Politics

4 Republican Presidential Candidates Debate At 'Kids' Table' Event

8:23pm September 16, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Even though he wasn't on the stage at the second-tier debate, the four candidates didn't shy away from taking on Donald Trump. The candidates also discussed immigration and national security.

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Republican presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during the presidential debates at the Reagan Library on Wednesday in Simi Valley, Calif.

Republicans Throw Punches In Undercard Debate As Graham Finds His Footing

8:02pm September 16, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Early questions focused on Donald Trump, but candidates took punches at each other on foreign policy and defense, the minimum wage, religious liberty and more.

Benjamin Netanyahu To Visit The White House In November

7:54pm September 16, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The meeting signals a possible smoothing of relations between the heads of state after the Israeli prime minister's critical remarks about President Obama's plan to reach a nuclear deal with Iran.

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio (right) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky have two weeks to negotiate a plan with congressional Democrats to avert a government shutdown.

Politics & Government

Another Government Shutdown Looms At The End Of The Month

7:02pm September 16, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Congress has until Sept. 30 to pass a measure to keep the government funded. If no agreement is reached, federal agencies could be shuttered again — the second time in three years.

The shelf of long-lasting birth control at Children's Hospital outside Denver. The clinic's director said having the devices on hand is crucial, so young women don't have to make a second visit. But that costs money.

Colorado's Long-Lasting Birth Control Program For Teens May Not Last Long

6:45pm September 16, 2015

by Scott Horsley

Focusing on long-acting contraception, such as IUDs and hormonal implants, proved to be a big success in reducing unplanned pregnancies and abortions. But political backing has been hard to come by.

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Washington Cocaine Kingpins Denied Request For Reduced Sentence

5:28pm September 16, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

In the closely-watched case, a judge concluded men pose a threat to the community and played a key role "in one of the largest drug conspiracies in the history of this city."

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event Tuesday aboard the USS Iowa battleship in Los Angeles.

The 1 Passage You Need To Read To Understand Donald Trump's Appeal

4:08pm September 16, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Trump gave a speech with few policy specifics, but that's not the point at all. He's channeling how a swath of people feel, and nothing sums it up better than 178 words he uttered.

Thousands Of Migrants Stranded In Serbia After Hungary Seals Border

3:12pm September 16, 2015

by Lauren Frayer

Now that Hungary has restricted its previously open border with Serbia, thousands of asylum-seekers find themselves stranded on the Serbian side of the frontier.

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U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the American Airlines Center in Dallas Monday.

At Massive Dallas Rally, Trump's Speech Lacks Policy

3:02pm September 16, 2015

by Wade Goodwyn

Donald Trump addressed a crowd of thousands at the American Airlines Center in Dallas Monday. He spoke mostly about himself but also addressed illegal immigration, which drew a thunderous reaction.

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A woman holds signs depicting the head of Republican presidential candidate businessman Donald Trump as she waits to enter the auditorium to hear him speak in New Hampshire.

Conservatives Start Air Assault Against Donald Trump

2:18pm September 16, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

A deep-pocketed conservative group is going on the attack against Donald Trump, spending $1 million on TV ads in Iowa to weaken the GOP presidential front-runner.