Soldier Accused of Killing New York Trooper After Domestic Dispute
A New York state trooper was shot dead Sunday night while responding to a domestic dispute in Jefferson County.
5 Things for Monday, July 10: The US and Russia, Iraq Fighting, London Market Fire
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Simplify Your Lifestyle This Summer
From backyard barbecues and trips to the beach to baseball games and swim meets, summer is all about family fun. It’s also an ideal time to slow down and incorporate a more mindful routine at home.
Man Takes Hostages at Atlanta-area Bank, FBI says
A man claiming to have a bomb has taken at least two hostages at a bank in a northern suburb of Atlanta, an FBI spokesman said Friday.
Donald Trump's John Podesta Tweet Has So, So Many Things Wrong With It
Before heading into a consequential day of meetings with world leaders at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to offer his thoughts about -- wait for it! -- the 2016 election.
New CDC Head: Georgia's Health Commissioner
The Georgia health commissioner, Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, has been selected as the new director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Children Most Likely to Be Bullied By Their Own Friends
Lindsey Averill's definition of torment was seventh-grade gym class. Among the echoes of basketballs bouncing and sneakers squeaking on the gym floor, Averill often would hear girls who she thought were her friends singing a jingle. Their carols were often …
A Parent Killing a Child Happens More Often Than We Think
It's the most unfathomable of crimes: a parent killing their own child. It grabs headlines when it happens -- like this week in Georgia, where a mom is accused of stabbing four of her children to death. The reality is, …
State Department Names Special Envoy to Ukraine
The State Department has tapped Kurt Volker to be its special representative for Ukraine, the department announced Friday.
Trump, Putin High-stakes Showdown at G20 Ends After Over 2 Hours
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's high-stakes meeting at the G20 summit here in Germany has ended, lasting four times its planned length.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on Resignation of Director of Office of Government Ethics
Jackson Lee: “Director Shaub’s resignation marks a sad and disturbing development that calls into question the integrity of our Government at a time when so many questions have been raised.”
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Join ISIS, Feds Say
An Ohio man pleaded guilty Thursday to trying to join ISIS, the US Department of Justice said.
Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Fate in Criminal Contempt Trial Rests with Judge
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio claimed "nobody is higher than me," and told his deputies they could enforce federal immigration law in defiance of a court order, a prosecutor said Thursday in the closing arguments for Arpaio's criminal contempt trial.
Minimum Wages Tick Up in Many Cities With New Fiscal Year
Higher minimum wages go into effect across the country this week, boosting many low-wage workers' paychecks — and the blood pressures of some employers and economists.
Time for a Citizens' Commission On Defending the Right to Vote
Donald Trump's commission on "election integrity" is meeting sensible resistance. The commission issued letters calling on states to provide it with extensive personal information on all voters, including names, addresses, birthdates, party affiliation, the last 4 digits Social Security numbers, …

