A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that linebacker Reuben Foster, a poten… An Oklahoma lawmaker who once likened Islam to a cancer has handed out a form asking Muslims whether they beat their wives. Two people were arrested as protesters clashed with supporters of President Donald Trump during a rally at the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville.
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APNewsBreak: GOP health plan could cost Minnesota billions
Minnesota officials are bracing for billions of dollars in additional health care expenses if congressional Republicans enact a plan they’re discussing to replace the Affordable Care Act, according to a draft document obtained by The Associated Press. The planning document shows that the GOP proposal, a draft of which was circulated last week, would cut $1.3 billion next year from the state’s low-income health care program that covers roughly one-sixth of its 5.5 million residents.
Climate, other programs get deep cuts in EPA budget proposal
The Trump administration would slash programs aimed at slowing climate change and improving water safety and air quality, while eliminating thousands of jobs, according to a draft of the Environmental Protection Agency budget proposal obtained by The Associated Press. Under the tentative plan from the Office of Management and Budget, the agency’s funding would be reduced by roughly 25 percent and about 3,000 jobs would be cut, about 19 percent of the agency’s staff.
Russian contacts haunt Trump team
Two days after the presidential election, a Russian official speaking to a reporter in Moscow offered a surprising acknowledgment: The Kremlin had been in contact with Donald Trump ‘s campaign. The claim, coming amid allegations that Russia had interfered with the election, was met with an immediate no-wiggle-room, blanket denial from Trump’s spokeswoman.
Environmental programs face deep cuts under budget proposal
The Trump administration would slash programs aimed at slowing climate change and improving water safety and air quality, while eliminating thousands of jobs, according to a draft of the Environmental Protection Agency budget proposal obtained by The Associated Press. Under the tentative plan from the Office of Management and Budget, the agency’s funding would be reduced by roughly 25 percent and about 3,000 jobs would be cut, about 19 percent of the agency’s staff.
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Analysts at the Homeland Security Department’s intelligence arm found insufficient evidence that citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries included in President Donald Trump’s travel ban pose a terror threat to the United States. A draft document obtained by The Associated Press concludes that citizenship is an “unlikely indicator” of terrorism threats to the United States and that few people from the countries Trump listed in his travel ban have carried out attacks or been involved in terrorism-related activities in the U.S. since Syria’s civil war started in 2011.
BELLWETHER Will French voters elect a female Donald Trump?
The far-right French leader Marine Le Pen gestures during a talk with Ziad Hawat, mayor of Byblos, Lebanon, during a visit to Beirut on Feb. 19. France will choose a new president this spring, in a two-stage election process that for decades has come down to a choice between left-leaning Socialists and a right-of-center party that recently changed its name to Les Rpublicains . This year, however, a third candidate has put the direction of the country very much in doubt.
The Latest: Times reports calls between Trump team, Russia
The New York Times is reporting that U.S. agencies intercepted phone calls last year between Russian intelligence officials and members of Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign team. The Times reports that the Russians made contact with Paul Manafort, who briefly served as Trump’s campaign chairman.
Supreme Court nominee has defended free speech, religion
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has been a defender of free speech and a skeptic of libel claims, an Associated Press review of his rulings shows. His record puts him at odds with President Donald Trump’s disdain for journalists and tendency to lash out at critics.
Pentagon launches effort to solve a baffling WWII mystery
The Pentagon is launching efforts to solve a baffling World War II mystery: whether dozens of U.S. sailors listed as missing from a ship disaster were actually recovered and buried all along as unknowns in a New York cemetery. More than 130 victims of the USS Turner’s 1944 explosion and sinking near New York Harbor are still officially missing.
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has defended free speech, religion
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has been a defender of free speech and a skeptic of libel claims, an Associated Press review of his rulings shows. His record puts him at odds with President Donald Trump’s disdain for journalists and tendency to lash out at critics.
Travelers arrive in US to hugs and tears after ban is lifted
Just hours after an appeals court blocked an attempt to… . Iranian-born bioengineer researcher Nima Enayati in interviewed by the Associated Press, at the Milan’s Malpensa International airport in Busto Arsizio, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
For Israeli leader, Trump brings friendship and risks
By Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming White House visit aims to cement ties to a surprisingly supportive U.S. president – but it also presents a political minefield. In this handout photo made on Sunday, Sept.
US suspends immigration program helping non-Muslim Iranians
In this Jan. 26, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks at the House and Senate GOP lawmakers at the annual policy retreat in Philadelphia. Many citizens of Muslim-majority countries affected by President Donald Trump’s curbs on travel to the United States say they were hardly surprised the restrictions rank among his first orders of business.
Senate Democrats to propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan
Senate Democrats say they plan to offer a proposal Tuesday to spend $1 trillion on transportation and other infrastructure projects over 10 years in an attempt to engage President Donald Trump on an issue where they hope to find common ground. Details of the plan provided to The Associated Press include $200 billion for a “vital infrastructure fund” to pay for projects of national significance.
The Latest: Protesters say police used rubber projectiles
Protesters and an Associated Press photographer say police fired rubber projectiles at them during demonstrations against President Donald Trump in downtown Washington. An AP photographer says he was hit three times by projectiles – once on his left shin and twice on his right – while covering demonstrations Friday.
