WASHINGTON (AP) — The speech was written. A cast of relatable Americans with emotional stories was standing by to reinforce the message. But President Donald Trump was in no mood to play... READ MORE »

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (AP) — As she learned the basics of applying direct pressure, packing a wound with gauze and tying a tourniquet, sixth-grade math and social studies teacher Kari... READ MORE »

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is calling for ordinary Catholics to live holy lives in whatever they do, stressing that "saints next door" are more pleasing to God than religious elites... READ MORE »

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — On more occasions than he can count, clients who have walked into Robert Bader's business to get a new tattoo have also told him about a tattoo they regret.A name of an... READ MORE »

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — A bridge set for construction in the Pamlico Sound this year will pass directly over the remains of a ship that fought kamikaze aircraft at Okinawa near the end of... READ MORE »

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas is again attempting to expedite the execution process by seeking U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' approval to opt in to a federal law shortening legal deadlines and... READ MORE »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt's concern with his safety came at a steep cost to taxpayers as his swollen security detail blew through overtime budgets... READ MORE »

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man selected as a juror in Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial thinks the comedian is guilty and wants the case to be over, according to a prospective juror who... READ MORE »

BOSTON (AP) — Assault weapons and large-capacity magazines are not protected by the Second Amendment, a federal judge said in a ruling Friday upholding Massachusetts' ban on the weapons. U.... READ MORE »

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A TV reporter doing a Facebook Live broadcast alongside a road in suburban Pittsburgh apparently prompted a 911 call reporting a "crazy lady" talking to herself. KDKA-TV's... READ MORE »