Mayor at center of bridge scandal says he lied about motive
A Democratic New Jersey mayor who prosecutors say was punished with traffic gridlock by former allies of Republican Gov. Chris Christie for not endorsing Christie tells a jury he lied…
Elections
At least 4 dead amid opposition protests in Congo’s capital
Witnesses say at least four people are dead after opposition protests against a delayed presidential election turned violent in Congo’s capital. An Associated Press photographer saw at least four bodies…
Leaked Colin Powell emails fault Trump and Clinton
By JEFF HORWITZ Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, in newly leaked emails, criticized both major presidential candidates, calling Donald Trump “a national disgrace” and lamenting Hillary Clinton’s attempt to…
House conservatives offer resolution to impeach IRS chief
By ALAN FRAM House conservatives on Tuesday formally introduced a long-shot, election-year resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. Two lawmakers, backed by several of their colleagues, offered the measure…
Obama, Hill leaders meet ahead of federal funding deadline
By ERICA WERNER President Barack Obama is meeting with the top four leaders of Congress ahead of a month’s-end deadline to fund the government or face a shutdown, and with…
White House campaign casts a shadow over 9/11 anniversary
By JENNIFER PELTZ and VERENA DOBNIK The U.S. marked the 15th anniversary of 9/11 with the solemn roll call of the dead Sunday but couldn’t keep the presidential campaign from…
Trump supporters court Jewish settlers in the West Bank
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Republican activists are trying to “make America great again” — from inside a Jewish settlement deep in the West Bank. This week, supporters of Republican presidential candidate…
Poll: Support for Black Lives Matter grows among white youth
By JESSE J. HOLLAND and EMILY SWANSON Support for the Black Lives Matter movement has increased among young white adults, according to a poll that suggests a majority of white,…