work Gina Haspel, a 61-year-old career undercover spy who is currently acting CIA director, is expected to testify starting at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday. Watch live here. Continue reading
May 08 Congressional leaders split on Trump withdrawal from Iran deal By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Government officials from both party lines have expressed concern over President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran deal. Continue reading