Category Archives: World/National
Ethics panel recommends House censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct with two aides
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee recommended Monday that the House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., after finding that he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct ...
Aug 03, 2026
Trump claims Iran talks will start Monday, and other developments in the Middle East
By SAMY MAGDY and ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press CAIRO (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will start Monday, after announcing he is holding off on new mas...
Aug 03, 2026
Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump's $1.8 bill...
Aug 03, 2026
RALEIGH: Man faces murder charge
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) --A Raleigh man is facing a murder charge after a fatal stabbing Friday night (July 31). According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers responded at approximately 9:11 p.m. ...
Aug 01, 2026
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's 'very concerned' Trump will interfere in the midterm elections
By STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland said he is "very concerned" that President Donald Trump will wield the power of the federal government to thwart the mi...
Aug 01, 2026
Justice Department moves to dismiss criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence prosecutors...
Jul 31, 2026
Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is "dead" while also continuing to defend it, further complicating his administration's negotiations ...
Jul 31, 2026
Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note releas...
Jul 31, 2026
Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney genera...
Jul 30, 2026
Father who gave gun to Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to serve 15 years in prison
A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison. Colin Gray's sentencing comes days after ...
Jul 30, 2026