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Graham says Trump "did nothing" to warrant impeachment

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina continued his stalwart defense of President Trump's conduct, saying the president, unlike former President Bill Clinton, did "nothing wrong" that would warrant his impeachment and removal from office. "What President Clinton did was…

Harper Lee, true crime writer

After more than four decades, the mysteries remain, shrouded in the fog that rolls in over Lake Martin, and the woods that surround Alexander City, Alabama. The original mystery is a series of suspicious and unexplained deaths; but writer Casey…

Bill Geist on a vacation wonderland

Before today's colossal theme parks, families used to drive to more modest vacation playgrounds, like Missouri's "Beautiful Lake of the Ozarks - Family Vacationland." Those were simpler times. We were thrilled at the sight of monkeys driving little cars, amazed…

"Mad as hell": How "Network" foretold today's TV news

If you're of a certain generation, the names and faces of Cronkite, Chancellor, Brinkley and Reasoner will evoke memories of a gentler time in network news. Peter Finch in the 1976 film "Network" MGM And then, there was Howard Beale.…

Pope Francis donates $500,000 to help migrants in Mexico

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has donated 500,000 dollars to help migrants in Mexico, offering assistance to local projects that provide food, lodging and basic necessities. The funds, from the Peter’s Pence collections, will be distributed among 27 projects…

Democrat-controlled statehouses endorsing clean energy

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Soon after taking office, Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced renovation plans for the governor’s mansion. She wanted to add solar panels. The move was seen as a rebuke to her predecessor, Republican Gov. Paul LePage,…

With churches shut after bombs, Sri Lankans hear Mass on TV

AMPARA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Catholics celebrated Mass in their homes via a televised broadcast on Sunday as churches across the island nation shut over fears of militant attacks, a week after the Islamic State-claimed Easter suicide bombings…

Leaders struggle to make sense of fatal attack on synagogue

POWAY, Calif. (AP) — The rabbi who led a service on the last day of Passover suffered a gunshot wound to his hands and two others endured shrapnel wounds as political, civic and religious leaders across the country struggled to…

Manhunt ends with suspect in custody after 5 bodies found

The suspect wanted in connection with five rural Tennessee slayings is in custody after being shot by an officer, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. spokesman Josh DeVine said 25-year-old Michael Cummins was transported to a local hospital Saturday night.…

Trump holds MAGA rally in Wisconsin -- live stream

The rally begins Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch it in the player above. President Trump is holding a campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Saturday night at the same time as the annual White House Correspondents' Association…

Reporters attend WHCA dinner as Trump holds rally in Wisconsin

Reporters are gathering for the annual White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington Saturday night while President Trump holds a competing campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Although presidents have traditionally attended and spoken at the dinner, Mr. Trump…

Trump’s executive privilege strategy could mean messy fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since George Washington’s time, presidents have used executive privilege to resist congressional inquiries in the name of protecting the confidentiality of their decision-making. President Donald Trump threatened this past week to broadly assert executive privilege to block…

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