BEDMINSTER, N.J. — As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump ‘s campaign is trying to regain its footing after weeks of struggling to adjust to Vice President […]
Biden’s journey: After getting knocked down, he keeps getting back up.
CHICAGO — Sixteen years ago, a triumphant Joe Biden addressed an adoring crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, his smile radiating confidence about the country’s future and his […]
50 years on, Harlem Week shows how a New York City neighborhood went from crisis to renaissance
NEW YORK — In 1974, Harlem’s deserted streets and tumbledown tenements told the story of a neighborhood left behind. Decades of disinvestment had culminated in a mass exodus known as […]
George Santos due in court, expected to plead guilty in fraud case, AP source says
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is due in court Monday afternoon, where a person familiar with the matter has said the New York Republican is expected to plead guilty to […]
Texas jury to decide if student’s parents are liable in a deadly 2018 school shooting
GALVESTON, Texas — Jurors in Texas are expected to resume deliberations Monday on whether the parents of a Texas student accused of killing 10 people in a 2018 school shooting […]
Blinken, in Israel, says now is ‘maybe the last’ chance for a Gaza cease-fire deal
TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday the time is now to conclude a Gaza cease-fire agreement that would return hostages held by Hamas and […]
Protesters plan large marches and rallies as Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago
CHICAGO — Crowds of activists are expected to gather in Chicago for protests outside the Democratic National Convention this week, hoping to call attention to such issues as economic injustice, […]
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
CHICAGO — In 1948, the Republican and Democratic parties did something unthinkable in today’s climate of ferocious political animosity: They not only held their national conventions in the same city […]
Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street’s best week of the year
Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors ponder the upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve, following Wall Street’s best week since November with a slight uptick in U.S. stocks Friday. […]
Detroit-area mall guards face trial in man’s death more than 10 years later
PONTIAC, Mich. — Four security guards are facing trial this week in the death of a man who was pinned to the ground during a fierce struggle more than 10 […]