California firefighters say they finally ‘turned a corner’
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — With the winds dying down, fire officials said Sunday they have apparently "turned a corner" against the wildfires that have...
US rig count declines by 15 this week to 913; Texas loses 8
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by 15 this week to 913.That's up from...
Trump urges House GOP to move quickly on budget, tax cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump warned House Republicans on Sunday that 2018 would be a political failure for the GOP and disappointment for...
Former presidents call for unity at hurricane aid concert
AUSTIN, Texas — The five living former presidents put aside politics and appeared together for the first time since 2013 at a concert on...
Senate passes $36.5B disaster aid bill; Trump signature next
WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed a $36.5 billion emergency aid measure to refill disaster accounts, provide a much-needed cash infusion to Puerto Rico,...
New York attorney general launches probe of Weinstein Co.
ALBANY, N.Y. — State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a civil rights investigation on Monday into The Weinstein Co. following sexual harassment and assault...
Guilty plea, two indictments in Trump-Russia probe
WASHINGTON — A former campaign adviser to President Donald Trump has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians, special...
US court bars Trump from reversing transgender troops policy
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday barred President Donald Trump's administration from proceeding with plans to exclude transgender people from military service.U.S. District...
Native American activist Dennis Banks dies at age 80
Dennis Banks, who helped found the American Indian Movement and engaged in sometimes-violent uprisings against the U.S. government, including the armed occupation of Wounded...
National parks seek fee hike amid struggle to fund repairs
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Visiting the country's most popular national parks would get more costly under a federal proposal released this week. The National Park...
