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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…
Without Keystone, industry must find new paths for oil
TORONTO — Following the Obama administration’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline, the oil industry faces the tricky task of making sure the crude oil targeted for the pipeline still gets where it needs to go.
Obama rejects Keystone pipeline
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama rejected an application to build the Keystone XL pipeline Friday after 7 years of federal review, declaring the proposed project wouldn't serve U.S. national interests and w…
George Barris, creator of TV's original Batmobile, has died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Barris, the legendary custom car builder who created television’s original Batmobile and helped define California’s car culture with colorfully designed vehicles ranging from the stunningl…
TransCanada asks U.S. to suspend pipeline review
TORONTO — After waiting seven years for a decision, the company behind the proposed Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to Texas has asked the U.S. State Department to suspend its review of the project. The move comes…
Ex-House speaker pleads guilty to lying to FBI
CHICAGO — Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty Wednesday to lying to the FBI in a hush-money scheme, agreeing to a deal with federal prosecutors that recommends he se…
Mexico braces for massive storm
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Patricia barreled toward southwestern Mexico Friday as a monster Category 5 storm, the strongest ever in the Western Hemisphere. Residents and tourists were hunkering down o…
Clinton tries to close book on Benghazi
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton strove to close the book on the worst episode of her tenure as secretary of state Thursday, battling hours of Republican questions in a hearing that grew contentious but rev…
One time only? It's 'Back to the Future' Day
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The future is today — if "Back to the Future" is to be believed.
Biden declines to run for president in 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will not run for president in 2016.
'Star Wars' fans clamor for tickets, wonder about Luke
LOS ANGELES — Millions of fans cried out in joy after they saw the latest trailer for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” but it also left more than a few wondering where Luke Skywalker has been during all the marketin…
Cold front to bring wind switch
The National Weather Service is forecasting a chilly weekend, with a wind advisory in effect through tonight as an Arctic cold front ushers in powerful east-to-west winds and freezing overnight temperatures.
Profile of Oregon gunman emerges who studied mass shooters
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) — The 26-year-old gunman who opened fire in a community college English class, killing nine, was an Army boot camp dropout who studied mass shooters before becoming one himself.
Oregon campus shooter targeted Christians
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A gunman opened fire inside a classroom at a rural Oregon community college Thursday, killing at least nine people before dying in a shootout with police, authorities said. One survivor said he dem…
Land and Water Fund goes dormant overnight
For the first time in 50 years since its passage, Congress has not reauthorized the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Pope Francis visits UN, ground zero
NEW YORK (AP) — Sweeping through the landmarks of America’s biggest city, Pope Francis on Friday offered comfort to 9/11 victims’ families at ground zero, warnings to world leaders at the United Nations and encoura…