October 20, 2015
Trump Calls Bernie Sanders “Maniac” and “Socialist-Slash-Communist”
Donald Trump has taken aim against a new rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, calling the lawmaker a "maniac" and "socialist-slash-communist." Trump made the remarks in Richmond, Virginia, in front of a crowd of 5,000 the day after the Democrats met…
October 20, 2015
Major Gun Trafficking Bust in NYC Highlights Flow of Guns from States with Looser Gun Laws
Amid a raging national debate on guns, a bust in New York City highlights a problem for police in crime-plagued urban areas. While officers can control illegal gun sales in their cities, they have been at a loss to stop the flow of firearms from…
October 20, 2015
Plane Aborts Takeoff After Airport Employee Drives Onto Runway in Los Angeles
A jet carrying 76 passengers was forced to abort takeoff at the Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday after an airport employee drove a rogue vehicle onto the runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Delta Connection jet, a…
October 20, 2015
US Troops to Stay in Afghanistan in Policy Shift
President Barack Obama has confirmed plans to extend the US military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016, in a shift in policy. Speaking at the White House, he said the US would keep 5,500 troops in the country when he leaves office in 2017.…
October 20, 2015
Iran Nuclear Deal Advances
The international agreement on Iran's nuclear program moved forward Monday with the first meeting of the Joint Commission responsible for monitoring how both sides implement their parts of the deal, amid some optimism that the plan could roll out by…
October 20, 2015
US, Russia Set to Sign Memo on Air Safety in Syria
Russia and the United States likely will sign Tuesday a memorandum of understanding on air safety over Syrian skies, according to the Pentagon. "It's just simply a question now of wording in the document and having the document signed, so we're very…
October 20, 2015
Justin Trudeau to Become New Canadian PM
Justin Trudeau will become Canada's next prime minister after leading his Liberal Party to a commanding victory in Tuesday's parliamentary elections. The Canadian Broadcasting Company is projecting the Liberals will win more than 180 seats in the…
October 14, 2015
Clinton, Sanders Dominate Democratic Debate
Ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders dominated the Democratic Party's first presidential debate of the 2016 campaign, largely preserving their status as the party's frontrunners, according to some analysts.…
October 14, 2015
US, Russia Holding Talks to Seal Air Safety Agreement in Syria
U.S. and Russian defense officials are holding more talks Wednesday on safety procedures for their crews flying missions over Syria. U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday that the discussions are progressing and that he expects an agreement…
October 13, 2015
Democrats Set for 1st Debate in 2016 Presidential Race
After watching Republican candidates spar in two rounds of debates, Democrats looking to become the next U.S. president get their turn Tuesday as they take the stage in Las Vegas for their first debate of the 2016 election campaign. Former Secretary…