North Carolina Gov. Doug Burgum, speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, claimed Biden’s economic policies were responsible for increasing the cost of every day essentials like gas, food […]
Families of service members killed during Afghanistan withdrawal criticize Biden at GOP convention
MILWAUKEE — Relatives of some of the 13 American service members killed during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan appeared on stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday in an emotional […]
Ukraine defense chief says his nation will find a way no matter who wins US election
ASPEN, Colorado — Ukraine will find a way to deal with whatever comes if former President Donald Trump wins a second term, throwing into doubt vital U.S. support for its […]
Hundreds gather to remember former fire chief fatally shot at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
SARVAR, Pa. — Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday to remember the former fire chief shot and killed at a weekend rally for former President Donald Trump in a rural area […]
Heavily armed security boats patrol winding Milwaukee River during GOP convention
MILWAUKEE — Instead of kayakers and tour boats, the summertime scene on the Milwaukee River has taken on a solemn tone this week during the Republican National Convention: Around-the-clock patrol […]
Foreign minister says Russia has ‘irrefutable evidence’ journalist Evan Gershkovich is a spy
UNITED NATIONS — Russia’s foreign minister said Wednesday that Russia has “irrefutable evidence” that imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is guilty of espionage, one day before Gershkovich is […]
Oregon authorities recover body of award-winning chef who drowned in river accident
FILE – Naomi Pomeroy’s Beast restaurant is shown on Sept. 27, 2013, in Portland, Ore. Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland, Ore., on the map as a […]
Appeals court refuses to lift order blocking rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to lift a judge’s order temporarily blocking the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ […]
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has ‘mild symptoms’
LAS VEGAS — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House […]
Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials
LOS ANGELES — A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and abuse routinely took place has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday. U.S. […]