Obamacare sign-ups steady as debate persists over its future
WASHINGTON — More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government sa...
Budget deal puts access to health care above curbing costs
WASHINGTON — The bipartisan budget deal announced in Congress protects access to health care under the Affordable Care Act but it also ditches one of ...
Gun background checks are on pace to break record in 2019
Background checks on gun purchases in the U.S. are climbing toward a record high this year, reflecting what the industry says is a rush by people to b...
Review: Coldplay do a 180-degree turn from arena pop-rock
Coldplay, “Everyday Life” (Parlophone/Atlantic)
Trump contributes foreword to paperback of McConnell book
NEW YORK — The paperback edition of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s “The Long Game” includes a foreword from a well-placed fellow Republican:...
For Obama and Patrick, a long friendship and political bond
WASHINGTON — Deval Patrick was in need of a pep talk.
N. Korea calls Biden a ‘rabid dog’ for insulting its dignity
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea called former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden a “rabid dog” that “must be beaten to death with a stick” in its latest s...
Court rules Trump EPA unlawfully ignored dangerous chemicals
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Trump administration unlawfully excluded millions of tons of some of the most dangerous materials in public use from a safety re...
Ex-Gov. Deval Patrick launches ‘Hail Mary’ bid for president
WASHINGTON — Deval Patrick launched what he acknowledged to be a “Hail Mary” bid on Thursday for the Democratic presidential nomination, testing wheth...
Ex-Massachusetts Gov. Patrick announces Dem presidential bid
WASHINGTON — Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced Thursday he is running for president, making a late entry into the Democratic race less...
AP sources: Deval Patrick mulling Democratic White House run
WASHINGTON — Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is considering making a late run for the Democratic presidential nomination, according to two peo...
N Carolina senator has latched on to Trump. Will he hold on?
RALEIGH, N.C. — Sen. Thom Tillis is following a simple formula for reelection in closely divided North Carolina: Stand with Donald Trump.
US business sees dwindling prospects in Cuba
HAVANA — The Havana International Trade Fair is where Cuba puts the best face on its struggling economy.
McDonald’s CEO’s ouster reflects trend on workplace romances
NEW YORK — Workplace couples are often romanticized — think Bill and Melinda Gates or Michelle and Barack Obama. But when the relationship involves tw...
Democrats push candidates to fully commit to 2020 nominee
The Democratic National Committee is increasing pressure on its presidential candidates to commit to campaign actively for the party's nominee in 2020...
Stable costs but more uninsured as ‘Obamacare’ sign-ups open
WASHINGTON — More Americans are going without health insurance, and stable premiums plus greater choice next year under the Obama health law aren't li...
Putin hosts Cuban leader for talks on expanding ties
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Cuba's resilience in the face of U.S. pressure as he hosted his Cuban counterparts for talks Tuesday ...