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December 14, 2018

McCain replacement Sen. Jon Kyl resigning at end of year

Sen. Jon Kyl is resigning from the seat he was appointed to less than four months ago following the death of John McCain, Gov

December 14, 2018

Republican drops recount request in Maine congressional race

A Republican incumbent dropped his request for a recount Friday in the first congressional race in U.S. history held under ...

December 14, 2018

The Latest: Migrant girl's dad said she was ill on bus

The Latest on the death of a 7-year-old migrant girl picked up along the U.S.-Mexico border (all times local): 12:30 p.m.

December 14, 2018

Detentions raise fears, cast doubt on China's policies

By detaining two Canadians in an apparent act of retaliation, China is looking like the country its harshest critics say it ...

December 14, 2018

The Latest: Holder group promises lame-duck lawsuit

The Latest on lame duck legislation signed by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (all times local): 2:25 p.m. A group run by former ...

December 14, 2018

Effort to put New Hampshire GOP behind Trump faces pushback

An effort to put the New Hampshire Republican Party in President Donald Trump's corner ahead of the state's leadoff ...

December 14, 2018

Are we done here? Nope. Cranky Congress still has work to do

Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer leaned back in his seat and propped up his feet on the leather chair next to him as ...

December 14, 2018

Senate rebukes Trump, Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war

In back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia, the Senate delivered an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump's response to ...

December 14, 2018

Apple upstages Amazon in selecting new tech hub locations

One tech giant strung dozens of North American cities through a circus-like contest that led mayors and governors to ...

December 14, 2018

The Latest: Pompeo condemns China's detention of 2 Canadians

The Latest on talks between the U.S. and Canada (all times local): ___ 1:50 p.m. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the ...

December 14, 2018

Army officer charged with murder of Afghan bomber suspect

A former U.S. Army commando is being charged with murder in a long-simmering case alleging he tracked down and killed a ...

December 14, 2018

The Latest: White House dismisses Cohen accusations as lies

The Latest on Michael Cohen and President Donald Trump (all times local): 11:30 a.m. The White House is dismissing the ...

December 14, 2018

Canadian minister postpones trip to China amid tensions

Canada's tourism minister is postponing a trip to China amid tensions over the arrest of a Chinese tech executive on behalf ...

December 14, 2018

Official: Offensive against Taliban kills at least 20

An Afghan official says an assault on Taliban positions in northeastern Afghanistan's Kunar province, which included U.S .

December 14, 2018

Death row executions remain near historic lows in 2018

Three states resumed executions of death row inmates in 2018 after long breaks, but nationwide, executions remained near ...

December 14, 2018

Canada caught between 2 powers, feeling alone in the world

First U.S. President Donald Trump attacked Canada on trade. Then Saudi Arabia punished it for speaking up for human rights.

December 14, 2018

7-year-old immigrant girl dies after Border Patrol arrest

A 7-year-old girl who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with her father last week died after being taken into the custody of the ...

December 14, 2018

US judge: Suit over Trump travel ban waivers will go ahead

A lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of denying nearly all visa applicants from countries under President Donald ...

December 14, 2018

Kasich would prefer competing for presidency as a Republican

Outgoing Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Thursday that he'd prefer to run for president as a Republican, but only if he's entering ...