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Catholic leaders decry Dems’ questioning of judicial pick

WASHINGTON – Roman Catholic leaders are objecting to Democratic senators’ line of questioning for one of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees, arguing the focus on her faith is misplac...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

California challenges Trump’s end to young immigrant program

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California sued the Trump administration on Monday over its decision to end a program that shields young immigrants from deportation, saying it would be especially hard ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Solemn, personal ceremonies as U.S. commemorates 9/11

NEW YORK – Holding photos and reading names of loved ones lost 16 years ago, 9/11 victims’ relatives marked the anniversary of the attacks at ground zero on Monday with a solemn and personal...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Irma lost some oomph over Cuba before its assault on Florida

Before crashing into Florida, Hurricane Irma set all sorts of records for brute strength as it flattened Caribbean islands and swamped the Florida Keys. Irma’s assault – so soon after Harvey...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

President Trump on 9/11: ‘America cannot be intimidated’

ARLINGTON, Va. – Leading his first commemoration of the solemn 9/11 anniversary, President Donald Trump said Monday that “the living, breathing soul of America wept with grief” for each of t...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Weakened Irma lashes much of Florida; full impact unknown

MIAMI – Hurricane Irma gave Florida a coast-to-coast pummeling with winds up to 130 mph Sunday, swamping homes and boats, knocking out power to millions and toppling massive construction cra...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump readies for first Sept. 11 commemoration as president

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will preside over his first 9/11 commemoration in office on Monday, a mostly solemn and nonpartisan occasion that may highlight his muddled claims about t...

DATE: Sep 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Death toll rises to 90 after Mexico earthquake

JUCHITAN, Mexico – Government cargo planes flew in supplies and troops began distributing boxes of food to jittery survivors of an earthquake that destroyed a large part of Juchitan and kill...

DATE: Sep 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘Pray for everybody’: Irma begins its assault on Florida

MIAMI – A monster Hurricane Irma roared into Florida with 130 mph winds Sunday for what could be a sustained assault on nearly the entire Sunshine State, flooding streets, knocking out power...

DATE: Sep 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Despite threat, some choosing to ride out Irma at home

REDDINGTON SHORES, Fla. – Carl Roberts has a stash of Chinese food, a case of water and a million-dollar view in his 17th floor Gulf front condo. And that, he says, is all he need...

DATE: Sep 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Irma now taking aim at Tampa as Floridians hustle to leave

MIAMI – With the window closing fast for anyone wanting to escape, Irma hurtled toward Florida with 130 mph winds Saturday on a shifting course that threatened the first direct hit on the Ta...

DATE: Sep 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Deadly quake, Hurricane Katia a one-two punch for Mexico

JUCHITAN, Mexico – One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to hit Mexico was followed by a Gulf coast hurricane, dealing a one-two punch to the country, killing at least 61 people as worke...

DATE: Sep 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World