Jan 10 Trump shifts stance on Chinese tariff By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said in interviews last week he would impose significant tariff's on China. But on Sunday appeared to step back from that statement. Continue reading
Jan 10 FBI launches investigation into another Chicago police shooting By Michael D. Regan The Chicago Police Department is again under fire after the FBI announced this week they are investigating the 2013 shooting death of an allegedly unarmed man. Continue reading
Jan 09 Gunman who shot Philadelphia officer indicted on attempted murder charges By Michael D. Regan A Philadelphia police officer who was shot at point-blank range Thursday night by a gunman who said he did it "in the name of Islam" is recovering as federal investigators try to determine whether the suspect in custody has links… Continue reading
Jan 09 Mexico willing to extradite ‘El Chapo’ to United States By Michael D. Regan A Mexican drug lord back in custody after a brazen prison escape last year, was led by soldiers to prison on Friday, as United States officials continue to push for his extradition, a prospect the Mexican government is now said… Continue reading
Jan 09 Debate over women in combat continues to roil Marine Corps By Michael D. Regan and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press A top Marine general predicts that the Defense Department's vows to maintain the same standards for women and men in combat jobs won't last, saying the military will eventually be pressured to lower the qualifications so more women can serve… Continue reading
Jan 09 What would a Trump presidency mean for his business empire? By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press How the Trump Organization would operate during a Trump administration raises intriguing ethical questions. Continue reading
Jan 09 As primaries near, a reserved Jeb Bush opens up to voters By Michael D. Regan and Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Jeb Bush has been speaking more passionately at campaign stops, and not just in outrage toward Trump. Continue reading
Jan 09 GOP hopefuls lay out conservative visions for tackling poverty By Michael D. Regan and Bill Barrow, Associated Press Several Republican presidential candidates met this week to discuss how conservatism could fight poverty at economic forum moderated by Speaker Paul Ryan. But many disagreed on how the goal could be accomplished. Continue reading
Jan 03 Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran after Shiite cleric’s execution By Michael D. Regan Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran on Sunday in response to attacks on its embassy and a consulate. Widespread protests took place this weekend over Saudi Arabia executed a leading Shiite cleric. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch 2:25 Before they say farewell, ‘Downton Abbey’ cast dishes on their characters By PBS News Hour "Downton Abbey," the highly watched award-winning PBS drama, begins its sixth and final season Sunday. Before they say farewell, some of the cast members discuss the evolution of their characters over the years. Continue watching