Boris Johnson Boris Johnson tipped to win as UK Tories reveal new leaderAssociated Press - By JILL LAWLESS, Associated PressLONDON (AP) — Britain's governing Conservative Party is set to reveal Tuesday the identity of the country's next prime minister, with Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson the strong favorite to get the job.
Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders thinks media is unfair, so he created his ownAssociated Press - By JUANA SUMMERS, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — When Bernie Sanders wanted to preview a speech about his signature health care plan, "Medicare for All," he did not opt for a traditional interview. Instead, he made an appearance on
Christopher Wray Wray's testimony could be preview for Mueller hearingAssociated Press - By MICHAEL BALSAMO, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray's appearance before a Senate committee could be something of a preview of the intense questioning special counsel Robert Mueller is likely to face in Congress
African-American News Hundreds of black deaths in Red Summer ignored century laterAssociated Press - By JESSE J. HOLLAND, Associated PressAmerica in the summer of 1919 ran red with blood from racial violence, and yet today, 100 years later, not many people know it even happened. It flowed in small towns like Elaine, Arkansas, in medium-size
Ricardo Rosselló Puerto Ricans worry about future if embattled governor staysAssociated Press - By DÁNICA COTO, Associated PressSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The political crisis in Puerto Rico has escalated to a point where many wonder how Gov. Ricardo Rosselló will be able to govern the U.S. territory in the coming days and possibly
Hong Kong 6 men, some with triad links, held over Hong Kong mob attackAssociated PressHONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police have detained six men, some with links to triads, following a violent attack on pro-democracy protesters at a subway station that saw dozens injured. Senior police official
U.S. Naval Academy Nominations to military academies on the rise for womenAssociated Press - By MICHAEL MELIA, Associated PressHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The percentage of female students nominated by members of Congress for admission to U.S. service academies has been rising, but men are still put forward nearly three times as often
News SKorea fires 360 rounds of warning shots at Russian warplaneAssociated Press - By HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean air force jets fired 360 rounds of warning shots after a Russian military plane briefly violated South Korea's airspace twice on Tuesday, Seoul officials said, in
North Korea Kim inspects new sub, wants North Korea's military bolsteredAssociated Press - By HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a newly built submarine and ordered officials to further bolster the country's military capabilities, state media reported Tuesday,
Tyler Skaggs Angels' Skaggs remembered and praised at memorial serviceAssociated PressSANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney urged those at a private memorial service to remember a gift fallen teammate Tyler Skaggs gave to them. "Take a moment, close your and
Science Chris Kraft, 1st flight director for NASA, dies at 95Associated Press - By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Behind America's late leap into orbit and triumphant small step on the moon was the agile mind and guts-of-steel of Chris Kraft, making split-second decisions that propelled the nation
Marvel Studios Marvel's next films will bring diversity, onscreen and offAssociated Press - RYAN PEARSON and KATIE CAMPIONE, Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel's push for more women and people of color in its immensely popular film franchise is extending to behind the camera as it launches its next round of films after the massive success
World News Mexico sets 1st half murder record, up 5.3%Associated PressMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico set a new record for homicides in the first half of the year as the number of murders grew by 5.3% compared to the same period of 2018, fueled partly by cartel and gang violence
Venezuela Much of Venezuela in the dark again after massive blackoutAssociated Press - By FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ and JOSHUA GOODMAN, Associated PressCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The lights went out across much of Venezuela, reviving fears of the blackouts that plunged the country into chaos a few months ago as the government once again accused opponents
Old Town Road Lil Nas X ties Billboard record set by Mariah, 'Despacito'Associated Press - By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Lil Nas X has taken his horse to the old town road and ridden it to the top of the Billboard charts for 16 weeks, tying a record set by Mariah Carey and Luis Fonsi. "Old Town Road" logs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trump expands fast-track deportation authority across USAssociated Press - By ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated PressSAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration announced Monday that it will vastly extend the authority of immigration officers to deport migrants without allowing them to appear before judges, its second
Aspirin Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart healthAssociated Press - By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers reported Monday. A daily low-dose aspirin is recommended for people
Al Franken Franken says he 'absolutely' regrets resigning from SenateAssociated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he "absolutely" regrets resigning from the Senate after several women
Microsoft Microsoft pays $25 million to settle corruption chargesAssociated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is paying more than $25 million to settle federal corruption charges involving a bribery scheme in Hungary and other foreign offices. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo won't face rape charge in Las VegasAssociated Press - By KEN RITTER, Associated PressLAS VEGAS (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused the soccer star of raping her in his suite at a Las Vegas resort more than 10 years ago, a top prosecutor said Monday.
