Trump expected to decertify Iran nuclear deal, official says

President Donald Trump is expected to announce soon that he will decertify the landmark international deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, a senior administration official said on Thursday, in a step that potentially could cause the 2015 accord to unravel. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Trump is also expected to roll out a broader U.S. strategy on Iran that would be more confrontational.

NORC Poll: Adult caregivers overwhelmed and undertrained

U.S. adults providing long-term care for elderly relatives have a shortage of medical ... AP-NORC Poll: Adult caregivers looking after aging relatives and friends have little training for their stressful roles but still find the experience rewarding. AP-NORC Poll: Adult caregivers looking after aging relatives and friends have little training for their stressful roles but still find the experience rewarding.

APNewsBreak: US military halts exercises over Qatar crisis

In this Aug. 21, 2017 photo released by the U.S. Defense Department, Qatari special operations personnel conduct a military free-fall Friendship Jump over Qatar. The U.S. military has halted some exercises with its Gulf Arab allies over the ongoing diplomatic crisis targeting Qatar, trying to use its influence to end the monthslong dispute, authorities told The Associated Press on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.

NH’s Congressional delegation calls for improvements to women’s facilities at VA

The top three officials who were removed from their jobs at the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center over the past three weeks continue to pocket a VA paycheck, and two have been reassigned to jobs in the system, the VA has acknowledged.

Republicans move on tax reform

Federal, state and local law enforcement were predicting increased security for Red Sox playoff baseball at Fenway Park Sunday after reports that Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock researched online... The New England Patriots recaptured their winning defensive formula early Thursday night, then held on late to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-14 ... (more)

Drone victim asks Supreme Court to check Trump’s use of lethal powers

A Yemeni man whose relatives were killed in a US drone strike has asked the Supreme Court to exercise its powers of oversight over President Trump's use of lethal force. Engineer Faisal bin Ali Jaber is seeking justice for his brother-in-law, Salem, a local religious leader who had preached against terrorism, and nephew, Waleed, a policeman.

New Orleans bracing for Tropical Storm Nate amid drainage concerns

With Tropical Storm Nate forecast to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast over the weekend, New Orleans is bracing for the possibility of hurricane conditions, including flooding as parts of the city's drainage system are not in full working order. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu declared a state of emergency on Thursday, urging residents not to panic, but rather to make preparations.

Editorial: Congress needs a quick fix for CHIP – Fri, 06 Oct 2017 PST

Chalk it up to crisis legislating, which is the new normal on Washington, D.C., where every issue is taken right to the deadline and beyond. Funding expired Sunday for the Children's Health Insurance Program, a program that ensures children in low- to moderate-income families have access to health care.

DACA supporters rally outisde Trump Tower

Protesters hold up signs during a demonstration against President Donald Trump during a rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals , also known as Dream Act. Dozens of DACA protesters gathered outside Trump Tower in Midtown on Thursday, rallying against the uncertain future of the program.

Watch Miley Cyrus give thank you note to Hillary Clinton during…

Miley Cyrus became overwhelmed with emotion during an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', which saw her handing a thank you note to Hillary Clinton. The singer, who was an outspoken supporter of the former Democrat presidential candidate, expressed her thanks directly for the first time since Clinton was defeated by Donald Trump in November 2016.

As Nate looms, cost of federal hurricane disaster relief grows

While President Donald Trump said this week that disaster aid efforts in Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria were "throwing our budget a little of whack," the reality is that the relief numbers are quickly growing overall as the feds help deliver aid to those hit hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, with Tropical Storm Nate now possibly ready to take aim at the Gulf Coast in coming days as well. The White House on Wednesday sent Congress a $29 billion request for extra disaster relief funds, which GOP leaders say will be voted on in the House next week, as the Trump Administration acknowledged the cost is not small change.