Democrats press for stricter U.S. gun-sale checks, Trump non-committal
Democrats in the U.S. Congress pledged on Monday to intensify pressure for stricter gun-sale background check legislation, citing strong public backing for the measure, but...
U.S. rescues last crew member from stricken South Korean ship
Rescue workers on Monday freed the final crew member trapped inside a South Korean cargo vessel that flipped on its side off the coast of...
U.S. still aiming for deal with Mexico on asylum seekers -border chief
The Trump administration is seeking to strike a “cooperative agreement” with Mexico to help stem the tide of migrants looking to enter the United States...
U.S. credits Mexico, Central America for sharp drop in border arrests
The Trump administration on Monday credited Mexico and Central American countries with helping to cut U.S. border arrests by nearly 60% from a record high...
U.S. doctors group says just stop vaping as deaths, illnesses rise
The American Medical Association on Monday urged Americans to stop vaping of any sort until scientists have a better handle on the cause of 450...
Trump defends hotel use amid Air Force controversy
President Donald Trump dismisses Democrats’ allegations of impropriety over the U.S. military’s use of a Scottish airport near a Trump-owned golf course. Rough Cut (no...
Trump calls three Republican challengers ‘a joke’
When asked whether he would agree to debate three Republican challengers to his 2020 re-election, President Donald Trump told reporters ‘they’re a joke. They’re a...
Bank of America’s push to turn around investment bank is bearing fruit
Bank of America Corp said on Monday its deal-making unit is gaining momentum with midsized companies as it focuses on the sector to regain market...
Microsoft’s LinkedIn loses appeal over access to user profiles
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected LinkedIn’s effort to stop a San Francisco company from using information that users of the professional networking website...
Trump says Taliban talks ‘dead,’ U.S. military to ramp up Afghanistan operations
U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders dead on Monday, while the general in charge said the U.S. military is likely to...