Rare mass killing raises questions about security in Japan

A police car patrols at night in front of the Tsukui Yamayuri-en, a facility for the mentally disables where a number of people were killed and dozens injured in a knife attack in Sagamihara, outside Tokyo Tuesday, July 26, 2... . A hearse leaves the Tsukui Yamayuri-en, a facility for the mentally disabled where a number of people were killed and dozens injured in a knife attack Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in Sagamihara, outside Tokyo.

Inside the Texas-Sized Split Over Ted Cruz’s Non-Endorsement of Donald Trump

Emotions ran high following Ted Cruz's speech at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night. The Texas senator defiantly refused to endorse Donald Trump for president, drawing jeers and shouts from the audience, especially the New York delegation.

At Trump’s convention, boos for Cruz’s non-endorsement

At Trump's convention, boos for Cruz's non-endorsement Raucous delegates disappointed when GOP runner-up says 'vote your conscience' Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/29UZ8ps The Republican National Convention is heading into its third day. USA TODAY's Susan Page gives you 3 things to look forward to in Cleveland.

Senator Sherrod Brown ‘flattered’ people suggesting him as Clinton’s VP pick

Political experts believe Hillary Clinton will announce her pick for vice president on Friday in Florida, ahead of the Democratic National Convention. "I don't have any plans to do anything, but be in Ohio this weekend," said U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown.

Pence and a dash of 2020: What’s happening on Day 3 of the GOP convention? Read Story

We're halfway through the Republican National Convention, and with any semblance of doubt about who will be the standard-bearer for the GOP put to rest Tuesday night , the party turns its eyes to November. And a few may be looking ahead to November 2020.

Conservatives bristle as Trump backs off Clinton prosecution

Some of Donald Trump's strongest conservative supporters are voicing anger and disappointment at the president-elect's comments on Tuesday that he might back off his campaign pledge of pursuing a prosecution of former rival Hillary Clinton. Trump, in an interview with the New York Times, took a more compassionate tone toward the Democratic presidential nominee than during his campaign, when he talked about a possible criminal investigation of the opponent he dubbed "Crooked Hillary" if he won the White House.

McConnell: Clinton Has A ‘Tortured Relationship With The Truth’

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Trump passes Christie over for vice president

Just the night before, on Fox News, Trump had listed Christie among his three finalists. Political observers say the vice president announcement doesn't diminish the role Christie may play in Trump's campaign - or the prospect of a Trump administration job for the governor, who was among the first establishment Republicans to back the political outsider after his own presidential bid collapsed in February.

Trump postpones VP announcement, citing France attacks

In a summer of political and racial tumult, young Americans are in a dour mood: ... . FILE - In this July 6, 2016 file photo, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks before introducing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Cincinnati.

Poll: Clinton, Trump Tied Nationwide Going Into Conventions

NEW YORK - The race for president is a dead heat with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tied with voters nationwide heading into the two parties' conventions, according to a new poll. The CBS News/NY Times poll out Thursday shows both candidates each getting the support of 40 percent of registered voters nationwide.

Gingrich on being VP: ‘Do you want a two-pirate ticket?’

In the final 36 hours of the vice presidential guessing game, a top contender appeared on national television to argue why his main competitor was better. "I don't know if I should say this, but it's so much fun that I'm going to," Newt Gingrich, one of Donald Trump's finalists, said on "Hannity" on Fox News.

Aiming for Friday announcement, Trump narrows his VP list

Donald Trump has reached the final phase of his search for a running mate, narrowing his list to three leading contenders and directing his staff to prepare for a Friday announcement. "It's a little bit like 'The Apprentice,'" former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, one of Trump's finalists, said in a Tuesday interview with Fox News Channel.

Death reignites hard questions for Minnesota black leaders

The killing of Philando Castile by a Minnesota police officer durin... . FILE - In this July 9, 2016 file photo, marchers block part of Interstate 94 in St. Paul, Minn., during a protest sparked by the recent police killings of black men in Minnesota and Louisiana.

MGM steps up opposition to proposed project

A border war between titans in the casino world has escalated, with MGM Resorts International stepping up its opposition to a proposed tribal casino project in Connecticut that's supposed to help the tribes fend off competition from MGM's planned $950 million project in neighboring Massachusetts Besides challenging the law which laid the groundwork for the possible satellite casino, MGM was credited last month with proposing the surprise amendment to a federal defense bill. It would have prevented tribes with casinos on tribal land, like Connecticut's Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribal nations, from opening a venture off-reservation in the same state.