Sen. John McCain's family cries over flag-draped casket

By MELISSA DANIELS and TERRY TANGAssociated PressPHOENIX (AP) – Cindy McCain pressed her face against the flag-draped casket of her husband, U.S. Sen. John McCain, on Wednesday and several of his children sobbed during the first of two services for the statesman...

Texan says he's selling 3D-printed gun plans, despite ruling

By JIM VERTUNO and MARTHA BELLISLEAssociated PressAUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The owner of a Texas company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns said Tuesday that he has begun selling the blueprints through his website to anyone who wants to make one, despite a...

Texan says he's selling 3D-printed gun plans after ruling

By JIM VERTUNO and MARTHA BELLISLEAssociated PressAUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The owner of a Texas company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns said Tuesday that he has begun selling the blueprints through his website to anyone who wants to make one, after a federal...

Report: Nearly 3,000 deaths in Puerto Rico linked to Maria

By DANICA COTOAssociated PressSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Hurricane Maria killed nearly 3,000 people in Puerto Rico in the desperate, sweltering months after the storm – almost double the previous government estimate – with the elderly and...

Despite strong economy, many Americans struggling to get by

By SARAH SKIDMORE SELLAP Personal Finance WriterDespite a strong economy, about 40 percent of American families struggled to meet at least one of their basic needs last year, including paying for food, health care, housing or utilities. That's according to an...