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US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ���Squad,��� wins Democratic primary in Minnesota 08/14/2024 09:32am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ��� Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the ���Squad��� and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, has won her primary race in Minnesota. Omar successfully defended her Minneapolis-area 5th District seat against a repea The Taliban have ruled Afghanistan for 3 years. Here are 5 things to know 08/14/2024 12:46am • KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) ��� It���s been three years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. They have transitioned from insurgency to authority, imposed their interpretation of Islamic law and sought to reinforce their claim to legitimacy. Despite no international recognition as the country's Today in History: August 14, FDR signs Social Security Act 08/14/2024 12:01am • Today is Wednesday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2024. There are 139 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, ensuring income for elderly Americans and creating a federal unemployment insurance program. Connecticut Republicans tap restaurant owner Matt Corey to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy in a rematch 08/13/2024 11:25pm • Matt Corey, a Connecticut entrepreneur who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House and Senate in the past, won the Republican nomination Tuesday to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy again, saying he believes voters are more receptive to his message. Corey, whose victory in the primary came aga Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage 'war' on working people 08/13/2024 08:09pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� In his first solo appearance as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz warned cheering union members Tuesday that Donald Trump would wage war on working people and threaten Medicare and Social Security as he kicked off a five-state fundraising swing. S 6 Signs It's Time for Memory Care 08/13/2024 08:00pm • It's bittersweet to see your loved ones age. Your mom, once a prolific baker, still makes her way around the kitchen but occasionally mixes up the steps in her favorite recipes. Or, your dad doesn't notice he's no longer writing the answers to his daily crossword puzzle neatly inside the boxes. Thes How to Ask For Money You're Owed From Friends and Family 08/13/2024 08:00pm • Although helping out a friend or family member in financial need can be a kind gesture and make sense at the time, problems arise when the other party doesn't fulfill their end of the bargain. It can put you both in an uncomfortable position. And it's happening a lot. A 2024 study conducted by the f The Latest: Harris begins policy rollout; material from Trump campaign leaked to news outlets 08/13/2024 06:48pm • Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to outmaneuver former President Donald Trump and address old vulnerabilities on her policy positions as she starts to fill in how she would govern if elected in November. Vice presidents rarely have policy portfolios of their own. Now, after four years of follo Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain 08/13/2024 06:21pm • ATLANTA (AP) ��� Three independent and third-party candidates got one step closer to appearing on Georgia's presidential ballot on Tuesday. But legal challenges still loom. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that officials have verified that independents Robert F. Kennedy Jr. an What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race 08/13/2024 03:49pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Details emerged over the weekend of a suspected Iranian cyber intrusion into the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, potentially resulting in the theft of internal campaign documents. The FBI is investigating the matter as well as attempts to infiltrate Presid Editorial Roundup: United States 08/13/2024 03:42pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Aug. 7 The Washington Post on Biden's team and Guantanamo Bay The United States had an opportunity to close a chapter on a sad, decades-long saga when the government reached a plea deal with three men accused of plotting the Sept. 11, Trump and Musk talk about assassination attempt and deportations during glitchy chat on X 08/13/2024 07:16am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in U.S. history during a high-profile return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter ��� a conversation that was plagued by technical glitches. ���If I had not turne Will the attacks on Walz's military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago? 08/13/2024 07:00am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� In some corners of the Democratic Party, last week felt like d��j�� vu. The party's vice-presidential nominee���s military record was under assault from Republicans ��� attacks reminiscent of those leveled two decades earlier on Sen. John Kerry during his run for the White House. Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact 08/13/2024 06:52am • Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers��� tips. But experts say there���s a reason Congress hasn���t made such a change already. It would be complicated, not to mention enormously costly to Man who died flying a helicopter that crashed on Cairns hotel roof had not flown in Australia before 08/13/2024 06:30am • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) ��� A man who died when the helicopter he was flying crashed onto a hotel roof in Australia was an employee of the aviation company that owned the aircraft, but he did not work as a pilot and had not flown in Australia before, the company said Tuesday. Nautilus Aviation