WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama paid more than $81,000 in taxes last year on adjusted gross income of more than $436,000. Their effective federal income tax rate was 18.7 percent.…
Ill-mannered GOP race upsets many
SEOUL, South Korea – A North Korea missile launch meant to celebrate the birthday of the country’s founder ended in failure, U.S. defense officials said Friday, an embarrassing setback in…
U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, right, sitting by Bolivia President Evo Morales, called for an end of economic inequality during a speech at the Vatican Friday.Andreas Solaro/Associated Press VATICAN CITY…
Here’s what many people think birdwatchers are: Creepy. That’s according to a recent study that says it is the first “empirical study of ‘creepiness.’” Led by psychology professor Frank McAndrew…
Students stand near a 34-foot Hummer limo on prom night in the Old Port section of Portland, Maine.Robert F. Bukaty/Associated Press file Limos and charter party buses may still be…
Snyder Other proposals include requiring utilities to test all schools, day care centers, nursing homes and similar facilities – not just some people’s houses – and the mandatory disclosure of…
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, with his Philippine counterpart, Voltaire Gazmin, said Thursday while visiting the Philippines that the U.S. and the Philippine government are now conducting joint patrols…
6.5-magnitude quake toppled dozens of homes
Leslie Van Houten’s attorney argued before Thursday’s parole hearing that the Manson family member no longer poses a danger to the public and should be paroled for her role in…
More states look to restrict transgenders
WASHINGTON – Russian attack planes buzzed a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Baltic Sea multiple times Monday and Tuesday, coming as close as an estimated 30 feet from the ship…
U.S. retail sales fell in March as Americans cut back on their car purchases, the latest sign that consumers are reluctant to spend freely.Keith Srakocic/Associated Press file A 2.1 percent…
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory wants lawmakers to amend a law that has been condemned by many businesses and advocates for lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights. His proposal to change…
McCarthy would be required to attend field hearing next week
House speaker reaffirms that he isn’t running for presidency
President Barack Obama said “America should be a level playing field” for all Americans during a ceremony marking National Equal Pay Day and designating the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument…
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday fired the head of a beleaguered state psychiatric hospital after an accused murderer escaped last week. The escape was the latest…
Even after 70 years, 90-year-old loves coming to work every day
A coalition is suing the Environmental Protection Agency to force the agency to enact new rules to control greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes.Mel Evans/Associated Press The Center for Biological Diversity…
The Treasury Department says the deficit for March totaled $108.0 billion. That marks the biggest March deficit in four years and was more than double the imbalance in March 2015.…
Lt. Gen. Sergei Rudskoi of the Russian military’s General Staff speaks at a briefing in Moscow, Russia, on Monday. The Russian military says it is helping the Syrian army fight…
Indian girls walk past posters on Monday displaying photographs of three friends, from top, Vishnu, Athiraj and Brijesh who died after a massive fire broke out Sunday during a fireworks…
BEAUMONT, Texas – A teacher at a Texas high school has been arrested and charged with assault after her alleged assault on a student was caught on video. Mary Hastings…
Even when asked which of the two candidates would be best at “making American great” – the central promise of Trump’s campaign – Americans are slightly more likely to side…
The Justice Department announced a $5 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs over the sale of mortgage-backed securities leading up to the 2008 financial crisis.Richard Drew/Associated Press file The deal announced…
