Trump pressed aides on Venezuela invasion, US official says

By JOSHUA GOODMANAssociated PressBOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – As a meeting last August in the Oval Office to discuss sanctions on Venezuela was concluding, President Donald Trump turned to his top aides and asked an unsettling question: With a fast unraveling...

Defending champ Chestnut sets record with 74 hot dogs

By REBECCA GIBIANAssociated PressNEW YORK (AP) – Joey “Jaws” Chestnut extended his reign as champion eater at the Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest Wednesday, downing a record 74 wieners and buns in 10 minutes to take home the...

Americans celebrate July 4 with fireworks, parades, salutes

NEW YORK (AP) – With backyard barbecues and fireworks, Americans celebrated Independence Day by participating in time-honored traditions that expressed pride in their country's 242nd birthday. But this quintessential American holiday was being marked with a...

On July 4, Americans celebrate their union, rue divisions

NEW YORK (AP) – With backyard barbecues and fireworks thundering across night skies, Americans are celebrating Independence Day by participating in time-honored traditions that express pride in their country's 242nd birthday. But this quintessential...

Trump to revoke Obama policy using race in school admissions

By ERIC TUCKERAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is rescinding Obama-era guidance that encouraged schools to take a student's race into account in order to promote diversity in admissions, a U.S. official said Tuesday. The shift...

Forecast of heavy rain could complicate Thai cave rescue

By TASSANEE VEJPONGSAAssociated PressMAE SAI, Thailand (AP) – Heavy rains forecast for northern Thailand could worsen flooding in a cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach are waiting to be extracted by rescuers, possibly forcing authorities to have them swim...

Trump interviewing potential candidates for Supreme Court

By CATHERINE LUCEY and KEN THOMASAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices and plans to meet with a few more as his White House aggressively mobilizes to select a replacement for retiring...

Trump-shaped ecstasy pills found in police raids

The Trump pills are nearly identical to a set seized by German police in August. (Source: Indiana State Police) (RNN) – Authorities uncovered orange ecstasy pills shaped like President Donald Trump in Indiana in a coordinated police action called...

Trump interviews 4 for Supreme Court, 2-3 more to go

By CATHERINE LUCEY and KEN THOMASAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices Monday and planned to speak with a few more, as he powered forward with a speedy selection process to fill the fresh...

Trump's ex-lawyer fires what could be a warning shot

By TOM HAYSAssociated PressNEW YORK (AP) – After once boasting he would “take a bullet” for Donald Trump, the president's longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen fired a possible warning shot toward the White House, saying he now puts...