Tag: Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2013 file photo, Louisville businessman Matt Bevin, the Senate primary election opponent of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. speaks in in Fancy Farm, Ky. In the midst of a double-barreled re-election fight,McConnell is earning praise back home _ and from some of the most unlikely of corners _ for brokering of the deal that ended the partial government shutdown and averted a potential default on U.S. debt. (AP Photo/Stephen Lance Dennee)

Mitch McConnell wins praise from some in Kentucky

Associated Press · October 23, 2013 4:00 am

This Friday Oct. 18, 2013 Image provided by Mark Bussey shows an oarfish that washed up on the beach near Oceanside, Calif. This rare, snakelike oarfish measured nearly 14 feet long. According to the Catalina Island Marine Institute, oarfish can grow to more than 50 feet, making them the longest bony fish in the world. (AP Photo/Mark Bussey) MANDATORY CREDIT

Energy and Environment

California ‘sea serpents’ draw gawkers

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

Senate Sergeant at Arms Terrance Gainer announced mid-afternoon Monday that no one would be allowed to enter or exiting the Senate side of the U.S. Capitol until further notice. (Thinkstock)

House bill makes schools check for sex offenders

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, meets Syrian National Coalition President Ahmed al-Jarba at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in London on Tuesday. (AP/Alastair Grant)

Extremist groups hobble Syrian peace negotiations

Lara Jakes · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Rob Portman, of the Cincinnati area, says website woes are more evidence that President Obama's health care overhaul should be halted.ÃÂ (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman urges stop to Obamacare

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

With the BART transit system on strike, a San Francisco Bay Ferry makes its way toward the Ferry Building Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, in San Francisco. Frustrated bay area commuters started the work week on Monday with gridlocked roadways and long lines for buses and ferries as a major transit strike entered its fourth day. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

San Francisco transit agency, unions reach deal to end strike

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

President Barack Obama, standing with supporters of his health care law, speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, on the initial rollout of the health care overhaul. Obama acknowledged that the widespread problems with his health care law's rollout are unacceptable, as the administration scrambles to fix the cascade of computer issues. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Builders of Obamacare website saw red flags

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. (AP/Richard Drew)

New York comptroller: Wall Street profits may slow

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

This undated handout photo provided by the US Air Force shows Lt. Gen. James M. Kowalski, the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, who is responsible for the entire force of 450 Minuteman 3 missiles, plus the Air ForceÃ?s nuclear-capable bombers. Twice this year alone, Air Force officers entrusted with the launch keys to nuclear-tipped missiles have been caught leaving open a blast door that is intended to help prevent a terrorist or other intruder from entering their underground command post and potentially compromising secret launch codes, Air Force officials told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/US Air Force)

National Security

Air Force nuclear officers left blast door open

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

Gov. Paul LePage, R-Maine, said at a private event that about 47 percent of able-bodied Maine residents don't work. (AP File)

Maine Gov. Paul LePage criticized for ’47 percent’ remark

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses a gathering at Gloucester County College before breaking ground on an adult center for transition facility in Sewell, N.J., on Monday. (AP/Mel Evans)

Chris Christie gay marriage move stirs GOP

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Marco Rubio says he'll introduce legislation to delay the penalty that can be assessed on individuals who don't buy insurance under the government's new health care law. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

Marco Rubio offers bill to delay Obamacare penalty

Associated Press · October 22, 2013 4:00 am