By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, the lone black Republican in the Senate, candidly described being stopped by police, even Capitol Hill cops, because… Read more »
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AP-GfK Poll: Email investigation has hurt Clinton’s imag
By KEN THOMAS and EMILY SWANSON Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — Hillary Clinton enters the summer damaged by perceptions that she violated the law by using a private email system while serving… Read more »
What Congress did and didn’t do so far this year
(WASHINGTON, AP) — Lawmakers exited Washington for a seven-week recess with several major accomplishments to highlight for voters — the first overhaul of rules for asbestos and other dangerous chemicals in 40… Read more »
Trump keeps suspense alive over veep choice
By JULIE PACE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — Donald Trump is keeping suspense alive over his choice of a running mate, sidelining the announcement because of the deadly attack… Read more »
Route 66 becoming green with charging stations, solar panels
By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., AP) — Route 66, a highway made famous for attracting gas-guzzling Chevrolet Bel Airs traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles, is turning green. The Mother… Read more »
Crews rescue 2 people trapped by high water in Missouri cave
(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — Authorities say two people have been rescued from a cave at a Missouri state park after they became trapped by rising water following recent heavy rains…. Read more »
Top Nixon spokeswoman joining Hillary Clinton’s campaign
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s communications director is joining presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign as deputy chief of staff. Nixon’s office on Tuesday announced Channing Grate… Read more »
Missouri woman dies after street-racing cars hit her SUV
(FRONTENAC, Mo., AP) — Authorities say a St. Louis-area woman has died after two drivers crashed into her sport utility vehicle while racing. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/29PeIWn) reports that… Read more »
Man charged with shooting at Springfield police
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — A Springfield man accused of firing a gun at police officers is charged with five felonies. The Springfield News-Leader (http://sgfnow.co/29RmT45) reports that the charges were filed… Read more »
Disputed attack ad slams Missouri attorney general candidate
By SUMMER BALLENTINE (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Former high-ranking U.S. officials are criticizing an attack ad accusing Republican Missouri attorney general candidate Josh Hawley of working for terrorists. In… Read more »