While discussions with trading partners continue and a revamp of U.S. trade policy faces legal hurdles in federal court, U.S. President Donald Trump is approaching his deadline of Friday, Aug. […]
4th man accused in fatal dogpile outside Milwaukee hotel pleads guilty
MADISON, Wis. — The last of four Milwaukee hotel workers accused of killing a man by pinning him to the ground has pleaded guilty to being a party to felony […]
Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects
The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development, the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States. More […]
Pilot safe after F-35C crashes near a central California Naval installation
LEMOORE, Calif. — A pilot was safe after an F-35C fighter jet crashed near a central California naval installation on Wednesday, officials said. Authorities received a report that a military […]
All the ways Republicans want to honor Trump, from the $100 bill to Mount Rushmore
WASHINGTON — Imagine getting the day off work for Donald Trump’s birthday. Receiving a $100 bill with Trump’s portrait on it. Touching down at Donald J. Trump International Airport near […]
Islamic State and al-Qaida threat is intense in Africa, with growing risks in Syria, UN experts say
UNITED NATIONS — The threat from Islamic State and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates is most intense in parts of Africa, and risks are growing in Syria, which both groups […]
Asian shares are mixed after South Korea makes tariff deal and US stocks fall
MANILA, Philippines — Asian shares were mixed Thursday after most U.S. stocks slipped, as doubts rose on Wall Street about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest […]
Massive sea turtle full of eggs returns to ocean after treatment in Florida
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — A large sea turtle that was found injured along the Florida coast in May following a boat strike was returned to the ocean on Wednesday. The […]
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion
LOS ANGELES — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of hosting […]
North Carolina lawmakers approve stopgap spending measure amid budget impasse
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina legislators gave final approval Wednesday to a stopgap spending measure to boost state government spending to prepare for fall classes, cover Medicaid expenses and continue […]