Jan 09 Mexico willing to extradite ‘El Chapo’ to United States By Michael D. Regan A Mexican drug lord back in custody after a brazen prison escape last year, was led by soldiers to prison on Friday, as United States officials continue to push for his extradition, a prospect the Mexican government is now said… Continue reading
Jan 09 Debate over women in combat continues to roil Marine Corps By Michael D. Regan and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press A top Marine general predicts that the Defense Department's vows to maintain the same standards for women and men in combat jobs won't last, saying the military will eventually be pressured to lower the qualifications so more women can serve… Continue reading
Jan 09 What would a Trump presidency mean for his business empire? By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press How the Trump Organization would operate during a Trump administration raises intriguing ethical questions. Continue reading
Jan 09 As primaries near, a reserved Jeb Bush opens up to voters By Michael D. Regan and Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Jeb Bush has been speaking more passionately at campaign stops, and not just in outrage toward Trump. Continue reading
Jan 09 GOP hopefuls lay out conservative visions for tackling poverty By Michael D. Regan and Bill Barrow, Associated Press Several Republican presidential candidates met this week to discuss how conservatism could fight poverty at economic forum moderated by Speaker Paul Ryan. But many disagreed on how the goal could be accomplished. Continue reading
Jan 03 Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran after Shiite cleric’s execution By Michael D. Regan Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran on Sunday in response to attacks on its embassy and a consulate. Widespread protests took place this weekend over Saudi Arabia executed a leading Shiite cleric. Continue reading
Jan 03 Armed activists take over Oregon federal wildlife refuge By Michael D. Regan A group of militiamen took over the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in support of two nearby ranchers sentenced to prison beginning on Monday. The ranchers were convicted of setting fire to federal land. Continue reading
Jan 02 Islamist militant group al Shabab uses Trump clip in recruitment video By Michael D. Regan As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to face criticism for calling for a ban on Muslims entering the United States less than a month ago, a group with links to the Islamic militant group al-Shabab has released a recruitment… Continue reading
Jan 02 At least 24 dead in Midwestern floods, as more warnings move south By Michael D. Regan At least 24 people have died in floods that have gripped parts of the United States during the last week. Officials in Louisiana, Illinois and Missouri are preparing for another deluge as waterways set records in several states. Continue reading
Dec 27 U.S. hits Islamic State with 17 Christmas Day airstrikes By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press The Pentagon says the United States hit Islamic State group targets in Iraq and Syria with 17 airstrikes on Christmas Day. Continue reading