United States

July 17, 2016

Report: 3 police officers in Baton Rouge shot dead

Three police officers have been shot dead in Baton Rouge, La., and four others were wounded, authorities said Sunday.

July 17, 2016

July 16, 2016

US-Turkish tensions rise after failed coup attempt

After strongly supporting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan when it seemed his government might topple and then opening the door to sending home the cleric, a stung Obama administration fired back at its NATO ally.

July 16, 2016

July 15, 2016

Trump makes it official: Mike Pence is his running mate

I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate," Trump tweeted, adding that a news conference would be held Saturday.

July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016

Nice attack: Gingrich wants 'Sharia test' for US Muslims

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has suggested testing all US Muslims to see if they believe in Sharia law, and deporting those who do.

July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016

ANALYSIS: In Choosing Mike Pence, Donald Trump Hedges Big Bet

A candidate renowned for doubling down has hedged his biggest bet.

July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016

What’s driving Trump? Patriotism? Power? Revenge?

IN considering Donald Trump’s run for the presidency, one American punter turned to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, and came across Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

July 15, 2016

July 14, 2016

Ginsburg apologizes for Trump comments

Ruth Bader Ginsburg regrets her insults of Donald Trump.

July 14, 2016

July 13, 2016

Donald Trump sues ex-senior aide for $10m over leaking information to media

Sam Nunberg accused Trump of trying to silence him ‘in a misguided attempt to cover up media coverage of an apparent affair’ between senior campaign staffers

July 13, 2016

July 13, 2016

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg under fire for 'dumb' Trump criticism

'Her mind is shot,' presumptive Republican nominee says in calling for Supreme Court judge to resign

July 13, 2016

July 13, 2016

Poll: Trump catches Clinton in three swing states

A new poll has good news for Donald Trump in the swing states of Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

July 13, 2016

July 12, 2016

Paul Ryan defends support of Donald Trump

He pledged Tuesday to speak out and defend his principles whenever they diverge with those of Trump.

July 12, 2016

July 12, 2016

Fox News suspending ties with Trump veep possibility Gingrich

Fox News had a Newt Gingrich problem -- and on Tuesday it announced a solution.

July 12, 2016

July 12, 2016

Obama to Dallas Mourners: 'We're Not as Divided as We Seem'

We see all this and it's hard not to think the center won't hold and things won't get worse

July 12, 2016

July 12, 2016

Sanders endorses Clinton in hopes of achieving party unity

Recent poll says only about 40% of Bernie Sanders supporters would back Hillary Clinton

July 12, 2016

July 12, 2016

Obama speaks at memorial for slain Dallas police officers

U.S. president cuts Spain trip short to meet with grieving law enforcement officials and victims' families

July 12, 2016

July 12, 2016

Obama pays tribute to Dallas officers

President Barack Obama has paid tribute to the five police officers who were shot and killed during a deadly sniper attack in Dallas.

July 12, 2016

July 12, 2016

Bernie Sanders joins Hillary Clinton's rally

Nearly a month after the last Democratic primary, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont)has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton, his one-time rival and the party’s presumptive nominee, for president.

July 12, 2016