Cold call: North Dakota base could be home to Arctic mission

An Air Force installation in North Dakota has been trying to find its niche since its mission was changed a few years ago from refueling tankers to unmanned aircraft. Its focus might one day be at the top of the world.

Caitlyn Jenner Takes Half-Step Toward RNC Appearance

Caitlyn Jenner isn't wavering in her support for Republicans; she just booked an appearance in Cleveland, the site of the Republican National Convention, two days after the confab begins on July 18. Jenner will appear at a "Big Tent Brunch" hosted by groups like Equality Ohio and socially-liberal conservatives, including the American Unity Fund and the Log Cabin Republicans, the latter being an LGBT GOP organization. Former talk show host Montell Williams, a Republican LGBT rights supporter, will introduce Jenner at the event, which will call for the party to embrace queer rights in its new platform.

Trump considering a retired general as VP

After weeks of focusing on a group of current and former elected officials in his search for a running mate, Donald Trump is increasingly intrigued by the idea of tapping retired Lt. Gen. Michael T. Flynn in order to project strength and know-how on national security, according to four people familiar with the vetting process.

Spotify vs. Apple comes to Washington

Spotify, a Swedish service, last week blasted Apple for rejecting an updated version of its popular streaming app in the online store used by iPhone users. At issue, according to Apple, is Spotify's decision to take out a feature that let its users buy premium subscriptions through Apple's in-app purchase feature or take steps to sign up online.

Sen. Rubio breaks bread withformer fierce rival Trump

MIAMI On Friday, for the first time since the end of their sharp rivalry, Marco Rubio joined Donald Trump on the presidential campaign trail as one of Trump's lunch guests at Miami's Versailles Cuban restaurant. Rubio's attendance, confirmed to the Miami Herald by Trump's campaign and Rubio's Senate re-election campaign, is a significant coup for Trump, whose Miami trip is intended to smooth over relations with local Hispanics deeply dubious of his presumptive Republican nomination.

Philando Castile was stopped 52 times by police. Was it racial profiling?

This 2014 photo provided by Dewanda Harris shows Philando Castile of St. Paul, Minn., posing for a photo while attending a family funeral in St. Paul. Officials say Castile was fatally shot by police in Falcon Heights, Minn., Wednesday, July 6, 2016, while inside a car with a woman and a child.

EDITORIAL: Police shootings ‘an American issue’

Twice this week, Americans again witnessed black men dying at the hands of police officers - the latest in a string of similar deaths captured on video. EDITORIAL: Police shootings 'an American issue' Twice this week, Americans again witnessed black men dying at the hands of police officers - the latest in a string of similar deaths captured on video.

Sanders scores platform victory, calls for $15 minimum wage

Bernie Sanders' crusade to shape the Democratic party platform scored a win late Friday night, with the approval of an amendment calling for increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 over time. The fight to get more explicit platform language around wages showed the Vermont senator's campaign still fighting for the liberal issues that made up his "political revolution" even as his clout fades.

Democratic party platform calls for $15 minimum wage in win for Sanders

Sen. Bernie Sanders' effort to shape the Democratic Party's election platform scored a major victory Friday with the approval of an amendment calling for increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. The self-described "democratic socialist" from Vermont had repeatedly called for the increase during his surprisingly strong campaign for the Democratic nomination.

Political differences can affect relationship: Study

New York, July 9 - Living around people with opposing political viewpoints affects your ability to form close relationships and may even change your personality, a study says. The findings also could help explain why so many Americans are moving to areas that suit them politically, further segregating the nation into red and blue states, said lead researcher William Chopik, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University.

GOP leaders: Whites unaware of challenges facing black Americans

Following one of the most tense weeks between police and black communities in recent history, several prominent Republicans said most white Americans don't understand the challenges that come with being black in America. While the lawmakers did not go as far to endorse the positions of activists who protest against racism and police brutality, the politicians acknowledged that many black Americans have a different lived experience.

Ex-Rep. Walsh stands by a Watch out Obamaa tweet

CHICAGO – A former Illinois congressman said Friday he's standing by a Twitter post he sent after the fatal shooting of police officers in Dallas in which he said President Barack Obama should “Watch out” and “Real America is coming after you.” Joe Walsh told The Associated Press on Friday he didn't intend to incite violence against Obama or anyone else. The one-term Republican congressman and syndicated radio talk show host from suburban Chicago is known for his often-provocative comments.

Democrats embrace $15-an-hour minimum wage

Democrats amended their party platform late Saturday to call for a $15-an-hour federal minimum wage - a victory for Bernie Sanders, who is fighting to push the party leftward before his expected endorsement of Hillary Clinton. The amendment calls for the change "over time" - less specific language than Sanders had wanted, making it a concession for Clinton.