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September 22, 2016

Top US officer: Russia bombed Syria humanitarian aid convoy

The top U.S. military officer told Congress on Thursday that he believes Russia bombed a humanitarian aid convoy in Syria ...

September 20, 2016

Monsanto, Bayer officials defend proposed $66 billion merger

Top officials for Monsanto and Bayer defended their proposed $66 billion merger before skeptical senators on Tuesday, ...

September 16, 2016

Maine pols, lobster industry digging in on Sweden ban call

Maine lobster industry representatives, politicians and scientists said on Friday that they will dig in against a Swedish ...

September 13, 2016

Supreme Court won't block subpoena over sex ads

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block a congressional subpoena seeking information on how classified ads portal ...

September 01, 2016

Brazil's Michel Temer inherits presidency on shaky ground

The permanent ouster of deeply unpopular President Dilma Rousseff by Brazil's Senate means that a man who is arguably just ...

August 19, 2016

Trump advisers waged covert influence campaign

A firm run by Donald Trump's campaign chairman — who resigned Friday — directly orchestrated a covert Washington lobbying ...

August 18, 2016

The Latest: Pence files personal financial disclosure form

The Latest on Campaign 2016 (all times EDT): 11 p.m. Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence has filed a personal ...

August 05, 2016

Clinton acknowledges trust issues, blames them on GOP

Hillary Clinton acknowledged Friday the challenge she'd face leading a country where most Americans don't trust her, saying ...

August 03, 2016

Trump taunts GOP, refusing to back Ryan, McCain

Donald Trump is openly taunting the leaders of his own party by refusing to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and ...

August 02, 2016

With jab at Ryan, Trump ignites new tensions in GOP

As Republican loyalists continue to flee, Donald Trump has ignited new party tensions by refusing to endorse House Speaker ...

July 15, 2016

Senate confirms US ambassadors to 6 countries

The Senate has confirmed U.S. ambassadors to six countries, including the important posts of Iraq and Ukraine.

July 15, 2016

Secret chapter of 9/11 inquiry released after 13-year wait

Newly declassified pages from a congressional report into 9/11 released Friday have reignited speculation that some of the ...

July 14, 2016

The Latest: Gingrich calls for Sharia ban after Nice attack

The Latest on Campaign 2016 ahead of the Republican and Democratic National conventions (all times EDT): 12:05 a.m.

July 10, 2016

Australian leader claims election win, but questions remain

Eight days after Australia's general election ended in uncertainty, the prime minister finally claimed victory Sunday for his ...

July 10, 2016

Australian opposition concedes defeat in tight election

Australia's opposition leader conceded defeat on Sunday in a chaotic national election that has left Australia in a state of ...

July 07, 2016

The Latest: Christie to campaign with Trump in Florida

The Latest on the presidential campaign ahead of the Democratic and Republican nominating conventions (all times EDT): 7:30 p

July 01, 2016

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ____ June 28 The Montreal Gazette on Brexit and Quebec: ...

June 28, 2016

The Latest: Volkswagen settles emissions claims with states

The Latest on the settlement of environmental and consumer claims against Volkswagen over its emissions-cheating scandal (all ...

June 22, 2016

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ____ June 23 The Khaleej Times on space revolution in India: ...