Feb 13 The U.S. has 6 Olympic medals. Here are the Winter Olympians to watch next By Courtney Norris The first week of Winter Olympics is almost over. Here's who we're watching next, and a quick recap of recent Olympic highlights. Continue reading
Feb 13 FBI contradicts White House timeline of Rob Porter events By Deb Reichmann, Zeke Miller, Associated Press FBI Director Chris Wray said the bureau closed its background investigation on Rob Porter in January, weeks before the allegations were published. Continue reading
Feb 13 Conservatives lash out at GOP spending binge By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The GOP is the party of fiscal responsibility no more. Continue reading
Feb 13 A top official’s sudden departure adds to the strain of vacancies at the Justice Department By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The recent departure of the Justice Department's No. 3 official is adding to the turmoil at an agency that already lacks permanent, politically appointed leaders for many of its most important divisions. Continue reading
Feb 13 U.S. intelligence agencies expect Russia to target 2018 midterms By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press The Trump administration predicts Russia will meddle in U.S. elections this year as it pursues bolder cyber operations and false information campaigns against America and its allies. Continue reading
Feb 13 Trump prods Congress amid debate on immigration By Alan Fram, Associated Press President Donald Trump warned that it's now or never when it comes to extending protections for young immigrants living in the country illegally. Continue reading
Feb 12 Opioid makers gave $10 million to advocacy groups that promoted use of their pills, report says By Matthew Perrone, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The investigation by Missouri's Sen. Claire McCaskill sheds light on the opioid industry's ability to shape public opinion and raises questions about its role in an overdose epidemic that has claimed hundreds of thousands of American lives. Continue reading
Feb 12 2 Baltimore police officers found guilty in federal corruption case By Joshua Barajas Detectives Daniel Hersl and Marcus Taylor, formerly of the city's Gun Trace Task Force, were found guilty of racketeering charges, after weeks of testimony that detailed how the officers used force to extort people for cash and drugs, among other… Continue reading
Feb 12 Amazon planning to cut hundreds of jobs By Jessica Yarvin Most of the layoffs are expected to affect the mega-retailer’s Seattle headquarters. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Trump says it’s ‘up to’ Congress to act on plan to rebuild roads By Ken Thomas, Associated Press "If you want it badly, you're going to get it," Trump told state and local officials during a meeting at the White House. "And if you don't want it, that's OK with me too."… Continue reading