ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s defense hinges largely on arguments made in the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnsonmore than 150 years ago: that…
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‘Sesame Street’ comforts children displaced by Syrian war
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” in the past year has tackled everything from foster care to substance abuse. Now its latest effort is trying to help children su…
Rules set, Senate to hear case for pulling Trump from office
By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate was poised to hear opening arguments Wednesday in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, with Democ…
Air bag woes force Honda, Toyota to recall 6M vehicles
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Two different air bag glitches have forced Toyota and Honda to recall over 6 million vehicles worldwide, and both problems present different dangers to mot…
Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China
By The Associated Press Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that originated in China. Governments are stepping up surveillance of airline p…
DC sues Trump inaugural committee, alleging abuse of funds
By COLLEEN LONG and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The District of Columbia is suing President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee and two companies that control the Trump Int…
UN experts: Jeff Bezos phone hack shows link to Saudi prince
By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The phone of Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked after receiving a file sent from an account used by Saudi…
Prosecutor calls Weinstein a predator as rape trial opens
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein went on trial Wednesday in a landmark moment for the # MeToo movement, with prosecutors painting him in graphic detai…
US seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin. The U.S. Transportation D…
At 90, Alaska Native woman will be 1st counted in US Census
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press TOKSOOK BAY, Alaska (AP) — Lizzie Chimiugak has lived for 90 years in the windswept western wilds of Alaska, born to a nomadic family who lived in mud homes and follo…