Sen. Al Franken resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations
In a speech delivered from the floor of the United States Senate, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken announced Thursday he will resign in the coming weeks amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. He did not provide an official date of his resignation.
In a speech delivered from the floor of the United States Senate, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken announced Thursday he will resign in the coming weeks amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. He did not provide an official date of his resignation.
Doug Jones defeats Roy Moore in Alabama U.S. Senate Special Election
Democrat Doug Jones has won election to the U.S. Senate from Alabama, dealing a political blow to President Donald Trump.
Democrat Doug Jones has won election to the U.S. Senate from Alabama, dealing a political blow to President Donald Trump.
Gov. Dayton to announce U.S. Sen. Al Franken replacement Wednesday
Gov. Mark Dayton will announce his appointment to fill resigning U.S. Sen. Al Franken's seat at a press conference at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Gov. Mark Dayton will announce his appointment to fill resigning U.S. Sen. Al Franken's seat at a press conference at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Democrat Jones wins stunning red-state Alabama Senate upset over Republican Moore
In a stunning victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones won Alabama's special Senate election, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump, who urgently endorsed GOP rebel Roy Moore despite a litany of sexual misconduct allegations.
In a stunning victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones won Alabama's special Senate election, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump, who urgently endorsed GOP rebel Roy Moore despite a litany of sexual misconduct allegations.
President Trump congratulates Doug Jones on AL Senate win, says Republicans will have "another shot"
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)-- President Donald Trump has congratulated Democrat Doug Jones on a “hard fought” win in Alabama, adding Republicans will have “another shot” at the Senate seat.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)-- President Donald Trump has congratulated Democrat Doug Jones on a “hard fought” win in Alabama, adding Republicans will have “another shot” at the Senate seat.
Lawmakers send Wolf abortion restrictions he plans to veto
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The state House on Tuesday voted after an impassioned debate to send a bill limiting abortions to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy to Gov. Tom Wolf, who immediately repeated his threat to veto it.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The state House on Tuesday voted after an impassioned debate to send a bill limiting abortions to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy to Gov. Tom Wolf, who immediately repeated his threat to veto it.
Philly coalition pushes Congress for Puerto Rico relief
A local coalition in Philadelphia is urging Congress to provide additional aid to hurricane-battered Puerto Rico as the island continues to grapple with recovery efforts.
A local coalition in Philadelphia is urging Congress to provide additional aid to hurricane-battered Puerto Rico as the island continues to grapple with recovery efforts.
Jimmy Kimmel holds son, slams GOP for tax cuts while leaving children's healthcare unfunded
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jimmy Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night show after a week off for the boy's heart surgery.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jimmy Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night show after a week off for the boy's heart surgery.
City council holds hearing on Amazon bidding process
Philadelphia is one of more than 200 applicants waiting to hear if it has won the bid for Amazon’s new headquarters. Meanwhile, city council wants to know more.
Philadelphia is one of more than 200 applicants waiting to hear if it has won the bid for Amazon’s new headquarters. Meanwhile, city council wants to know more.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee dead at 65
Mayor Ed Lee, who oversaw a technology-driven economic boom in the city that brought with it sky-high housing prices, died suddenly early Tuesday at age 65.
Mayor Ed Lee, who oversaw a technology-driven economic boom in the city that brought with it sky-high housing prices, died suddenly early Tuesday at age 65.
Pentagon to allow transgender people to enlist despite President Trump's opposition
Transgender recruits will be allowed to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, the Pentagon said Monday, as President Donald Trump's ordered ban suffered another legal setback.
Transgender recruits will be allowed to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, the Pentagon said Monday, as President Donald Trump's ordered ban suffered another legal setback.
3 Trump accusers speak out, call for congressional probe
Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment are sharing their stories.
Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment are sharing their stories.
Second Pa. gerrymandering challenge heads to trial
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A state court trial over congressional district boundaries is about to get underway in Pennsylvania as a parallel case awaits a decision in federal court.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A state court trial over congressional district boundaries is about to get underway in Pennsylvania as a parallel case awaits a decision in federal court.
Hillary Clinton portrait alerts security dogs, police at Miami art show
When two security dogs reacted to a suspicious crate before an art show opening, Miami police officers briefly shut down the area to investigate the possible threat.
When two security dogs reacted to a suspicious crate before an art show opening, Miami police officers briefly shut down the area to investigate the possible threat.
Hillary Clinton portrait alerts security dogs, police at Miami art show
When two security dogs reacted to a suspicious crate before an art show opening, Miami police officers briefly shut down the area to investigate the possible threat.
When two security dogs reacted to a suspicious crate before an art show opening, Miami police officers briefly shut down the area to investigate the possible threat.
Christie's lame-duck wish list includes Amazon tax credits
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Chris Christie says he's hopeful he can still enact up to $5 billion in tax credits for Amazon, a measure aimed at keeping property taxes low and criminal justice changes before he leaves office.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Chris Christie says he's hopeful he can still enact up to $5 billion in tax credits for Amazon, a measure aimed at keeping property taxes low and criminal justice changes before he leaves office.
Democrat Murphy beats Christie's deputy
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey voters are going to the polls to pick Republican Gov. Chris Christie's successor.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey voters are going to the polls to pick Republican Gov. Chris Christie's successor.
Olympic star Lindsey Vonn says she won't represent Trump at 2018 Winter Games
Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn says she'll represent the United States, but not President Trump, when she returns to the Winter Games in February.
Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn says she'll represent the United States, but not President Trump, when she returns to the Winter Games in February.
Obama: Protect democracy or risk taking path of Nazi Germany
Former President Barack Obama says Americans must be vigilant in their defense of democracy or risk following the path of Nazi Germany in the 1930s.
Former President Barack Obama says Americans must be vigilant in their defense of democracy or risk following the path of Nazi Germany in the 1930s.
Rep. Trent Franks resigning immediately, not at end of January
Rep. Trent Franks says he is resigning immediately instead of at the end of January. The Arizona Republican had announced only Thursday that he would leave the House over accusations that he asked two former aides to bear his child as surrogate mothers.
Rep. Trent Franks says he is resigning immediately instead of at the end of January. The Arizona Republican had announced only Thursday that he would leave the House over accusations that he asked two former aides to bear his child as surrogate mothers.