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North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close nuclear test site, multiple news organizations reported.
North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close nuclear test site, multiple news organizations reported.
A Tucson man has been sentenced after admitting to making threatening phone calls to Rep. Martha McSally's office in 2017.
A Tucson man has been sentenced after admitting to making threatening phone calls to Rep. Martha McSally's office in 2017.
CIA Director Mike Pompeo's nomination for secretary of state has so divided the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that it might send his nomination to the full Senate without a favorable recommendation.
CIA Director Mike Pompeo's nomination for secretary of state has so divided the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that it might send his nomination to the full Senate without a favorable recommendation.
The families of two children slain in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre have filed lawsuits against right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for claiming the shooting did not happen.
The families of two children slain in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre have filed lawsuits against right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for claiming the shooting did not happen.
Barbara Bush didn't hesitate to tell people that her trademark pearl necklaces were fake. Americans liked that everything else about the first lady was real.
Barbara Bush didn't hesitate to tell people that her trademark pearl necklaces were fake. Americans liked that everything else about the first lady was real.
Former president George W. Bush issued a statement saying "our family will miss her dearly" on the passing of his mother, Barbara Bush, on Tuesday.
Former president George W. Bush issued a statement saying "our family will miss her dearly" on the passing of his mother, Barbara Bush, on Tuesday.
Two U.S. officials say California has rejected the federal government's initial plans to send the state's National Guard troops to the border because the work is considered too closely tied to immigration enforcement.
Two U.S. officials say California has rejected the federal government's initial plans to send the state's National Guard troops to the border because the work is considered too closely tied to immigration enforcement.
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, had surgery on Sunday to treat an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis.
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, had surgery on Sunday to treat an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis.
Ali Homsi is from Syria, but he moved to the U.S. when he was young and now lives in Tempe. He's also very involved with refugees and still has family and friends in Syria.
Ali Homsi is from Syria, but he moved to the U.S. when he was young and now lives in Tempe. He's also very involved with refugees and still has family and friends in Syria.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Saturday strikes would increase Syria's resolve to "fight and crush terrorism in every inch" of the country.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Saturday strikes would increase Syria's resolve to "fight and crush terrorism in every inch" of the country.
A New York federal district court spokesman says there will be a hearing related to the search warrant executed this week for records belonging to President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen.
A New York federal district court spokesman says there will be a hearing related to the search warrant executed this week for records belonging to President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen.
The Trump administration, American allies in the operation and Congress took to social media in the aftermath.
The Trump administration, American allies in the operation and Congress took to social media in the aftermath.
Arizona lawmakers are reacting to President Trump's announcement Friday night about the coordinated airstrikes on Syria.
Arizona lawmakers are reacting to President Trump's announcement Friday night about the coordinated airstrikes on Syria.
The federal government is putting on hold an orientation program that helps tens of thousands of immigrants navigate the country's complex immigration court system.
The federal government is putting on hold an orientation program that helps tens of thousands of immigrants navigate the country's complex immigration court system.
Former federal prosecutors speculated the action could have been taken with an eye to connecting potential campaign finance law violations.
Former federal prosecutors speculated the action could have been taken with an eye to connecting potential campaign finance law violations.
Ryan was elected to Congress as a representative of Wisconsin's 1st District in 1999 and was elected Speaker of the House in 2015. He lost a bid to be vice president in 2012.
Ryan was elected to Congress as a representative of Wisconsin's 1st District in 1999 and was elected Speaker of the House in 2015. He lost a bid to be vice president in 2012.
The raid, in which agents seized records on topics including a $130,000 payment to a porn actress who alleges she had sex with Trump, left the president more angry than advisers had seen him in weeks, according to people familiar with the president's views.
The raid, in which agents seized records on topics including a $130,000 payment to a porn actress who alleges she had sex with Trump, left the president more angry than advisers had seen him in weeks, according to people familiar with the president's views.
The developments come as Trump has moved to dramatically scale back U.S. goals in Syria, pushing for a quick military withdrawal despite resistance from many of his national security advisers.
The developments come as Trump has moved to dramatically scale back U.S. goals in Syria, pushing for a quick military withdrawal despite resistance from many of his national security advisers.
