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More big-name Republicans abandon Trump

Big-name GOP leaders piled on Friday against Donald Trump in an extraordinary show of Republican-vs.-Republican discontent over his winning the party's presidential nomination.

Sanders' problem: To win, he needs Clinton's superdelegates

Bernie Sanders has a problem. Remember those superdelegates, the Democratic Party leaders and elected officials who can vote for the candidate of their choice?

Police: Federal officer in custody after 3 fatal shootings

A federal security officer is now facing multiple murder charges in a shooting spree across three Maryland parking lots that left three people dead.

Emma and Noah continue to be top baby names

When it comes to baby names, Emma and Noah reign supreme. And don't name your daughter Isis.

House Speaker Paul Ryan refuses to back Donald Trump

House Speaker Paul Ryan is refusing to support Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president, insisting Thursday that the businessman must do more to unify the GOP.

110-year-old WWII veteran from Louisiana dies

A 110-year-old Louisiana man who enlisted in the army during World War II to serve his country has died.

Cruz's strong 2016 run may enhance his conservative clout

In finishing the Republican presidential race well ahead of Donald Trump's other rivals, Ted Cruz is likely to be a leading GOP voice for the foreseeable future.

Democratic advertising blitz awaits Trump

Long before Donald Trump swatted away his Republican presidential rivals, his likely Democratic opponent and her allies began laying traps for him.

AP Source: Clinton aide interviewed in email investigation

The FBI has interviewed Huma Abedin, a close aide to Hillary Clinton, as part of a federal investigation into Clinton's use of a private email server as secretary of state, a person familiar with the probe said Thursday.

NC college system's federal funds in crosshairs of LGBT law

North Carolina's prized public universities could be the biggest losers as state leaders defend a new law limiting the rights of LGBT people.

Convicted child molester Sandusky gets appeals hearing

A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday gave convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky a hearing later this month to prove his claims that prosecutors lied, withheld evidence and leaked secret grand jury information to find additional victims.

GOP states benefiting from shift to wind and solar energy

If there's a War on Coal, it's increasingly clear which side is winning.

Michigan couple avoids jail over lost Dr. Seuss library book

A Michigan couple who faced jail after they borrowed a novel and a Dr. Seuss book from a local library and held onto them long past their return dates will remain free.

N.C. leaders denounce federal threat on LGBT law

Giving no indication of yielding to pressure, North Carolina's Republican leaders called a federal warning about the legality of the state's new law limiting LGBT anti-discrimination rules a broad overreach by the government.

Trump's open path to nomination causes agony for some in GOP

Donald Trump's last Republican foe, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, ended his quixotic presidential campaign Wednesday, cementing Trump's remarkable triumph as his party's presumptive nominee and launching him toward a likely fall battle with Hillary Clinton.

Rolling Stones ask Trump to stop playing their songs

The Rolling Stones have asked presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to stop playing their songs at his campaign events.

Fired up by Sanders, Democrats shift left on health care

With the Obama administration counting down its final year, many Democrats are finding less to like about the president's health care law, unsure about its place among their party's achievements.

Hillicans? As Trump wins, Clinton explores how to woo GOPers

With Donald Trump's remaining rivals bowing out of the race, clearing his path to the nomination, Hillary Clinton is looking for ways to woo Republicans turned off by the brash billionaire.

Sept. 11 families seek answers in secret pages from inquiry

Fifteen years after the attacks that killed her husband, Lorie Van Auken thinks she still hasn't been told the whole truth about 9/11.

Attorney: Prince arranged to meet addiction doctor

In his final weeks, Prince hid signs of trouble from his fans, stonewalling reports of an overdose that required an emergency plane landing and making a brief public appearance to reassure them.

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