Mother and daughter Clintons in Bay Area to talk about 'gutsy women'

The Clintons did not take any questions from reporters as they highlighted passages from "The Book of Gutsy Women,” a compilation of stories about women who inspire them.

Education secretary DeVos slams 2020 candidates' higher ed plans

To Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the candidates' "proposals are crazy," especially with some carrying a price tag in the trillions.

UK lawmakers postpone vote on Brexit deal

     LONDON (AP) -- In a major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.K. lawmakers voted Saturday to postpone a decision on whether to back his Brexit deal with the European Union, throwing a wrench into government plans to leave the bloc at the end of this month.

White House says next G-7 to be held at Trump's Miami golf resort

Trump has touted his resort, saying it's close to the airport, has plenty of hotel rooms and offers separate buildings for every delegation.

Vice President Pence says Turkey agrees to cease-fire in Syria

Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey had agreed to a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border, in what appeared to be a significant embrace of Turkey's position in the week-long conflict.

Baltimore Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings has died at 68

 As chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Cummings led multiple investigations of the president's governmental dealings, including probes in 2019 relating to the president's family members serving in the White House.

Britain and the EU announce Brexit deal outline

  BRUSSELS (AP) -- Britain and the European Union said Thursday that they have struck an outline Brexit deal after days of intense see-saw negotiations -- though it must still be formally approved by the bloc and ratified by the European and U.K. Parliaments.

Text of Trump's letter to Turkish President Erdogan

Washing his hands of Syria, President Donald Trump declared Wednesday the U.S. has no stake in defending the Kurdish fighters who died by the thousands as America's partners against IS extremists. Hours later, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats walked out of a meeting at the White House, accusing him of having a "meltdown," calling her a "third-grade politician" and having no plan to deal with a potentially revived Islamic State group.

Hunter Biden denies doing anything wrong in Ukraine, China

Joe Biden's son Hunter also acknowledged that he likely would not have been named to the board of a foreign company if his last name weren't Biden.

New Hampshire poll suggests Michelle Obama would enter race as front-runner

Former first lady Michelle Obama repeatedly has stated there’s "zero chance" she would run for president in 2020 -- but a new poll in New Hampshire, the state holding the first primary in the race for the White House, suggested that if Obama changed her mind, she would enter the race as the front-runner.

Violent parody video of Trump shooting members of media, critics reportedly shown at his resort

The graphic parody video, which reportedly shows a fake President Donald Trump shooting and assaulting members of the media and his critics, was played at a conference for his supporters, according to The New York Times.

Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese board at end of the month

Facing intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden said Sunday he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm at the end of the month as part of a pledge not to work on behalf of any foreign-owned companies should his father win the presidency.

Hunter Biden says he is resigning from board position in Chinese company
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The son of former Vice President Joe Biden said he is resigning from a board position with a Chinese company on Sunday. An attorney for Hunter Biden said his client will step down at the end of the month.

San Mateo County voter registration deadline approaching for November election

Registration forms sent by mail must be postmarked on or before Oct. 21. Forms are available at public libraries, city and town halls, post offices, Department of Motor Vehicles offices, county Vote Centers, and the county Registration and Elections Division.

California Democrats pay $800,000 in sexual misconduct cases

The Los Angeles Times reports Saturday that the party has paid $430,000 in attorney fees and $378,348 in legal settlements in the three cases.

Governor Newsom signs law banning new fur products in California

It doesn't apply to used fur products or fur used for religious or tribal purposes. And it excludes the sale of leather, cowhides, deer, sheep and goat skin and anything preserved through taxidermy.

Appeals court rules House should get Trump financial records

(AP) -- A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's financial records must be turned over to the House of Representatives.

Polls show close divide over President Trump’s impeachment and removal

Several polls published since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the start of an impeachment inquiry on Sept. 24 show a shift in views from earlier this year.