Cosby’s lawyers, claiming unfair trial, seek to overturn his sex assault conviction
Lawyers for comedian Bill Cosby on Monday will ask a Pennsylvania appeals court to throw out his sexual assault conviction, arguing the trial judge committed errors that deprived him of a fair trial.Powered by WPeMatico
Democratic presidential contenders demand action on guns
Democratic presidential contenders on Saturday urged Congress to take action to curb gun violence following mass shootings last weekend in Texas and Ohio that left 31 dead. Powered by WPeMatico
Hollywood studio cancels ‘The Hunt’ movie release after criticism
Universal Pictures on Saturday canceled the release of "The Hunt," a satirical thriller about a group of Americans who are captured to be hunted and killed for sport, following apparent criticism by President Donald Trump and a recent series of mass shootings. Powered...
Democratic presidential contender Warren rolls out gun limit plan
Democratic presidential hopeful U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren pledged on Saturday to use executive powers to curb gun violence if she wins the White House as fellow Democratic candidates prepared to demand gun safety reforms at an Iowa forum. Powered by WPeMatico
Parade of Democratic 2020 hopefuls push for momentum in Iowa
A cavalcade of Democratic presidential hopefuls on Friday tried to turn a few precious minutes before Iowa voters into the momentum needed to catapult their campaigns in the pivotal state. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump says received ‘very beautiful letter’ from North Korea’s Kim, signals new meeting
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has received a "very beautiful letter" on Thursday from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and added that he could have another meeting with him. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump says NRA’s views should be ‘respected’ as Congress weighs gun action
President Donald Trump on Friday said he has been speaking with the National Rifle Association to ensure that the gun lobby's "very strong views" are considered as congressional leaders weigh possible gun legislation after two weekend mass shootings. Powered by...
Trump visits mass shooting victims; protesters shout ‘Do something!’
U.S. President Donald Trump met victims and first responders from last weekend's deadly shootings in Texas and Ohio on Wednesday, as chanting protesters accused him of inflaming tensions with anti-immigrant and racially charged rhetoric. Powered by WPeMatico
Factbox: Mass shootings in U.S. ignite new calls for gun legislation
A cluster of recent mass shootings that killed 36 people in California, Texas and Ohio has sparked renewed calls for the U.S. Congress to pass legislation to prevent gun violence. Powered by WPeMatico
Democratic hopeful Warren outlines $85 billion rural broadband plan
Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren outlined on Wednesday her plan to bring high-speed internet to rural and Native American communities through an $85 billion federal grant program. Powered by WPeMatico