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Queen Elizabeth takes the crown for longevity

LONDON – It was a day for the history books. But it was not in her majesty’s temperament to make much of a fuss. On Wednesday, September 9, about 5:30 p.m., Queen Elizabeth II bec...

Iran nuclear deal divides Republicans

House GOP leaders say proposal contains secrets

Nation Briefs

Kentucky clerk to be paid for time in jail MOREHEAD, Ky. – Kentucky clerk Kim Davis can collect a paycheck for the days she sat in jail and the week she’s spending at home, resti...

Debate, demonstrations for Iran-nuclear deal at the Capitol

WASHINGTON – The presidential campaign collided head-on with congressional debate on the Iran nuclear deal Wednesday, producing an only-in-Washington political spectacle inside the Capitol a...

Kerry to meet with lawmakers about migrant crisis abroad

WASHINGTON – The U.S. is vowing to help its European allies with an escalating migrant crisis. In two meetings behind closed doors, Secretary of State John Kerry is briefing lawmakers on how...

Democrats able to stifle Iran opposition

A band of undecided Senate Democrats broke in favor of the international nuclear deal with Iran on Tuesday, putting President Barack Obama on the brink of one of the most significant victori...

Judge orders clerk’s release

Kim Davis warned not to interfere again with licenses

Group giving hope, limbs to injured kids

Albino children targeted by black marketers

World Briefs

Queen Elizabeth II surpasses Victoria LONDON – Queen Elizabeth II has reached a major milestone by becoming the longest-reigning monarch in Britain’s history. She passe...

Graffiti comes of age with Portuguese workshop

Program brings can-do attitude to older residents

Nation Briefs

Ex-bishop who killed cyclist pleads guilty BALTIMORE – A former Episcopal bishop pleaded guilty Tuesday to manslaughter, drunk driving and leaving the scene at which she killed a ...

ISIS loyalists eye Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – Homegrown militants loyal to the Islamic State group are making inroads into Afghanistan, controlling territory in some parts of the country and ruling with the harsh ha...