Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that he will back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche’s confirmation to leadRead More
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce U.S. supportRead More
New video shows gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru
Police released video Friday of a mass shooting that killed three people at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger, and praised an employee from a nearby store who engaged theRead More
US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month. EveryRead More
Remains of 56 people found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home
CHICAGO (AP) — The remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and decomposing Thursday at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple whoRead More
Democrats try to present a united front in Michigan after bitter primary
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrats on Friday urged voters to rally behind their statewide candidates, three days after a bitter U.S. Senate contest highlighted divisionsRead More
Student gunman kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday morning, killing at least five and wounding severalRead More
US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market stalled unexpectedly last month, delivering a political blow to President Donald Trump three months ahead of midterm electionsRead More
A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something outRead More
One man works to slow the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, and he’s doing it unpaid
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Wiza Bondele goes to work every day at a hospital in Congo with one goal in mind: to slow the fastest-growing Ebola outbreakRead More