FBI: Groups also discussed kidnapping Virginia governor
Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio.
Doctor says Trump won’t transmit virus, stays mum on tests
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump’s doctor says the president is no longer at risk of transmitting the coronavirus, but he does not say explicitly whether Trump has tested negative for it. The diagnosis comes as the president prepares to…
White House virus aid offer is panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new White House coronavirus aid has gotten bad reviews from both ends of the political spectrum. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is rejecting the most generous Trump administration plan to date as “one step forward, two steps…
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to World Food Program
The World Food Program has won the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger amid the coronavirus pandemic.
13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police
Six people have been charged in federal court with plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home.
Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden
President Donald Trump says he won't participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it's virtual.
Watch Live Coverage: Vice Presidential Debate
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris meet Wednesday night for the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate.
White House Press Secretary McEnany tests positive for COVID-19
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Chris Christie hospitalized with 'mild' virus symptoms
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has tweeted that he’s checked himself into a hospital, hours after he announced he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Christie said Saturday that after consulting with his doctors, he went to Morristown Medical…
Strong Tropical Storm Gamma drenches Cancun area of Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Tropical Storm Gamma has hit the resort-dotted coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula at near-hurricane force, flooding streets, knocking down trees and stranding people trying to return from outlying islands. The storm came ashore near Tulum with…
Good grief! 'Peanuts' celebrates 70th anniversary with art
NEW YORK (AP) - The coronavirus pandemic won’t stop Charlie Brown, Snoopy or the “Peanuts” gang from marking an important birthday and they’re hoping to raise the spirits of sick kids while celebrating. The beloved comic marks its 70th anniversary…
Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours 'critical'
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - President Donald Trump says in a video from his hospital quarters that he is feeling better as he battles the novel coronavirus and hopes to “be back soon.” Trump tweeted the video Saturday evening. His doctor…
The Latest: Key US senators test positive for virus
WASHINGTON - Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett and whether additional senators may have been exposed. North Carolina Sen.…
James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ pushed again, to 2021
The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been delayed again because of the effects of COVID-19 on the worldwide entertainment business. MGM, Universal and Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said Friday that…
Trump and first lady test positive for coronavirus
President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus.
NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017
President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes the year he ran for president and in his first year in the White House.
Joe Montana, wife block attempted kidnapping of grandchild
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a home intruder who attempted to kidnap their grandchild over the weekend.
If Barrett joins, Supreme Court would have six Catholics
Roman Catholics account for a bit more than 20% of the U.S. population. Yet they are on track to hold six of the Supreme Court’s nine seats now that President Donald Trump has nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill a…
Senate report on Hunter Biden alleges conflict of interest
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Republican lead Senate investigations have released a report into Hunter Biden's dealings in Ukraine. The report says that Biden's seat on the board of a Ukranian gas company was a conflict of interest for the Obama…
Grand jury indicts 1 police officer in Breonna Taylor death
A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky.
U.S. death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000
The death toll in the U.S. from the coronavirus has topped 200,000.
Emmy show will include $2.8M donation to fight child hunger
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Every Emmy Award handed out Sunday will come with something extra - a $100,000 donation to fight child hunger. All the networks and streaming outlets competing for Emmy will donate the money to fight child hunger…
Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart and form a U.S. company. Trump has targeted Chinese-owned TikTok for…
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, has died at her home in Washington.