Cats Looking to declaw your cat? Don't look in New York anymoreAssociated Press - By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated PressALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York became the first U.S. state to ban the declawing of cats Monday, joining most of Europe, several Canadian provinces and a growing list of American cities that already prohibit
Robert Mueller Ready to fight, Trump says he'll watch 'a little' of MuellerAssociated Press - By JONATHAN LEMIRE, Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — He won't watch. Well, maybe just a little bit. President Donald Trump on Monday feigned indifference to Robert Mueller's upcoming congressional testimony, an eyebrow-raising claim for media-obsessed
Iran The Latest: UK says it will bolster security for shippingAssociated PressDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Latest on tensions in the Persian Gulf (all times local): Britain says it is joining with European allies to form a "maritime protection mission" in the Strait of
Melania Trump Trump seeks Pakistan's help to end long Afghanistan warAssociated Press - By DEB RIECHMANN, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump claimed Monday he could end the nearly two-decade-old war in Afghanistan in a matter of days but that it would kill millions of people and wipe the country "off
Melania Trump Trump to host state dinner for Australian prime ministerAssociated Press - By KEVIN FREKING, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are hosting an official visit and state dinner in September for the prime minister of Australia, a conservative, who like Trump, defied
John Paul Stevens Trump to pay respects to late Justice John Paul StevensAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is going to pay his respects to the late Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Trump tweeted Monday morning, "Going with First Lady to pay our respects to Justice
OxyContin Revamped OxyContin was supposed to reduce abuse, but has it?Associated Press - By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Raeford Brown was uniquely positioned to help the U.S. government answer a critical question: Is a new version of the painkiller OxyContin helping fight the national opioid epidemic?
Iran Iran says it arrested 17 Iranians allegedly recruited by CIAAssociated Press - By AYA BATRAWY and NASSER KARIMI, Associated PressDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Monday announced the arrest of 17 Iranians accused of spying on the country's nuclear and military sites for the CIA and said some of them have been sentenced
U.S. Politics Deal sealed on federal budget, ensuring no shutdown, defaultAssociated Press - By ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and congressional leaders announced Monday a critical debt and budget agreement that's an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid and
Kamala Harris Kamala Harris proposes bill to invest in safe drinking waterAssociated Press - By JUANA SUMMERS, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Kamala Harris is introducing legislation designed to ensure all Americans, particularly those in at-risk communities, have access to safe, affordable drinking water, the latest to
Boris Johnson Boris Johnson tipped to win as UK Tories reveal new leaderAssociated Press - By JILL LAWLESS, Associated PressLONDON (AP) — Britain's governing Conservative Party is set to reveal Tuesday the identity of the country's next prime minister, with Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson the strong favorite to get the job.
Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders thinks media is unfair, so he created his ownAssociated Press - By JUANA SUMMERS, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — When Bernie Sanders wanted to preview a speech about his signature health care plan, "Medicare for All," he did not opt for a traditional interview. Instead, he made an appearance on
Christopher Wray Wray's testimony could be preview for Mueller hearingAssociated Press - By MICHAEL BALSAMO, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray's appearance before a Senate committee could be something of a preview of the intense questioning special counsel Robert Mueller is likely to face in Congress
African-American News Hundreds of black deaths in Red Summer ignored century laterAssociated Press - By JESSE J. HOLLAND, Associated PressAmerica in the summer of 1919 ran red with blood from racial violence, and yet today, 100 years later, not many people know it even happened. It flowed in small towns like Elaine, Arkansas, in medium-size
Ricardo Rosselló Puerto Ricans worry about future if embattled governor staysAssociated Press - By DÁNICA COTO, Associated PressSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The political crisis in Puerto Rico has escalated to a point where many wonder how Gov. Ricardo Rosselló will be able to govern the U.S. territory in the coming days and possibly
Hong Kong 6 men, some with triad links, held over Hong Kong mob attackAssociated PressHONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police have detained six men, some with links to triads, following a violent attack on pro-democracy protesters at a subway station that saw dozens injured. Senior police official
U.S. Naval Academy Nominations to military academies on the rise for womenAssociated Press - By MICHAEL MELIA, Associated PressHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The percentage of female students nominated by members of Congress for admission to U.S. service academies has been rising, but men are still put forward nearly three times as often
News SKorea fires 360 rounds of warning shots at Russian warplaneAssociated Press - By HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean air force jets fired 360 rounds of warning shots after a Russian military plane briefly violated South Korea's airspace twice on Tuesday, Seoul officials said, in
North Korea Kim inspects new sub, wants North Korea's military bolsteredAssociated Press - By HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a newly built submarine and ordered officials to further bolster the country's military capabilities, state media reported Tuesday,
Tyler Skaggs Angels' Skaggs remembered and praised at memorial serviceAssociated PressSANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney urged those at a private memorial service to remember a gift fallen teammate Tyler Skaggs gave to them. "Take a moment, close your and
