AP news guide: The Flint water crisis, a year on

" A year after the tap water in Flint was exposed as a source of dangerous levels of lead, residents of the impoverished city are still grappling with the man-made public health crisis, which has led to criminal charges and drawn attention in the presidential election. Doctors discovered high amounts of the toxin in children last September and warned against using the Flint River water.

Obama power plant rules face key test in U.S. court

The centerpiece of President Barack Obama's climate change strategy, federal rules curbing greenhouse gas emissions mainly from coal-fired power plants, faces a key test on Tuesday when opponents try to convince a U.S. appeals court to throw out the regulations. Twenty-seven states led by coal-producer West Virginia and industry groups are challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan rules before 10 judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Caitlyn Jenner might have convinced Kim Kardashian to vote for Donald …

This Twilight Zone episode of an election can only end in January with Trump taking the oath of office as Kim, Caitlyn, Kris, Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall, Kylie, and of course Kanye look on from the dais behind him. Maybe, as thanks for their support, Mrs. Trump will even graciously let one of them hold the copy of "The Art of the Deal" that Trump places his hand on.

Donald Trump is headed for a win, says professor who always gets it right

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How Both Sides Are Framing the Debate

If you only read one thing: It's silly season on the campaign trail, as operatives on both sides of aisle argue their preferred candidate is a terrible debater and set to be trounced in Monday's first presidential debate. It's the expectations game - in some ways as important as the debate itself.

Trump’s appeal to black America is ludicrous – but that…

Trump's choice of Don King as a black surrogate is insulting -- and we don't need him to tell us Obama is imperfect I wonder what Donald Trump is smoking? The idea that he, the onetime slumlord who refused to rent properties to black people, the ultimate justifier of police shootings and the spearhead of the most racist political movement in my lifetime, is now presenting himself as the solution to the problems that exist within the African-American community is as stupid as using Don King as a Negro surrogate - oh wait, he did that too. No black person in their right mind would ever listen to Don King.

Senate Democrats oppose GOP spending bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, on Thursday introduced a Republican-drafted bill that would prevent a government shutdown at the end of the month, but it is being opposed by Democrats after bipartisan negotiations stalled late this week. Senate Republicans and Democrats have been haggling for days over what should be included in the stop-gap spending bill, known as a continuing resolution , with leaders at times indicating a deal was close.

O’Malley stumps for Clinton in EC

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley touted Hillary Clinton as the nation's next commander-in-chief Thursday, telling local Democrats at Elizabeth City's new Democratic campaign office she would beat Republican rival Donald Trump and his "overtly fascist" policies. O'Malley made his remarks at the new office on Halstead Boulevard, where workers noted Thursday that North Carolina is only 27 days away from early voting and 46 days away from election day.

The Latest: Kaine says society must start discussing racism

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine says society hasn't "even really started" discussing institutional racism in American's criminal justice system and is criticizing his GOP counterpart for not wanting to talk about it more. Kaine says he disagrees with Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence, who said U.S. society should "set aside talk" of institutional racism in the wake of more fatal police shootings of black men.

Michelle Obama Talks Beyonce, Melania Trump And Barack Impressions On The Late Show

It's getting ever closer to the 2016 US Presidential Election, where we'll tearfully bid farewell to the coolest President America has ever seen, as well as his accomplished First Lady Michelle Obama . She took to the 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' on Tuesday night where pure hilarity ensued.

First Presidential Debate Guide: Trump vs. Clinton on Taxes

The showdown between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is expected to shatter viewership records - a whopping 75% of registered voters plan to watch the first Trump-Clinton debate , according to a Morning Consult poll released Monday . If accurate, that means 95 million Americans will tune in.

Ap Fact Check: Trumpa s bogus birtherism claim about Clinton

In this file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump states that “President Barack Obama was born in the United States,” during a news conference in Washington. The public record over the last decade undermines Donald Trump's attempt to pin on Hillary Clinton the origins of a conspiracy he peddled for years about President Barack Obama's birthplace.

The Latest: Trump offers praise for ‘peace-loving Muslims’

Donald Trump's campaign is saying the Republican nominee told Egypt's president that he has "high regard for peace-loving Muslims." Trump promised El-Sissi that, were he to be elected, the United States would be "a loyal friend" to Egypt, according to a readout of the meeting provided by the Republican's campaign.