Summit plan too easy on North Korea? US rejects criticism

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON and FOSTER KLUGAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – The White House tried to swat away criticism Friday that the U.S. is getting nothing in exchange for agreeing to a historic face-to-face summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean...

US: Trump decision to meet Kim leader validates his approach

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and FOSTER KLUGAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – The White House said Friday the U.S. push to isolate North Korea compelled the reclusive nation to reach out for presidential-level talks, validating the Trump administration’s...
Florida's governor expected to sign school safety bill

Florida's governor expected to sign school safety bill

By CURT ANDERSON, BRENDAN FARRINGTON and GARY FINEOUTAssociated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott is expected to meet Friday afternoon with families of the 17 people killed in a school shooting and sign a $400 million school safety bill with...

The Latest: UK police: 21 total treated after spy poisoning

LONDON (AP) – The Latest on the alleged poisoning of a former Russian spy in Britain and his daughter (all times local):6:55 p.m.British police now say a total of roughly 21 people have sought treatment after a nerve agent was used to attack and ex-Russian spy...
Trump rolling out big trade tariffs, sparing Mexico, Canada

Trump rolling out big trade tariffs, sparing Mexico, Canada

By KEN THOMASAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – After a week of hints and uncertainty, President Donald Trump said Thursday he would announce tariffs on imported steel and aluminum but with temporary exemptions for Canada and Mexico as he seeks to revise the...

Florida governor won't say whether he will sign gun bill

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON and GARY FINEOUTAssociated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Three weeks after the Parkland high school shooting, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has a gun-control bill on his desk that challenges the National Rifle Association, but it falls short of...