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The Times reports Donald Trump's father began funneling hundreds of millions of dollars to his son when the president was still a toddler.
See response to McCain's death from Trump, Obama and a heart-felt pledge from his daughter Meghan.
More than a century after Ringling Bros. duped the public into thinking their animals were pleased to perform, animal crackers are freed.
Tariffs are forcing newspapers to cut staff, reduce the number of days they print and, in at least one case, shutter entirely: NY Times.
July figures show 157,000 added jobs.
Secretary of State to be questioned on what may and may not have been agreed upon during private Trump-Putin meeting.
Live coverage of White House briefing in aftermath of Trump's Twitter storm.
As the president faces criticism for his performance in Helsinki, reliable conservative columnist George Will lets loose.
The long-awaited summit began after Trump declared "the world wants to see us get along" and predicted improved future relations.
Indictments cite evidence of work to influence 2016 campaign.
Arizona Troopers report describes charges as connected to a suspect's remarkably bad luck, unrestrained stupidity or both.
Streets and great squares of London and beyond jammed with protests aimed at president who arrived in country criticizing allies.
Former editor at Capital Gazette newspaper shooting says he feared man who had grudge with paper, fretted over how to stop harassment.
Case in Temp marked first pedestrian death from "driverless" car.
Department of Justice argues protections for 52 million Americans with conditions from pregnancy to cancer are unconstitutional.
"This is the final verdict," columnist and television commentator tells readers. "My fight is over."
Live coverage of the royal wedding and information on how else to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get hitched.
Tucson schools well represented in national report.
Phoenix is well represented in magazine's list of top schools.
Critics say business intended to gain influence with president.
