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US Still Determined to Pull Out of Key Arms Treaty With Russia

The Trump administration appears determined to pull out of a key 1987 arms control agreement with Russia, in the wake of talks Tuesday between national security adviser John Bolton and Russian...

US to Revoke Visas of Saudis Implicated in Khashoggi’s Death

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that the United States had "identified at least some" of the Saudi officials involved in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and was revoking...

US Officials Warn No Letup in Russian Meddling Attempts

WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence, law enforcement and security agencies are warning that Russia is persistently targeting the country's upcoming midterm elections. They laid out the latest evidence in new charges against a...

US, Chinese Defense Chiefs Meet in Effort to Improve Ties

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has told his Chinese counterpart that improved high-level relations between their countries will reduce the risk of unintentional conflict. Mattis and Chinese General Wei Fenghe met on...

Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot Inching Toward $1 Billion

Who wants to be a billionaire? Americans have a chance — a very slight chance — when the Mega Millions lottery numbers are picked Friday night. The jackpot has been building since the...

Trump Says It Appears Missing Saudi Journalist is Dead

WHITE HOUSE — Asked Thursday by reporters whether Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was dead, U.S. President Donald Trump responded it "certainly looks" as if he is and that is "very sad." There will...

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