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Mayhem breaks out at RNC after party ignores last-minute attempt to change convention rules

The GOP ignored a group seeking to change the rules for the Republican National Convention’s presidential nominating process, which said it has enough signatures to force a vote on the matter.

July 18, 2016

Republican National Convention delegates yell and scream as the Republican National Committee Rules Committee announces that it will not hold a recorded vote on the Rules Committee's Report and rejects the efforts of anti-Trump forces to hold a roll-

This Probably Won’t Be The Craziest Republican National Convention In History

Nomination battles used to be fierce and often resulted in convention surprises.

July 17, 2016

JUSTIN SULLIVAN/GETTY IMAGES Sarah Palin became the second woman on a major party’s presidential ticket during the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.

July 17, 2016

At Least 3 Officers Dead, 3 Injured In Baton Rouge Shooting

One witness says men were shooting at each other in a parking lot and “it turned into a gun battle” when police showed up.

July 17, 2016

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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

US-Turkish tensions rise after failed coup attempt

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

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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

AP / Mr Gingrich says US Muslims who believe in Sharia should be deported

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

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump during a speech in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Picture: AP

July 14, 2016

Ginsburg apologizes for Trump comments

Ruth Bader Ginsburg regrets her insults of Donald Trump.

July 14, 2016

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Photo: Michael Dwyer, AP)

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