Struggling governors could hurt GOP’s Senate hopes
WASHINGTON (AP) — As David Perdue campaigns throughout Georgia, the Republican candidate for Senate describes a struggling economy and people yearning for good jobs. It’s not the emphasis that his...
View ArticleDevelopers say work to begin on Vegas Strip arena
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Developers said Wednesday they’re starting construction on a privately-funded $1.4 billion retractable-roof sports arena and resort backed by a former UNLV and National Basketball...
View ArticleDems rush to save suddenly vulnerable incumbents
WASHINGTON (AP) — Desperate Democrats are rushing to save suddenly vulnerable House incumbents, even in states where President Barack Obama cruised to double-digit victories, amid fresh signs of...
View ArticleAmid murder case, Philippines says US pact stays
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A security pact that allows thousands of American troops to join large-scale combat exercises in the Philippines is “imperfect” but Manila is unlikely to amend it, the...
View ArticleHong Kong activists mull Beijing visit during APEC
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong student protest leaders are considering visiting Beijing while it hosts a major Asian summit next week to press their demands for greater democratic reforms. Student leader...
View ArticleJudge approves California city’s bankruptcy plan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A judge on Thursday approved a plan that allows Stockton to leave bankruptcy protection by eliminating more than $2 billion in long-term debt payments without touching the...
View ArticleApplications for US jobless aid tick up to 287,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, but remained at historically low levels that signal a strengthening job market. Weekly applications...
View ArticleClinton seeks to close book on Benghazi
WASHINGTON – Hillary Rodham Clinton strove to close the book on the worst episode of her tenure as secretary of state Thursday, battling hours of Republican questions in a hearing that grew contentious...
View ArticleUS commander says sailing past Chinese isles not a threat
BEIJING — The US Navy’s challenge last week to China’s sovereignty claims in the South China Sea was not designed as a military threat, the head of US Pacific military forces said Tuesday, Nov. 3 in a...
View ArticleFil-Am woman in cryotherapy accident died of suffocation
LAS VEGAS — Weeks after a spa worker was found dead at a Las Vegas cryotherapy center, authorities said Tuesday, Nov. 10 she suffocated in the chamber chilled by liquid nitrogen. Filipina Chelsea...
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