China Warns After Cruz, Abbott Meet Taiwan's PresidentChina reiterated its opposition Monday to any contacts between U.S. officials and Taiwan's government following a meeting between Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott and the self-governing island's president, Tsai Ing-wen.
AP-NORC Poll: Americans High on Obama, Divided on His LegacyMore than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Fewer than half of Americans say they're better off eight years after his election …
Syria's Assad Ready to 'Negotiate Everything' with RebelsSyrian President Bashar Assad said in remarks published Monday that he was prepared "to negotiate everything" at planned talks later this month in Kazakhstan, seeking to cast himself as a peacemaker after his forces' recapture of Aleppo last month.
Trump Has Taken Few Steps to Disentangle from Private EmpirePresident-elect Donald Trump pledged to step away from his family-owned international real estate development, property management and licensing business before taking office Jan. 20. With less than two weeks until his inauguration, he hasn't stepped very far.
Streep, Trump Trade Barbs Amid Actress' Globes SpeechMeryl Streep's acceptance speech after receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes turned out to be the opening volley in a war of words with President-elect Donald Trump.
Gov. William WinterFormer Mississippi Gov. William Winter is improving as he remains hospitalized with head injuries.
Ole Miss Outlasts Auburn for First SEC WinAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Rasheed Brooks hit a straightaway 3-pointer with 39 seconds left, and Deandre Burnett went 4 for 4 from the foul line in the final 30 seconds to help Ole Miss outlast Auburn 88-85 on Saturday.
US Intel Report: Russia Had 'A Clear Preference' For TrumpWASHINGTON (AP) — A newly declassified report on Russian hacking during the U.S. election says the Russian government developed a "clear preference for President-elect Donald Trump."
Multiple Dead In Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting; Shooter in CustodyFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a lone shooter opened fire at the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, international airport Friday, killing "multiple" people before he was taken into custody. The airport suspended operations as law enforcement authorities rushed to the …
Trump on Border Wall: Mexico Will Pay Us BackPresident-elect Donald Trump on Friday tweeted that Mexico will reimburse American taxpayers for a new border wall and that U.S. money spent will be for the "sake of speed."
Dylann Roof Cold to Victims, but Apologized to His ParentsBefore Dylann Roof was arrested for killing nine black church members, he scribbled a note to his mother, apologizing for all the repercussions his actions would cause. Weeks later, in a jailhouse journal, he wrote that he had no regrets.
VP Biden to President-Elect Trump: 'Grow Up'Vice President Joe Biden told President-elect Donald Trump Thursday to "grow up." Biden dismissed Trump's complaint on Twitter about how the Obama administration has handled the transition. The vice president told "PBS NewsHour" in an interview that it's time for …
GOP Has Trump's Back as He Questions US IntelligenceRepublican Rep. Paul Ryan was among those piling on when President Barack Obama came under fire several years ago for reading some of his daily intelligence briefings, rather than receiving them in-person.
Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter is improving as he remains hospitalized with head injuries.