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Kavanaugh confirmed, quickly sworn in; major Trump victory

WASHINGTON – Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice Saturday night after the bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed him. The Senate vote delivered an election-sea...

DATE: Oct 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press...

DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. Senate panel advances revival of key conservation fund

Now that the Sept. 30 deadline has come and gone for renewal of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Senate is taking another shot at finding a way to get the program back on tr...

DATE: Oct 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press c...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump agrees to FBI probe of Kavanaugh, bows to Flake, Democrats

WASHINGTON – Reversing course, President Donald Trump bowed to Democrats’ demands Friday for a deeper FBI investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after Republican Sen. Jeff Fl...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Kavanaugh-Ford hearing: A dramatic lesson on gender roles

NEW YORK – He let his anger flare repeatedly, interrupted his questioners and cried several times during his opening statement. She strived to remain calm and polite, despite her nervousness...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New accusation rocks Kavanaugh nomination; Trump stands firm

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump staunchly defended his embattled Supreme Court nominee against a new allegation of sexual misconduct Monday, calling the accusations against Judge Brett K...

DATE: Sep 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. the AP checked these o...

DATE: Sep 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

#NotInvisible: Why are Native American women vanishing?

VALIER, Mont. – The searchers rummage through the abandoned trailer, flipping over a battered couch, unfurling a stained sheet, looking for clues. It’s blistering hot, and a grizzly bear lur...

DATE: Sep 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Official Washington scrambles over Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations

Woman who accused Supreme Court nominee says she will testify to Congress about incident

DATE: Sep 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press c...

DATE: Sep 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press c...

DATE: Sep 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World