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September 22, 2018

Some see signs of hope on North Korea as Trump heads to UN

North Korea's Kim Jong Un is "little rocket man" no more. President Donald Trump isn't a "mentally deranged U.S. dotard." In ...

September 22, 2018

North Dakota Senate candidate: Kavanaugh allegation 'absurd'

North Dakota Republican Senate candidate Kevin Cramer said a sexual assault accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett ...

September 22, 2018

Trump picks combat over caution in court fight

Combat won out over caution. White House aides and congressional allies worked all week to keep President Donald Trump from ...

September 22, 2018

Some Democrats warn of dangers of election overconfidence

The fight for the House majority is over. At least that's the sense from a growing number of Democrats who are increasingly ...

September 22, 2018

18 more convictions tied to corrupt Chicago cop to be tossed

Prosecutors are set to dismiss convictions against 18 more people that resulted from investigations by a corrupt Chicago ...

September 22, 2018

Police beef up security for UN gathering, Trump visit

Authorities in New York City are facing a security and logistical challenge of epic proportions with the coming arrival of ...

September 22, 2018

Control of Congress also at stake in state legislative races

Democrats looking to regain a foothold in state capitols largely led by Republicans had anticipated flipping control of up ...

September 22, 2018

Trump wants to rid Justice Department of 'lingering stench'

President Donald Trump has issued an ominous warning about the Justice Department and the FBI, promising more firings to rid ...

September 22, 2018

DHS secretary: FEMA chief misused cars, but won't lose job

The head of the federal disaster response agency used government vehicles without proper authorization, but will not lose his ...

September 22, 2018

First black female White House reporter gets Newseum statue

Journalist Alice Allison Dunnigan triumphed over sexism and racism to become the first black woman accredited to cover the ...

September 22, 2018

Cruz, O'Rourke trade attacks during testy 1st Texas debate

Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Beto O'Rourke repeatedly traded barbs during a testy first debate Friday night, underscoring ...

September 22, 2018

AP NewsBreak: DHS secretary says FEMA chief won't lose job

The head of the federal disaster response agency used government vehicles without proper authorization, but will not lose his ...

September 22, 2018

When will it end? Florence's floodwaters rising in Carolinas

With muddy river water still washing over entire communities on Friday, eight days after Hurricane Florence slammed into land ...

September 22, 2018

The Latest: Trump says he won't rush North Korea deal

The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local): 8 p.m. President Donald Trump says he won't rush into any deal with ...

September 22, 2018

Trump says he'll rid Justice Dept. of 'lingering stench'

President Donald Trump issued an ominous warning about the Justice Department and the FBI on Friday, promising further ...

September 22, 2018

Rep. Nunes faulted by rival for photo with hand symbol

Republican U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes of California was criticized Friday by his Democratic rival in the November election after ...

September 22, 2018

Trump delays Russia probe documents; allies voiced concerns

President Donald Trump on Friday delayed his own order to declassify and release documents from the FBI's Russia ...

September 22, 2018

Mother of suspected MS-13 victim remembered as 'warrior'

A mother hailed by President Donald Trump for channeling grief over her slain daughter into an anti-gang crusade was ...

September 22, 2018

Judges signal they'll revive Sarah Palin defamation lawsuit

A federal appeals panel seems poised to reinstate a defamation lawsuit Sarah Palin brought against The New York Times after ...