Critics: Trump speech signals shift to coded race language

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles as he addresses delegates during the final day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Thursday, July 21, 2016. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles as he addresses delegates during the final day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Thursday, July 21, 2016.

Trump’s convention was an odd attempt to attract moderate voters, analysts say

In the end, Donald Trump's four-day coronation was eerily similar to his GOP primary campaign: an unscripted, backhanded slap at political orthodoxy. The Republican National Convention featured nasty spats, an unexpected scandal and a polarizing nominee who some Americans see as a strongman for increasingly nasty times and others view as perhaps the biggest threat facing the country.

Obama rejects Trump depiction of US in crisis

President Barack Obama answers questions during a joint news conference with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, July 22, 2016. Obama says he has worked to deepen the U.S. relationship with Mexico and that the two countries are not just strategic and economic partners, "we're also neighbors and we're friends."

US says Guantanamo base worker got Zika after Jamaica trip

Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, an avowed white supremacist, officially signed up Friday to run for U.S. Senate in Louisiana. President Barack Obama fiercely rejected Donald Trump's depiction of an America in crisis on Friday, arguing that violent crime and illegal immigration have plunged under his leadership to their lowest rates in... President Barack Obama fiercely rejected Donald Trump's depiction of an America in crisis on Friday, arguing that violent crime and illegal immigration have plunged under his leadership to their lowest rates in decades.

Law, order and the ghost of Tom Joad: Thursday’s RNC takeaways

The Republican National Convention ended with a night free of rancor in the convention hall, with the Q packed to the rafters and the party loyal appearing ready, at least for this night, to take on Hillary Clinton in the fall campaign. It also ended with an uncharacteristic speech by Donald Trump, delivering acceptance remarks relatively free of insults or superlative-laden boasts.

Realistic immigration reform not found in Republican platform

Those looking for reasonable solutions to the nation's fractured immigration system won't find them in the Republican Party. Under the banner of "Make America Safe Again," this year's Republican National Convention highlighted and gave prominence to a populist, more knee-jerk approach to immigration that is not only harmful but counter to what actually makes America great.

The Latest: Arizona Sheriff Arpaio touts Trump border wall

The longtime sheriff of metropolitan Phoenix fired up the crowd at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland by reminding them of Donald Trump's pledge to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. To chants of "build the wall," Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Trump will secure the border, "restore law and order and keep drugs and illegal immigrants from entering into our country."

Donald Trump presidency would set US back 40 years, says UK mini-wall artist

A British artist who installed a mini-wall around Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame says he fears the US could be set back 40 years if the billionaire tycoon becomes president. The artist, who is known by the pseudonym Plastic Jesus, built a 15cm high grey wall around the star, topped with razor wire, miniature US flags and Keep Out signs.

‘Make America Great Again’ is not a policy. It’s an exercise in mass psychology.

The Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week ought to be interesting, but whether it will be informative is another question. Barring a last-minute surprise, the delegates will nominate real estate magnate Donald Trump to be the GOP presidential candidate, and he will pledge - probably repeatedly - to "make America great again."

Jailed: Jockey who brought illegal immigrants into UK

A JOCKEY who ran a business arranging for illegal immigrants to come into the country has been jailed for five years. Ronald Wali brought people into the UK or arranged for them to get visas so they could stay under the pretext of having jobs working in race horse stables.

GOP and California Republicans dislike each so much, they have 60…

When the California Republican delegation lands in Cleveland this week ahead of the party's nominating convention, they'll head more than an hour west to the Kalahari Water Park Resort in Sandusky, where they were assigned lodging by the Republican National Committee. After that, most delegates will get on a bus and take another hour-long ride back into Cleveland to do party work on the convention floor.

Romania probes ‘slaves’ kidnapped, chained, forced to beg

Donald Trump's lightning-rod proposals to deport illegal immigrants and temporarily ban Muslims from entering the United States could cost New York state more than $800 million and New York City more 340,000... Donald Trump's lightning-rod proposals to deport illegal immigrants and temporarily ban Muslims from entering the United States could cost New York state more than $800 million and New York City more 340,000 jobs,... Funerals are set to begin for the five officers slain by a sniper during a protest last week in downtown Dallas. Funerals are set to begin for the five officers slain by a sniper during a protest last week in downtown Dallas.

Cavendish aims for his 4th victory in this year’s Tour

Funerals are set to begin for the five officers slain by a sniper during a protest last week in downtown Dallas. After each fatal shooting of a black man by an officer, President Barack Obama has swiftly spoken out against bad policing, giving voice to the generations of African-Americans who have found themselves at the... After each fatal shooting of a black man by an officer, President Barack Obama has swiftly spoken out against bad policing, giving voice to the generations of African-Americans who have found themselves at the wrong end of... Police say they've arrested three suspects accused of stealing several handguns as part of an alleged plot to harm police officers in the Baton Rouge area.