The governor of Kentucky demanded today that any public official or state employee who has settled a sexual harassment suit should “resign immediately.” Gov. Matt Bevin, in a press conference Saturday afternoon in Frankfort, said he wanted resignations from any elected public official or state employee who is “party to […]
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Senior Saudi royal ousted, princes reportedly arrested
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Saturday removed a prominent prince who headed the National Guard, replaced the economy minister and announced the creation of a new anti-corruption committee. The Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya news channel also reported late Saturday that 11 princes and dozens of former ministers were detained in a new […]
WATCH: DWI suspect drives into lake to avoid police
Now Playing: Alleged drunk driver hits cop during traffic stop Now Playing: DWI suspect drives into lake to avoid police Now Playing: Military dad deployed overseas surprises son at high school football game Now Playing: Florida State University fraternity suspended following pledge’s death Now Playing: No prison time for Bowe […]
Top issues for Trump on his trip to Japan
President Trump begins his longest trip yet as president — a 13-day tour throughout Asia — with a visit to perhaps the U.S.’s strongest ally in the region and a nation where he enjoys the closest relationship with a leader. Japan will host the president for two days, from Sunday […]
Sen. Rand Paul ‘blindsided’ in his Kentucky home
A Kentucky man was arrested after allegedly attacking Sen. Rand Paul at his Bowling Green, Kentucky, home, authorities said. The Republican senator’s spokeswoman said Paul sustained a minor injury when he was “blindsided” at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday. “Sen. Paul was blindsided and the victim of an assault,” according […]
US service member killed during operations in Afghanistan
A U.S. service member was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, officials said. The service member, whose name has not yet been released, died as a result of wounds sustained during operations in the country’s eastern, rural province of Logar, according to a press release from the U.S. military. “We […]
ANALYSIS: Iran’s moderates worried on 38th anniversary of US embassy takeover
President Donald Trump’s hostile tone toward Iran and the Iranian nuclear deal could be helping to bolster Tehran’s anti-American hardliners, moderates in the country worry. The concern among Iran’s middle-class moderates is notable considering that today marks the 38th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran by […]
A look at who’s off to Asia with Trump, who’s staying behind
President Donald Trump is off to Asia, where he’ll visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. A look at some of those who will accompany him on the 12-day trip, the longest by any U.S. president to Asia since George H.W. Bush in late 1991 and early 1992. […]
WATCH: 7 NFL owners to be deposed in Kaepernick case
Transcript for 7 NFL owners to be deposed in Kaepernick case that protection thank you. News from the world of sports. ABC is learning about the NFL owners who will be deposed in Colin Kaepernick collusion case against the league. The ESPN — ESPN is reporting those owners are being […]
Egypt TV presenter convicted over ‘single mom’ comments
An Egyptian court has convicted a female TV presenter of inciting immorality for offering on-air advice to women on how to be single mothers, sentencing her to three years in prison. The imprisonment of presenter Doaa Salah of the privately owned An-Nahar network was suspended pending her appeal and she […]