Science Chris Kraft, 1st flight director for NASA, dies at 95Associated Press - By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Behind America's late leap into orbit and triumphant small step on the moon was the agile mind and guts-of-steel of Chris Kraft, making split-second decisions that propelled the nation
Marvel Studios Marvel's next films will bring diversity, onscreen and offAssociated Press - RYAN PEARSON and KATIE CAMPIONE, Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel's push for more women and people of color in its immensely popular film franchise is extending to behind the camera as it launches its next round of films after the massive success
World News Mexico sets 1st half murder record, up 5.3%Associated PressMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico set a new record for homicides in the first half of the year as the number of murders grew by 5.3% compared to the same period of 2018, fueled partly by cartel and gang violence
Venezuela Much of Venezuela in the dark again after massive blackoutAssociated Press - By FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ and JOSHUA GOODMAN, Associated PressCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The lights went out across much of Venezuela, reviving fears of the blackouts that plunged the country into chaos a few months ago as the government once again accused opponents
Old Town Road Lil Nas X ties Billboard record set by Mariah, 'Despacito'Associated Press - By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Lil Nas X has taken his horse to the old town road and ridden it to the top of the Billboard charts for 16 weeks, tying a record set by Mariah Carey and Luis Fonsi. "Old Town Road" logs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trump expands fast-track deportation authority across USAssociated Press - By ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated PressSAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration announced Monday that it will vastly extend the authority of immigration officers to deport migrants without allowing them to appear before judges, its second
Aspirin Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart healthAssociated Press - By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers reported Monday. A daily low-dose aspirin is recommended for people
Al Franken Franken says he 'absolutely' regrets resigning from SenateAssociated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he "absolutely" regrets resigning from the Senate after several women
Microsoft Microsoft pays $25 million to settle corruption chargesAssociated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is paying more than $25 million to settle federal corruption charges involving a bribery scheme in Hungary and other foreign offices. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo won't face rape charge in Las VegasAssociated Press - By KEN RITTER, Associated PressLAS VEGAS (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused the soccer star of raping her in his suite at a Las Vegas resort more than 10 years ago, a top prosecutor said Monday.
Cats Looking to declaw your cat? Don't look in New York anymoreAssociated Press - By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated PressALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York became the first U.S. state to ban the declawing of cats Monday, joining most of Europe, several Canadian provinces and a growing list of American cities that already prohibit
Robert Mueller Ready to fight, Trump says he'll watch 'a little' of MuellerAssociated Press - By JONATHAN LEMIRE, Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — He won't watch. Well, maybe just a little bit. President Donald Trump on Monday feigned indifference to Robert Mueller's upcoming congressional testimony, an eyebrow-raising claim for media-obsessed
Iran The Latest: UK says it will bolster security for shippingAssociated PressDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Latest on tensions in the Persian Gulf (all times local): Britain says it is joining with European allies to form a "maritime protection mission" in the Strait of
Melania Trump Trump seeks Pakistan's help to end long Afghanistan warAssociated Press - By DEB RIECHMANN, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump claimed Monday he could end the nearly two-decade-old war in Afghanistan in a matter of days but that it would kill millions of people and wipe the country "off
Melania Trump Trump to host state dinner for Australian prime ministerAssociated Press - By KEVIN FREKING, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are hosting an official visit and state dinner in September for the prime minister of Australia, a conservative, who like Trump, defied
John Paul Stevens Trump to pay respects to late Justice John Paul StevensAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is going to pay his respects to the late Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Trump tweeted Monday morning, "Going with First Lady to pay our respects to Justice
OxyContin Revamped OxyContin was supposed to reduce abuse, but has it?Associated Press - By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Raeford Brown was uniquely positioned to help the U.S. government answer a critical question: Is a new version of the painkiller OxyContin helping fight the national opioid epidemic?
Iran Iran says it arrested 17 Iranians allegedly recruited by CIAAssociated Press - By AYA BATRAWY and NASSER KARIMI, Associated PressDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Monday announced the arrest of 17 Iranians accused of spying on the country's nuclear and military sites for the CIA and said some of them have been sentenced
U.S. Politics Deal sealed on federal budget, ensuring no shutdown, defaultAssociated Press - By ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and congressional leaders announced Monday a critical debt and budget agreement that's an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid and
Kamala Harris Kamala Harris proposes bill to invest in safe drinking waterAssociated Press - By JUANA SUMMERS, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Kamala Harris is introducing legislation designed to ensure all Americans, particularly those in at-risk communities, have access to safe, affordable drinking water, the latest to
