There’s disagreement about the economic impact Hurricane Maria had on Puerto Rico, but by any measure the island is a long ways from prosperity.
Author: Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
Trump will appear at Bush state funeral — but he’s not slated to speak to the crowd
George H.W. Bush will be eulogized by a fellow former president, his son George W., but not by the current one. Donald Trump will not speak at the funeral.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs move on after Kareem Hunt’s release
Playing in their first game without Kareem Hunt since the running back’s release Friday, the Chiefs found a way to keep their offense rolling.
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes picks up rushing game vs. Raiders with Kareem Hunt off team
The saga of RB back Kareem Hunt – released by Kansas City after a video showed him shoving and kicking a woman – added intrigue to the Chiefs-Raiders.
‘Unbearable grief’: Pakistani parents of Santa Fe school shooting victim warn of gun culture in US
The parents of an exchange student from Pakistan killed in the Santa Fe High School shooting join a lawsuit against the suspect’s parents.
Tear gas: ‘Harsh, terrifying’ and legal to use on civilians (and migrants)
Tear gas is forbidden in war but allowed in law enforcement , and its use has come under scrutiny after U.S. border forces sprayed it on migrants.
Accused Charlottesville killer James Fields to argue self-defense in Heather Heyer’s death
Jury selection has begun in the trial of James Fields, accused of killing counter-protester Heather Heyer and injuring dozens of others in Charlottesville.
American on ‘misplaced adventure’ killed by hostile tribe on remote island
An American adventurer and Christian missionary is killed on unauthorized trip to the remote island of North Sentinel, inhabited by a hostile tribe.
Orange is the new blue: California Democrats sweep 7 House seats in former GOP stronghold
California’s Orange County, for decades a GOP stronghold, won’t have any Republican U.S. Representatives after the Democrats swept its seven seats.
Powerball winner in New York: ‘You have to watch out for your safety’
The winner of the largest lottery prize in New York state history takes steps to minimize the pitfalls that come with such a windfall.