Republican Convention: 4 things to watch for on…

WASHINGTON — Night 1 of the Republican National Convention was a base-oriented mashup of optimism and fear. While speakers and heavily produced videos touted President Donald Trump’s accomplishments and stoked fears about what a Biden…

Alaska AG resigns after sending junior state employee…

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson resigned Tuesday after he admitted to repeatedly sending inappropriate text messages to a junior state employee, the governor announced in a statement. “Kevin Clarkson has admitted to conduct in the…

Puerto Rico, not Congress, must determine its future.…

It was recently reported that in 2017, while Puerto Rico was suffering through the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a natural disaster that would ultimately claim nearly 3,000 lives, President Donald Trump had inquired about “selling”…

The Falwell affair shows non-monogamy isnt rare —…

On Monday, long-circulated rumors about evangelical leader and now former Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. burst into public view, which may end up costing Falwell both his job and, perhaps, his political reputation. According…

Trump to nominate Chad Wolf for Homeland Security…

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would nominate acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf to the role permanently. Wolf has been serving in an acting capacity since November of last year. The last Homeland…

Lionel Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave…

BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club after nearly two decades with the Spanish giants. The club confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday that the Argentina great…