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Trump says it anew: blame 'on both sides' in Charlottesville
Trump says it anew: blame 'on both sides' in Charlottesville
President Donald Trump returned insistently Tuesday to his assessment that "there is blame on both sides" after being roundly criticized for such comments following the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
President Donald Trump returned insistently Tuesday to his assessment that "there is blame on both sides" after being roundly criticized for such comments following the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
White House scrambles to explain Trump's response to clashes
White House scrambles to explain Trump's response to clashes
The White House scrambled Sunday to elaborate on President Donald Trump's response to deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, as he came under bipartisan scolding for not clearly condemning white supremacists and other hate groups immediately after the altercations.
The White House scrambled Sunday to elaborate on President Donald Trump's response to deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, as he came under bipartisan scolding for not clearly condemning white supremacists and other hate groups immediately after the altercations.
AP source: Mueller using grand jury in DC in Russia probe
AP source: Mueller using grand jury in DC in Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senators introduced two bipartisan bills Thursday aimed at protecting Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by President Donald Trump as both parties signaled resistance to any White House effort to derail the investigation into Russian meddling in last year's election.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senators introduced two bipartisan bills Thursday aimed at protecting Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by President Donald Trump as both parties signaled resistance to any White House effort to derail the investigation into Russian meddling in last year's election.
Scaramucci out of White House job as John Kelly takes charge
Scaramucci out of White House job as John Kelly takes charge
President Donald Trump's new chief of staff is entering a West Wing battered by crisis.
President Donald Trump's new chief of staff is entering a West Wing battered by crisis.
Trump's new chief of staff sworn in
Trump's new chief of staff sworn in
President Donald Trump's new chief of staff was sworn in Monday. The president is hoping that retired Gen. John Kelly can bring some order to the White House. At the same time, Trump is still clinging to an old battle, refusing to give up on health care.
President Donald Trump's new chief of staff was sworn in Monday. The president is hoping that retired Gen. John Kelly can bring some order to the White House. At the same time, Trump is still clinging to an old battle, refusing to give up on health care.
President’s transgender military ban disheartens LGBT community
President’s transgender military ban disheartens LGBT community
President Donald Trump's announcement Wednesday that he would ban transgender people from serving in the armed forces spurred condemnations around the country -- including from local LGBT groups.
President Donald Trump's announcement Wednesday that he would ban transgender people from serving in the armed forces spurred condemnations around the country -- including from local LGBT groups.
By a hair, Senate votes to debate GOP health care bill
By a hair, Senate votes to debate GOP health care bill
Vice President Mike Pence last year. BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images
With Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie, the Senate voted by a hair Tuesday to start debating Republican legislation to tear down much of the Obama health care law.
With Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie, the Senate voted by a hair Tuesday to start debating Republican legislation to tear down much of the Obama health care law.
Cuomo: NY will make it easier to register to vote
Cuomo: NY will make it easier to register to vote
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered all state agencies to provide voter registration information in an effort to increase participation in elections.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered all state agencies to provide voter registration information in an effort to increase participation in elections.
Spicer resigns as White House press secretary
Spicer resigns as White House press secretary
White House press secretary Sean Spicer is resigning his position, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer is resigning his position, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
Doctors: Sen. John McCain has brain tumor
Doctors: Sen. John McCain has brain tumor
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Senator John McCain (R-AZ) speaks at American Visionary: John F. Kennedy's Life and Times debut gala at Smithsonian American Art Museum on May 2, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images for WS Productions)
Doctors say Arizona Sen. John McCain has a brain tumor associated with a blood clot that was removed last week.
Doctors say Arizona Sen. John McCain has a brain tumor associated with a blood clot that was removed last week.
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Police: Man attempted to rape 13-year-old girl in the Bronx
Police: Man attempted to rape 13-year-old girl in the Bronx
A man is accused of attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl in the Bronx, just a day after a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the borough.
A man is accused of attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl in the Bronx, just a day after a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the borough.
Teen accused of killing mother's abusive lover makes bail
Teen accused of killing mother's abusive lover makes bail
The Bronx teen accused of killing a man who police say was attacking his mother appeared in court Tuesday, but he did not enter a plea.
The Bronx teen accused of killing a man who police say was attacking his mother appeared in court Tuesday, but he did not enter a plea.
The Bronx teen accused of killing a man who police say was attacking his mother appeared in court Tuesday, but he did not enter a plea.
Man, woman caught on camera stealing from pizzeria donation jar
Man, woman caught on camera stealing from pizzeria donation jar
A man and a woman were caught on camera stealing from a Bronx pizzeria's donation jar, police say.
A man and a woman were caught on camera stealing from a Bronx pizzeria's donation jar, police say.
Video shows alleged suspect in sexual assault of 12-year-old girl
Video shows alleged suspect in sexual assault of 12-year-old girl
Newly released surveillance video shows an alleged predator who police say sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl Sunday morning on Weeks Avenue and East 173rd Street.
Newly released surveillance video shows an alleged predator who police say sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl Sunday morning on Weeks Avenue and East 173rd Street.
Soundview gas station worker terrorized by armed robbers
Soundview gas station worker terrorized by armed robbers
A Bronx man working the overnight shift at a gas station was robbed at gunpoint Sunday in Soundview.
A Bronx man working the overnight shift at a gas station was robbed at gunpoint Sunday in Soundview.
Police: 18-year-old charged with manslaughter after fight turns deadly
Police: 18-year-old charged with manslaughter after fight turns deadly
Police say an 18-year-old has been charged with manslaughter Tuesday after a domestic violence dispute turned deadly in University Heights.
Police say an 18-year-old has been charged with manslaughter Tuesday after a domestic violence dispute turned deadly in University Heights.
Police investigate robbery pattern in Bedford Park
Police investigate robbery pattern in Bedford Park
Police say they are investigating a string of robberies in Bedford Park.
Police say they are investigating a string of robberies in Bedford Park.
NYPD: Man slashes 6-year-old in mosque
NYPD: Man slashes 6-year-old in mosque
A man slashed a little boy's head with a box cutter in a mosque Sunday afternoon, according to police and surveillance video.
A man slashed a little boy's head with a box cutter in a mosque Sunday afternoon, according to police and surveillance video.
A man slashed a little boy's head with a box cutter in a mosque Sunday afternoon, according to police and surveillance video.
Son accused of killing mom's boyfriend in domestic dispute
Son accused of killing mom's boyfriend in domestic dispute
A 43-year-old man died after an 18-year-old used a chokehold on him during a domestic dispute that involved his mother, police say.
A 43-year-old man died after an 18-year-old used a chokehold on him during a domestic dispute that involved his mother, police say.
Video released of sexual assault suspect
Video released of sexual assault suspect
Police have released surveillance video of a man they say sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in the Bronx.
Police have released surveillance video of a man they say sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in the Bronx.
