Nation &amp; World

Tragedy has haunted Biden’s political career

Vice President Joe Biden lamented Wednesday that his decision to not run for the Democratic presidential nomination means he won’t…

Obama to announce federal push to fight heroin use

President Barack Obama boards Marine One at the White House in Washington for a trip to Charleston, West Virginia, where…

Biden says he won’t run for president, a boost for Clinton

President Barack Obama Wednesday listens as Vice President Joe Biden announced that “we’re out of time” for him to jump…

UN chief to appeal for calm in Mideast

Palestinian man shot, killed after attacking Israeli officer

‘Goodfellas’ crew didn’t plan escape

Ex-mobster: Thieves feared being robbed

Reluctant Ryan seeks to unite party

Lawmaker offers terms to accept speaker’s job

Liberals bounce back in Canada

Son of famous ex-leader wins PM’s position

World Briefs

SEOUL, South Korea – Hundreds of mostly elderly Koreans – some in wheelchairs or leaning on walking sticks, most overcome…

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The White House is threatening to veto Senate legislation cracking down on “sanctuary cities” that shield residents from…

Skydivers jumped into record books with formation

Skydivers from 12 countries formed a diamond-shaped formation that covered a distance of more than two miles during jump Tuesday…

Russia, U.S. sign deal to minimize risks in Syrian skies

Russian airstrikes are supporting a new offensive launched by the Syrian government against rebel forces in central and northwestern Syria.Alexander…

Webb dropping Democratic bid for president

Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, accompanied by his wife, Hong Le Webb, said many of the issues he focused on…

Nation Briefs

SALT LAKE CITY – Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio pitched himself as a fresh face in his party’s crowded primary…

China’s economic growth declines to six-year low

China’s economic growth decelerated in the latest quarter but relatively robust spending by Chinese consumers helped to avert a deeper…

State Dept. failing at cybersecurity

While Clinton used home email, agency’s networks don’t seem to be more secure

Democrats: Benghazi testimony debunks GOP claims

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., the top Democrat on the House committee investigating the deadly attacks in Benghazi, Libya, said some…

Feds to require registration of most drones

Pilot sightings of drones have doubled since last year, including near manned airplanes and at major sporting events, and there…

Gowdy: Benghazi emails show ‘disconnect’ with Washington

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., described emails from Ambassador Chris Stevens to the State Department requesting more security almost from the…

In New York City, the rats prevail

City doubles eradication efforts

Nation & World Briefs

JERUSALEM – An Arab attacker armed with a gun and a knife opened fire in a southern Israel bus station…

30 cars stuck in mud on California highway

Geologists check hillside stability

Schools soften approach, rethink suspensions

Alternative methods push schools to focus on dialogue instead of harsh punishments

Syrian activists say 4 civilians killed at funeral

They believe warplanes targeted mourners