Hillary returns to Iowa—but so does Bill
INDIANOLA, Iowa — Bill Clinton tried to be the political spouse. When he and Hillary Clinton arrived on stage here on Sunday afternoon before a sun-drenched crowd of what organizers said was 10,000...
View Article15 detained in counterterrorism raids
SYDNEY (AP) — Counterterrorism raids in Sydney on Thursday were sparked by security intelligence that the Islamic State movement was planning a random, violent attack in Australia as a demonstration of...
View ArticleWorld-renowned Jamaican beach washing away
NEGRIL, Jamaica (AP) — Tourists from around the world are drawn to a stretch of palm-fringed shoreline known as “Seven Mile Beach,” a crescent of white sand along the turquoise waters of Jamaica’s...
View ArticleMichael Phelps suspended after DUI
View photo . In this Aug. 20, 2014, file photo, U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps laughs during a press conference ahead of the Pan … USA Swimming has suspended Michael Phelps for six months[1], following...
View ArticleWalk-off homer sends Giants back to World Series
View gallery . The San Francisco Giants[1] are headed to their third World Series in five seasons thanks to an exhilarating 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals[2] in Game 5 of the National League...
View ArticleGiants win 3rd Series title in 5 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Up stood Madison Bumgarner[1] at 8:46 p.m. CT, lurking in the San Francisco Giants[2]‘ bullpen like a mythical creature: the wingspan of a Cthulhu[3], the power of a Minotaur[4], the...
View ArticleKasich steals show at governors’ meeting
BOCA RATON, Fla. — It was almost as if John Kasich wanted to reach out and pat Scott Walker on the head. The Republican governor of Ohio and the Republican governor of Wisconsin were seated onstage at...
View ArticleFormer top prosecutor ‘outraged’ by military’s handling of sex-assault cases
The former chief prosecutor for the Air Force said in a Yahoo News interview that he was “put out to pasture” after he criticized top commanders for interfering with his efforts to convict officers who...
View ArticleRolling Stone apologizes for its reporting in UVA rape story
Facing increased scrutiny over an article about an alleged gang rape on the campus of the University of Virginia[1], Rolling Stone has issued a formal apology[2] for its reporting. In the Nov. 19...
View ArticleThe weirdest political stories of 2014
Every year has its major political debates over substantive issues. It also has moments so unexpected or absurd they can’t help but stand out amid the sea of scripted speeches and manufactured events....
View ArticleTo keep up with demand, Charlie Hebdo ups print run
Charlie Hebdo announced Saturday that it will increase its print run of the first post-attack edition once more, after swift sellouts internationally. The French satirical newspaper confirmed that it...
View ArticleDemocrats pick city for 2016 convention
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have selected Philadelphia as the site of the party’s 2016 national convention, choosing a patriotic backdrop for the nomination of its next presidential candidate. The...
View ArticleBattling America’s other PTSD crisis
CLICK IMAGE for slideshow: Keith Davis on the streets of North Philadelphia, Jan. 9, 2015. (Photograph by Jeff … The fight that started Keith Davis on a path to a new life began when he was buying...
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