Colorado GOP starts unity tour to back Glenn for Senate
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and the chairman of the state GOP are among the politicians touring Colorado Saturday on what they're calling a "Unity Tour" to promote Glenn.
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In Ohio, GOP incumbent, former governor wage heated race
Like two vintage heavyweight boxers battling for the title belt, Republican Sen. Rob Portman and former Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland are trading a relentless series of punches and counter-punches, with control of the U.S. Senate potentially on the line in Ohio.
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.
Protest over Minnesota police shooting calm but constant
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's capital kept its cool entering a third straight day of protests over the killing of a black man at the hands of police, with demonstrators encamped outside the governor's mansion looking set for the long haul.
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.
Feingold ‘troubled’ by Clinton’s email use
U.S. Senate hopeful Russ Feingold says he's troubled by Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was secretary of state. Feingold, a Democrat, is challenging Republican incumbent Ron Johnson this fall.
Top Army Corps of Engineers official cancels to visit Minot
The agency says in a statement that Jo-Ellen Darcy, the Assistant Secretary of the Army, cancelled the trip due to "an unforeseen personal issue." The agency did not elaborate.
America’s killing fields
People write messages in chalk on the road outside the governor's residence during a demonstration in St. Paul, Minn., on Thursday. Philando Castile was shot and killed after a traffic stop by police in Falcon Heights, Minn., on Wednesday night.
Veep prospect Pence to appear with Trump
Pence is considered a leading candidate to be Trump's running mate, and he's listed as a host of Tuesday's Indianapolis event on an invitation obtained by The Associated Press. A Pence spokesman confirmed the governor's plans to attend the private fundraiser.
Spectators watch Fourth of July fireworks at Ault Park, Monday, July…
An owl named "Distinto" flies to her trainer inside a park as part of the birds exercise routine outside a cage at the former Buenos Aires Zoo, Argentina, Friday, July 1, 2016. The city government announced last week it will transform the city's zoo into an ecological park for a limited number of species, and begin with the transfer of birds of prey to natural reserves.
Clinton nod in sight, Sanders still seeking platform changes
For Bernie Sanders, a campaign that began as a liberal crusade will probably end that way, with the Vermont senator still fighting for the issues that made up his "political revolution." In the weeks since Hillary Clinton clinched the Democratic nomination, her irascible primary rival won a few policy concessions and influenced the party's platform.
Hiker falls from Lincoln cliff
Vermont State Police say Matthew Dibley, 30, and Rachel Pentecost, 28, went for a short hike Thursday around 7 p.m. Dibley slipped and fell off the cliff, knocking him unconscious. Crews rescued him after 11 p.m. He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
Burlington Police suspend solo patrols in wake of Dallas shootings
Burlington Police say they will suspend solo officer patrols in the wake of the murders of five police officers in Dallas. Burlington Police Chief Brandon del Pozo says they are taking this action "until the prospect of copycat attacks on other police officers diminishes."
Black gun owners worried about treatment after shooting
One man told an officer during a Minnesota traffic stop that he was a licensed gun owner, and that he was reaching for his wallet, a witness said. The other was on the ground with police officers on top of him in Louisiana when someone shouted "He has a gun!" Police in each circumstance thought the black man carrying a gun was dangerous and immediately shot him dead.