South Dakota GOP senators won’t commit to new health bill

In this Aug. 17, 2016, file photo, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., attends a forum with South Dakota's congressional delegation in Mitchell, S.D. Rounds said Wednesday, July 12, 2017, that changes expected to be unveiled in a revised Senate Republican health care bill will help improve the proposal.

State legislation closes pool’s water slide

The closing of Chanute's water slide was because of state legislation that stemmed from a fatal accident in Kansas City last year. Chanute Parks Director Todd Newman told the Parks Advisory Board at its monthly meeting Thursday evening that the local water slide closed Saturday, along with all others more than 15 feet high in the state.

Celebrations, vigil mark year since Philando Castile death

Gov. Mark Dayton, left, embraces Valerie Castile after announcing the creation of a $12 million state police training fund one year after Castile's son Philando Castile was fatally shot by St. Anthony police Officer Je... Federal prosecutors say Hobby Lobby Stores has agreed to pay a $3 million federal fine and forfeit thousands of ancient Iraqi artifacts that the government alleges were intentionally mislabeled. The girlfriend of a parolee who fatally ambushed a New York City police officer reported that he was acting paranoid and erratic about two hours before the slaying.

Walker’s proposed road-funding deal gets lukewarm response

In this June 5, 2017 photo, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during a news conference in Madison, Wis. Gov. Walker put forward what he's calling a "reasonable proposal" that would tap federal money and lower borrowing to pay for roads, but it was unclear Thursday, July 6, 2017, whether it would be enough to unite Republicans who control the Legislature and are searching for a budget deal.

Here’s everything we know about Trump’s 26-year-old executive assistant

Madeleine Westerhout became a familiar face in late 2016, when she was frequently photographed guiding then president-elect Donald Trump's guests - such as Rick Perry, Mitch McConnell, and Goldman Sach's Gary Cohn - through the lobby of Trump Tower. While some media outlets dubbed her the " elevator girl ," Westerhout was quickly establishing her role within the Trump transition team.

The Latest: Dayton asks training fund be named for Castile

The Latest on the anniversary of the shooting death of motorist Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Minnesota : Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is requesting that a new law enforcement training fund be named in honor of Philando Castile, the black motorist who was shot to death by a police officer one year ago in a St. Paul suburb. Minnesota legislators set aside $12 million this year to train police in working with diverse communities.

David and Brooklyn Beckham cut dashing figures

US soldier, 36, on vacation in Belarus is 'thrown to his death from the 10th floor balcony of his hotel room after telling his family "they are out for blood" following an argument in a casino' Republican whip Steve Scalise is readmitted to ICU in a serious condition after an infection following his shooting at baseball practice last month US is ready to use 'considerable military forces if we must' to stop North Korea's nuclear program, UN ambassador warns Attorney files ethics complaint against Chris Christie and demands the New Jersey governor pay the 'fair market value of renting a private beach during July Fourth weekend' after Beachgate EXCLUSIVE: You're not welcome here! Hot felon Jeremy Meeks is confronted by his furious wife as he returns home for first time since kissing billionaire's daughter on Mediterranean yacht Princeton anthropology professor and mother-of-one, 61, dies ... (more)

Insurance commissioner, possible gubernatorial candidate advises responsible spending

Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer says he would advocate for increasing efficiency and reducing spending as he weighs a run for Kansas governor, a month after lawmakers overrode GOP Gov. Sam Brownback's veto to raise taxes. Selzer, a Leawood Republican and certified public accountant, first told the Kansas City Star he was weighing a gubernatorial run, but he said he hasn't decided whether he'll pursue the nomination.

Southern New Mexico Democratic senator jumps in gov’s race

Sen. Joseph Cervantes, an architect and Las Cruces attorney, told The Associated Press he will announced Wednesday he is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in a direct challenge to Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham and other Democrats wanting to succeed Republican Gov. Susana Martinez. Cervantes says he wants to focus on fixing the state's economy and educational system, and will try to change various policies that drive young people from the state.

Woman charged in Craigslist plot to kill Israeli ex-husband

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is feeling the heat after he was photographed sunning himself on a beach that he had closed to the public as part of a government shutdown. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is feeling the heat after he was photographed sunning himself on a beach that he had closed to the public as part of a government shutdown.

Poland moves toward extraditing US man in Nazi case

Poland's special prosecutors said they have taken steps toward seeking the extradition from the U.S. of Karkoc they accuse... New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is feeling the heat after he was photographed sunning himself on a beach that he had closed to the public as part of a government shutdown. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is feeling the heat after he was photographed sunning himself on a beach that he had closed to the public as part of a government shutdown.

EU chief to EU parliament: “You are ridiculous”

An Oklahoma woman is accused of trying to hire someone via Craigslist to travel to Israel and kill her ex-husband with ricin. Progress elusive in poor neighborhood of Louisiana's capital where white officer fatally shot a black man 1 year ago, fueling protests.