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...