US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal…
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Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continues
WASHINGTON — As the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai is legally required to avoid discussing the presidential election. But her…
After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
WASHINGTON — The facts emerging from Hurricane Helene’s destruction are heartrending: Businesses and homes destroyed, whole communities nearly wiped out,…
Photos: A visual look at Trump’s return to Pennsylvania for a rally at site of assassination attempt
Thousands of supporters returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to rally around Donald Trump at the same site where a…
Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for a major swing-state rally
BUTLER, Pa. — BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump returned on Saturday to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds where he was nearly…
Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he’s been mostly a no-show
WASHINGTON — On the last day of August, President Joe Biden was asked about his fall campaign plans. He promised…
Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states
WASHINGTON — With registration deadlines looming, Democrats and civil rights groups are asking election officials in the states ravaged by…
Supreme Court to weigh a Texas death row case after halting execution
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a Texas man on death row who has long…
The US and South Korea reach new deal on costs for the American troop presence
WASHINGTON — The United States and South Korea have tentatively agreed to a new deal covering the costs of maintaining…
Alleged plots against US campaign are only the latest examples of Iran targeting adversaries
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has emerged as a twofold concern for the United States as it nears the…