Trump lashes out over probe into possible obstruction of justice
By Julia Edwards Ainsley | WASHINGTON WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump attacked what he called a "phony story" on Thursday after a report that he is under investigation for possible obstruction of justice by the special counsel probing alleged Russian meddling...
U.S. lawmakers back at work after shooting, congressman still hospitalized
By Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell | WASHINGTON WASHINGTON U.S. lawmakers returned to regular business on Thursday and prepared to play their annual charity baseball game, one day after a man who had expressed anger toward President Donald Trump opened fire on...
U.S. lawmaker Scalise in critical condition after attack by gunman at baseball field
By Sarah N. Lynch and Ross Colvin | ALEXANDRIA, Va. ALEXANDRIA, Va. Congressman Steve Scalise, the No. 3 Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, was in critical condition on Wednesday night after he and three others were shot as they practiced for a charity...
Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Washington Post
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump is being investigated by special counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing unidentified officials.Mueller is investigating alleged Russian interference in the...
Bob Dylan accused of borrowing some of Nobel lecture from study guide
FILE PHOTO: Singer Bob Dylan performs during a segment honoring Director Martin Scorsese, recipient of the Music+ Film Award, at the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles, USA, January 12, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Powered by...
No hint of new gun control push in U.S. Congress after shootings
By Richard Cowan | WASHINGTON WASHINGTON There were prayers and expressions of sympathy for the victims after a gunman opened fire on Republican lawmakers practicing for a charity baseball game, but no signs of a new push in the U.S. Congress to tighten gun-control...
Senate backs legislation to slap new sanctions on Russia
By Patricia Zengerle | WASHINGTON WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday for new sanctions punishing Russia for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, and to force President Donald Trump to get Congress' approval before easing any existing...
Gunman fires on Republican lawmakers at baseball practice, congressman wounded
By Sarah N. Lynch and Ross Colvin | ALEXANDRIA, Va. ALEXANDRIA, Va. A gunman opened fire on Wednesday on Republican U.S. lawmakers who were practicing near Washington for a charity baseball game, wounding senior Republican leader Steve Scalise and several others...
Jury deliberations at Bill Cosby’s sex assault trial enter third day
By Joseph Ax | NORRISTOWN, Pa. Jurors at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial were scheduled for more deliberations on Wednesday after failing to reach a verdict after two days of discussions that stretched into the night.Cosby, 79, is accused of drugging and sexually...
NBC’s Megyn Kelly defends Alex Jones interview after criticism
TV host Megyn Kelly arrives for the Time 100 Gala in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York, U.S. April 25, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Powered by...