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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner railed against Trump adminis…
Authorities tell last activists to leave wildlife preserve
BURNS, Ore. — A day after the leaders of an armed anti-government group were arrested, authorities on Wednesday urged a handful of remaining activists to abandon the Oregon wildlife refuge they have occupied for mo…
Arrests of Oregon standoff leaders leaves 1 person dead
BURNS, Ore. (AP) — Federal and state law officers arrested the leaders of an armed group occupying a national wildlife refuge, during a traffic stop along a hi…
Trump says he will skip Fox News' debate on Thursday
NEW YORK — The seventh Republican primary debate airs Thursday on the Fox News Channel — but for many viewers it was expected to be Round 2 of Donald Trump vs.…
Coal suspension affects 30-plus mining projects
BILLINGS — At least 30 applications from companies seeking to mine hundreds of millions of tons of coal face suspension as the government reviews its sales of the fuel from public lands, U.S. officials disclosed Fr…
Three tickets hit Powerball numbers
LOS ANGELES — An eye-popping and unprecedented Powerball jackpot whose rise to $1.6 billion became a national fascination will be split three ways.
Ticket sales push prize to $1.5 billion
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The world’s largest lottery jackpot has grown to $1.5 billion because of continuing strong Powerball ticket sales.
Powerball prize soars to $800 million as states see strong sales
DES MOINES, Iowa — With Powerball sales breaking previous records, the odds are growing that someone will win Saturday night’s $800 million jackpot — but if no one matches all the numbers, the next drawing is expe…
Obama acts alone on guns: 'It gets me mad'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tears streaking his cheeks, President Barack Obama launched a final-year push Tuesday to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrict…
Airport adopts streamlined screening
The Transportation Security Administration on Tuesday announced a new precheck screening process now available at Glacier Park International Airport.
Scalia sees no reason why state can't favor religion over non-religion
METAIRIE, La. — Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said Saturday the idea of religious neutrality is not grounded in the country’s constitutional traditions and that God has been good to the U.S. exactly because …
AP Poll: Islamic State conflict voted top news story of 2015
NEW YORK — The far-flung attacks claimed by Islamic State militants and the intensifying global effort to crush them added up to a grim, gripping yearlong saga…
Weird weather pattern turns weather upside-down across U.S.
SEATTLE (AP) — A weather pattern partly linked with El Nino has turned winter upside-down across the U.S. during a week of heavy holiday travel, bringing spring-like warmth to the Northeast, a risk of tornadoes in …
Aging bear at center of court fight is euthanized in Ohio
MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — A toothless, 41-year-old bear in the middle of a permit dispute between his owners and the state was euthanized after finishing a last meal that included a cream-filled doughnut.
OPINION: State senator's support for Clean Power Plan no surprise
Recently, State Sen. Greg Jergeson, perhaps best known for allegations that he illegally coordinated with “dark money” groups in order to “improperly influence the outcome” of his election, took to the opinion page…
Obama: Climate deal may save planet
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Saturday hailed the newly passed international climate agreement that he said “offers the best chance we have to save the one planet we have.”