Washington and Beijing have imposed $3 billion in trade tariffs on each other’s goods.
Washington and Beijing have imposed $3 billion in trade tariffs on each other’s goods.
The combined effects of last year's tax cuts and a last month's budget-busting spending bill is sending the government's budget deficit toward the $1 trillion mark.
The combined effects of last year's tax cuts and a last month's budget-busting spending bill is sending the government's budget deficit toward the $1 trillion mark.
In 2006, President George W. Bush sent 6,000 National Guard soldiers to the border to bolster the efforts of the US Border Patrol.
In 2006, President George W. Bush sent 6,000 National Guard soldiers to the border to bolster the efforts of the US Border Patrol.
The FBI on Monday raided the office of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney. Trump called the raid "a disgraceful situation" and "an attack on our country."
The FBI on Monday raided the office of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney. Trump called the raid "a disgraceful situation" and "an attack on our country."
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday that 225 members of the state's National Guard were heading to the U.S.-Mexico border to support President Donald Trump's call for troops to fight drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday that 225 members of the state's National Guard were heading to the U.S.-Mexico border to support President Donald Trump's call for troops to fight drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich says the state Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for the state in a case involving a community college district that backs lower in-state tuition for immigrant students.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich says the state Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for the state in a case involving a community college district that backs lower in-state tuition for immigrant students.
President Donald Trump is condemning what he calls a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that has killed women and children, though he's offering no evidence to support the claim by Syrian opposition activists and...
President Donald Trump is condemning what he calls a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that has killed women and children, though he's offering no evidence to support the claim by Syrian opposition activists and rescuers that poison gas was used.
President Donald Trump is suggesting China will ease trade barriers "because it is the right thing to do" and Washington and Beijing can settle disputes that have rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.
President Donald Trump is suggesting China will ease trade barriers "because it is the right thing to do" and Washington and Beijing can settle disputes that have rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.
President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. trade representative to consider slapping $100 billion in additional tariffs on Chinese goods.
President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. trade representative to consider slapping $100 billion in additional tariffs on Chinese goods.
The victim in a homicide in the Foothills area was identified as 71-year-old Robert Belman.
The victim in a homicide in the Foothills area was identified as 71-year-old Robert Belman.
It's a question on many parents minds, where will the students go when teachers walk out next Thursday? One organization may have the answer. The YMCA wants to do their part to help families out.
It's a question on many parents minds, where will the students go when teachers walk out next Thursday? One organization may have the answer. The YMCA wants to do their part to help families out.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada is reporting the first homicide in the county since 2011.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada is reporting the first homicide in the county since 2011.
"With that we are experiencing an increase in referrals to the organization and we are going to need to look at increasing our capacity to make sure they can we can respond to those cases," said Anna Harper Guerrero, Emerge! Executive Vice President.
"With that we are experiencing an increase in referrals to the organization and we are going to need to look at increasing our capacity to make sure they can we can respond to those cases," said Anna Harper Guerrero, Emerge! Executive Vice President.
One thing is certain, tens of thousands of parents will be forced to scramble to find out what to do if enough teachers walk out.
One thing is certain, tens of thousands of parents will be forced to scramble to find out what to do if enough teachers walk out.
Police are searching for four teenage girls who "smacked" the woman and drove off with her Kia Sportage.
Police are searching for four teenage girls who "smacked" the woman and drove off with her Kia Sportage.
A judge accused of "aggressive and tyrannical" behavior has stepped down from the bench.
A judge accused of "aggressive and tyrannical" behavior has stepped down from the bench.
Katie Kelzenberg invited the Hollywood star to her prom next month.
Katie Kelzenberg invited the Hollywood star to her prom next month.
Guests have begun to arrive at St. Martin's Church in Houston for the funeral of former first lady Barbara Bush.
Guests have begun to arrive at St. Martin's Church in Houston for the funeral of former first lady Barbara Bush.
Dylan McWilliams was paddling into the line-up at Shipwreck's Beach off Poipu on Thursday morning when he felt something hit his leg — hard.
Dylan McWilliams was paddling into the line-up at Shipwreck's Beach off Poipu on Thursday morning when he felt something hit his leg — hard.
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