National News

By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday as the country’s chief law enforcement officer after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump over his recusal from the Russia investigation. Sessions told the president in a …

By JOSEPH PISANI, DAVID KLEPPER and ALAN SUDERMAN, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After a yearlong search for a second home, Amazon is now reportedly looking to build offices in two cities instead of one, a surprise move that could still have a major impact on the communities it ultimately …

Please DO stop the music. Pop singer Rihanna took to Twitter after learning her 2007 single “Please Don’t Stop the Music” was played numerous times for the waiting crowds at the Trump campaign rally held in UTC’s McKenzie Arena. According to the singer, she will be taking action towards having …

Oct 29, 2018 3:04PM (GMT 19:04) – 1222 words By MARYCLAIRE DALE, CLAUDIA LAUER and ALLEN G. BREED ,  Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — The man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre appeared briefly in federal court in a wheelchair and handcuffs Monday to face charges he killed 11 people in …

UPDATE Sunday Oct 28th By ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL BALSAMO and COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the hours before his arrest, as federal authorities zeroed in and secretly accumulated evidence, Cesar Sayoc was in his element: spinning classic and Top 40 hits in a nightclub where he’d found work …

By MICHAEL BALSAMO, ERIC TUCKER and MIKE SISAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Suspicious packages addressed to actor Robert De Niro and former Vice President Joe Biden were intercepted Thursday, and investigators said they were similar to crude pipe bombs sent to former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and CNN. None …

By COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has not settled on a plan for what to do if a migrant caravan arrives at the southern border, despite threats by President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency or rescind aid from the countries whose people are journeying …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on possible explosive devices sent to former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton (all times local): 11:43 a.m. Two law enforcement officials say a suspicious package that prompted an evacuation of CNN’s offices in New York City is believed to contain a pipe bomb. The …

UPDATE WEDNESDAY DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery officials say someone has won the record $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Mega Millions officials said a ticket purchased in South Carolina matches all six numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing. The massive jackpot is the world’s largest ever lottery grand prize. And …

Update: Sears will close the Hamilton Place location and keep the Northgate location open. Find the full list of closing stores here By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses. The question …