Leader of al-Qaida affiliate in Yemen killed in US operation: White House
President Donald Trump hinted at al-Rimi’s death over the weekend on Twitter. February 7, 2020, 12:35 AM 4 min read The leader of al-Qaida’s affiliate in Yemen was killed in…
Opera board member leaves $45M after she died, largest gift in US opera history
Phyllis Hernden Brissenden left the largest gift the organization has received. February 6, 2020, 4:46 PM 7 min read A beloved St. Louis philanthropist and life board member at the…
Speaker Pelosi fires back at President Trump, says she prays ‘very hard’ for him
“He’s impeached forever. You’re never getting rid of that scar,” she said. February 6, 2020, 6:55 PM 7 min read House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended her decision to tear up…
Trump declares victory over impeachment: ‘It was evil’
President Donald Trump declared victory over impeachment at a rambling self-congratulatory White House event Thursday — carried live on national TV — calling the investigations into his presidency “evil” and…
White House asks scientists to investigate origins of coronavirus
The coronavirus has killed hundreds of people in China. February 6, 2020, 10:35 PM 6 min read The White House on Thursday asked U.S. scientists and medical researchers to investigate…
2 murders linked to Mexico’s famed monarch butterfly sanctuary
A murder mystery is unfolding in one of the world’s most mysterious wildlife spots after two nature activists who worked at Mexico’s El Rosario monarch butterfly sanctuary were discovered slain…
What to know about Shadow Inc., the vendor behind Iowa Democrats’ caucus app
As the results of Monday’s first 2020 presidential election contest in Iowa ground to a halt, all eyes turned toward a mysterious digital app developer with an equally opaque name:…
Iowa caucus results delay ignites debate over state’s status as ‘first-in-the-nation’
Caucus critics say Monday’s messy process should hasten the case for change. February 4, 2020, 9:28 PM 6 min read Monday night’s meltdown of the Iowa presidential Democratic caucuses has…
Trump campaign working to cash in ahead of the State of the Union
The fundraising effort is raising eyebrows with watchdog groups. February 4, 2020, 6:17 PM 4 min read President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign has worked feverishly to cash in ahead of…
As senators announce votes to acquit or convict Trump, all eyes on moderates
They’re making speeches to explain their thinking before Wednesdays final vote. February 4, 2020, 6:14 PM 5 min read Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday implored his colleagues to…