Pointed questions await Trumpa s pick for health secretary
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press WASHINGTON – With coverage for millions of people at stake, Rep. Tom Price is facing pointed questions about President-elect Donald Trump’s health policies – and his own investments in health care companies – from senators considering his selection as health secretary.
Supreme Court Considers Suit Over 2001 Detention of Muslims
Ahmer Abbasi speaks softly as he describes the strip searches, the extra shoves, the curses that he endured in a federal jail in Brooklyn following the Sept. 11 attacks.
AP Interview: Lynch Defends Push for Police Accountability
As a younger lawyer, Loretta Lynch prosecuted New York police officers who sodomized a Haitian immigrant in a precinct bathroom. As attorney general, she’s broadened her focus to go after entire police departments for unconstitutional practices.
Supreme Court takes up suit over 2001 detention of Muslims
Ahmer Abassi talks to the Associated Press in Karachi, Pakistan, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. The Supreme Court on Wednesday is hearing an appeal from former Attorney General John Ashcroft, former FBI Director Robert Mueller and other former U.S. officials who want to shut down a lawsuit filed by human rights lawyers.
Supreme Court takes up suit over 2001 detention of Muslims
Ahmer Abbasi speaks softly as he describes the strip searches, the extra shoves, the curses that he endured in a federal jail in Brooklyn following the Sept.
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By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press The 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl who was raped, tortured and killed at her adoptive mother’s house had been abused or neglected in at least three homes… By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press A14-year-old Pennsylvania girl raped, tortured and killed at her adoptive mother’s home had been abused or neglected in at least three homes during her short life. Lawyers for Texas death row inmate Christopher Wilkins looked to the U.S. Supreme Court to keep him from becoming the first prisoner executed in the nation this year.
The Latest: Rubio questions Tillerson on human rights
Democrats planned hours of… . Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. talks with reporters at Trump Tower in New York, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump blasts intel agencies over report on Russia ties
Trump says he owns a “great” company but really one of the … . FILE – In this Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Trump, Melania Trump, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump, speaks during the gra… NEW YORK – Hours before his first news conference as president-elect, Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted U.S. intelligence agencies, blaming them for leaking unsubstantiated reports on his relationship with Russia and demanding, “Are we living in Nazi Germany?” A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that intelligence officials had informed Trump last week about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him.
Paris police: 17 arrested over Kardashian West jewelry heist
After four days of testimony, prosecutors rested their death penalty case Monday against convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, calling more than two dozen people during the trial’s penalty phase. After four days of testimony, prosecutors rested their death penalty case Monday against convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, calling more than two dozen people during the trial’s penalty phase.
Trial of executive blamed in meningitis outbreak is underway
Opening statements are scheduled Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in the trial of Cadden. Cadden is a former top execu… After four days of testimony, prosecutors rested their death penalty case Monday against convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, calling more than two dozen people during the trial’s penalty phase.
Plans Solidifying for Women’s March on Washington
Demonstrators hold signs during a rally outside Trump Tower in New York on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 to protest against President-elect Donald Trump. The Women’s March on Washington , scheduled for the day after Donald Trump is sworn in as president, has secured a permit; Planned Parenthood Federation of America officially signed on as a partner late last month; and Gloria Steinem and Harry Belafonte have been named co-chairs of the march and will serve as the event’s hosts.
People love tragedy and other top Heraldnet stories of 2016
A glance at our top read HeraldNet stories of 2016 reveals what many already know to be true, or at least believed it to be so. People are drawn to tragedy – death, destruction, loss – but there are definitely some outliers worth mentioning .
Washington to test Alabama defense with offensive balance
In a story Dec. 25 about a nightclub shooting in Mount Vernon, New York, The Associated Press, relying on information provided by the mayor’s office, reported erroneously on how many people were killed. One person died… The United States and Japan will seek to put pain and resentment over the Pearl Harbor attacks behind them when their leaders pay a historic visit to the place where bloodshed drew the U.S. into World War II.
Queen Elizabeth II to miss Christmas service due to illness
President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest. The Democratic Party says that’s not enough and is calling for the billionaire… President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest.
Israel to do ‘all it takes’ to emerge unharmed by UN vote
President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest. The Democratic Party says that’s not enough and is calling for the billionaire… President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest.
The Latest: Doctor taking meds to Syria among crash victims
President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest. The Democratic Party says that’s not enough and is calling for the billionaire… It’ll be a white Christmas for the northern Plains and some Western states, but it’s likely to cause troublesome travel.
The Latest: Senator: Exploding e-cigs need federal look
The Latest on Sen. Charles Schumer saying the federal government needs to look at exploding e-cigarettes : U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says the federal government needs to figure out why e-cigarette devices and batteries are exploding and catching fire, hurting users. The New York Democrat on Sunday cited a recent Associated Press story saying the FDA identified about 66 explosions in 2015 and early 2016.
Trump administration orders EPA contract and media blackout
The Trump administration has instituted a media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants, part of a broader communications clampdown within the executive branch. The prohibitions came to light Tuesday as the agency moved to delay implementation of at least 30 environmental rules finalized in the closing months of President Barack Obama’s term, a potential first step to seeking to kill the regulations.