Jay DeBoyer, the Republican nominee for Michigan lieutenant governor, said he would personally support cutting Medicaid and food assistance in a speech just five days after John James announced him as his running mate, according to audio obtained by Metro Times. The post John James running mate says he would cut Medicaid and food assistance appeared first ...

A new video shows FBI agents confronting disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) at the airport as part of a criminal probe into allegations of sexual misconduct against the former congressman. The video obtained by The California Post shows several FBI agents stopping a discreetly dressed Swalwell on August 15 just minutes after his plane ...

Smoke from Indonesian wildfires blanketed Manila on Tuesday, turning fires nearly 2,000km (1,242 miles) away into a public-health warning for the Philippine capital and reviving concerns over Southeast Asias recurring transboundary haze problem. The haze, carried by southwesterly winds from fires in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, prompted health ...

Several media outlets reported that Driscoll has repeatedly expressed concerns about readiness in the Army and the removal of top Army officials.

MADRID, Spain (AP) In Spain, the traditional folding hand fan, or abanico, is having a moment due to the summer’s intense heat. The fan, small enough to fit in a purse, creates a strong breeze with a flick of the wrist.

LONDON (AP) Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy and ease the cost of living. Since taking office on July...

WTOP morning anchors John Aaron and Linh Bui take you through the latest local news from the D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia region. WTOP’s Top Local Headlines is presented by G.E.H.A. and broadcast live from the Jim Farley Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center studio. Watch Top Local Headlines here every weekday or on WTOP’s YouTube channel. For...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Regis Corp. (RGS) on Tuesday reported profit of $4.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had profit of $1.51. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.04 per share. The owner of hair salon chains Supercuts and MasterCuts posted revenue of...

If you have a fixed sum of money to invest every month or every year, which investment account type gives you the biggest bang for your buck? There are no one-size-fits-all answers, but this framework for retirement savings is a good starting point. 1: Invest enough in a 401(k)/other company retirement plan to earn matching...

MIAMI (AP) Tropical Storm Marie forms in Pacific Ocean well offshore of southwest Mexico, forecasters say.

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure during which the company’s value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone’s enormous popularity. The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple. Artificial intelligence has unleashed the greatest upheaval...

PROVO, Utah (AP) A Utah judge will decide Tuesday if there’s enough evidence to put the man accused of killingCharlie Kirkon trial for aggravated...

What should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?

The Permanent Court of Arbitration says the treaty remains binding. But India has rejected the findings.

Parents fear school could fuel Ebola spread as authorities shift high-risk pupils to home learning.

Several people injured in the incident that took place in the Idlib countryside, state media reports.

A hurricane watch is in effect along parts of the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Edouard threatens heavy rain, flooding and strong winds.

Home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez has left Mondays game between the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds after becoming overheated.

One of the world's leading climate scientists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the extreme heat events of this summer, and in the wake of the catastrophic flooding in Nepal, how other similar events are all but inevitable. Diana rge-Vorsatz is professor of environmental studies at the Central European University and vice-chair of the UN's Intergovernmental ...

Swallowing the brushes could cause serious internal injuries that could require surgery, a government agency says

Zytina Mason-Brown's family says an arrest brings relief after months of insisting the 14-year-old's Washington, D.C., shooting was not self-inflicted.

Michael Pettis says a great rebalancing is coming and China will pay for it. Its strange how the man who insists that power decides who pays never tests his claim on Washington. The Beijing-based economist has been warning that a great rebalancing is coming since he published a book called The Great Rebalancing. That was in 2013. His latest Foreign Affairs ...

China has demanded protection of its interests in Venezuela after a US-backed energy company was granted 100-year concessions covering oilfields previously operated by Chinese and Russian firms. China-Venezuela cooperation is protected by international law and the laws of both countries. Chinas legitimate rights and interests in Venezuela must be ...

HARVEY, Ill. Emergency crews were called to the scene of a fire that broke out at a home in south suburban Harvey on Tuesday morning. The blaze broke out at a home located at the intersection of East 153rd Street and Myrtle Avenue. SkyCam 9 was over the scene around 7 a.m. when crews [...]