Dispute over releasing documents dominates Kavanaugh hearing

By LISA MASCARO and MARK SHERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation tumbled into highly charged arguing Thursday over whether key documents were being withheld, and one Democrat risked Senate discipline by...

Kavanaugh stresses independence, won't discuss WH subpoenas

By MARK SHERMAN and LISA MASCAROAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh repeatedly stressed the importance of judicial independence on the second day of his confirmation hearing Wednesday as he faced questioning from senators,...

Gordon, never a hurricane, killed child in mobile home

By JAY REEVES and REBECCA SANTANAAssociated PressDAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) – Tropical Storm Gordon never became a hurricane but it was deadly all the same, killing a child by blowing a tree onto a mobile home as it made landfall. The storm weakened into a...