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November 14, 2018

The Latest: Gillum says claims of fraud undermine democracy

The Latest on the Florida recount of its Senate and governor elections (all times local): 9:30 p.m. Florida's Democratic ...

November 14, 2018

Child kickboxing debated in Thailand after 13-year-old dies

The death of a 13-year-old boy who was knocked out during a kickboxing match in Thailand has sparked debate over whether to ...

November 14, 2018

Lawmakers near prison reform deal, but Trump support crucial

Senators have reached a tentative accord on the first major rewrite of criminal justice sentencing in a generation, but now ...

November 13, 2018

Appointment of acting attorney general challenged in court

Maryland is challenging the appointment of Matthew Whitaker as the new U.S. acting attorney general, arguing that President ...

November 13, 2018

State says permit for refinery near national park justified

North Dakota's Health Department did not improperly discount its own concerns about pollution from a proposed oil refinery ...

November 13, 2018

Government funding, border wall await lame-duck Congress

Congress returns to a changed political landscape as newly elected lawmakers arrive in Washington, the parties elect new ...

November 13, 2018

Democrat Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona US Senate seat

Democrat Kyrsten Sinema won Arizona's open U.S. Senate seat Monday in a race that was among the most closely watched in the ...

November 13, 2018

Fires put pressure on California utilities despite new law

California utilities again are facing severe financial pressures from the possibility that their equipment sparked ...

November 13, 2018

The Latest: Gillum angry about emailed votes, Trump tweet

The Latest on the Florida election recount of 2018 (all times local): 8:30 p.m. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew ...

November 13, 2018

Mira Sorvino urges #MeToo to do more than 'name and shame'

Mira Sorvino believes the key to eradicating sexual misconduct lies more in preventative education than in "naming and ...

November 12, 2018

Congress returns to new dynamic, GOP shutdown threat

Congress returns to a changed political landscape Tuesday as newly-elected lawmakers arrive in Washington, the parties elect ...

November 12, 2018

Liz Cheney poised for ascent into Republican leadership

Liz Cheney has had a quiet first term as congresswoman, but that's about to change. She's seeking a House Republican ...

November 12, 2018

Ousted Minnesota Republican faults McCain for losing House

A recently defeated Republican congressman is blaming the Democratic House takeover on the late Republican Sen. John McCain's ...

November 12, 2018

Democrats seek ways to protect Mueller probe from Whitaker

Stepping up Democratic efforts to shield the Russia investigation, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would seek ...

November 12, 2018

Schumer: Dems set to push bill protecting Mueller probe

Stepping up Democratic efforts to shield the Russia investigation, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday he would ...

November 11, 2018

Democratic state gains may mean tighter gun, looser pot laws

From New York to New Mexico, residents in a number of states can expect a leftward push for expanded health care coverage, ...

November 11, 2018

Israel postpones decision on church lands bill

Israel has postponed discussion on a bill that would allow the state to seize church lands that have been sold to private ...

November 10, 2018

The Latest: Trump tweets in Whitaker's defense in turnabout

The Latest on acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker (all times local): 11:50 p.m. President Donald Trump still has acting ...

November 09, 2018

Democrats' House takeover spurs hope for farm bill this year

Prospects have improved for Congress to pass a bipartisan farm bill before the end of the year after Democrats secured the ...