Sinema admits romance with security guard as she fights ex-wife's lawsuit

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema acknowledges having a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail that began while she was a lawmaker, according to legal documents. But she also contends she shouldn’t be subject to a lawsuit by the man’s ex-wife who blames Sinema for the marriage breakup.

Construction finishes on a major offshore wind farm, the first during Trump's tenure

Construction is finished on a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm, the first project to reach this stage during President Donald Trump’s time in office. Offshore construction was completed Friday night on Vineyard Wind with the installation of the final blades, Craig Gilvarg, a spokesperson for the project, said Saturday.

Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Joshua Bogdan was born and raised in the United States. The only time the New Hampshire resident has left the country was for a day and a half in seventh grade, when he went to Canada to see Niagara Falls.

Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join settlement

NEW YORK (AP) – More than 30 states will resume their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on Monday after negotiations this week failed to result in many states joining a tentative settlement reached by the Justice Department.

Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Friday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at showing his commitment to improving home affordability – a key issue for many voters going into November’s election for control of the House and Senate.

Trump denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

The Trump administration denounced CNN on Thursday for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader’s public statement, the second time in three days that he’s targeted the network for reporting on how the regime is responding to the American attacks. The attack illustrated the care news outlets must take in reporting during wartime.

White House to build underground center for visitor security screening

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors, the latest step in the Trump administration’s plan to overhaul the grounds.

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

WASHINGTON (AP) – Richard Grenell, an ally of President Donald Trump who oversaw far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution’s president.

Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins - and conservation

ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) – Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the light, looking for blemishes, and gives it a score. That score will help a tannery an ocean away prepare it to be used by a luxury designer – for items like boots, watch bands and handbags destined for fashion runways and posh shops.