California, Wisconsin receive clarification from Homeland Security on election hacking attempts
The Department of Homeland Security has notified two states that Russian hackers attempted to scan networks other than their election systems in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, contrary to details provided last week.
The Department of Homeland Security has notified two states that Russian hackers attempted to scan networks other than their election systems in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, contrary to details provided last week.
Facebook, Twitter, Google invited to Russian investigation public hearings
The House and Senate intelligence committees have invited tech giants Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet -- the parent company of Google -- to appear for public hearings as part of their investigations into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, The Associated Press has learned.
The House and Senate intelligence committees have invited tech giants Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet -- the parent company of Google -- to appear for public hearings as part of their investigations into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, The Associated Press has learned.
San Francisco moving toward vote on new regulations for legalized cannabis
San Francisco city officials are preparing to approve new regulations and permit requirements for the budding marijuana industry as the state moves toward fully legalizing adult cannabis use, but the plans remain very much a work in progress.
San Francisco city officials are preparing to approve new regulations and permit requirements for the budding marijuana industry as the state moves toward fully legalizing adult cannabis use, but the plans remain very much a work in progress.
President Trump defends himself, moves on to tax reform
President Trump defended himself against criticism that he's been fanning flames with the NFL and North Korea while ignoring health care and the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico.
President Trump defended himself against criticism that he's been fanning flames with the NFL and North Korea while ignoring health care and the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico.
Concerns over US grid security rise as North Korea threatens EMP attack
For more than 15 years, security and intelligence officials — including former CIA Director James Woolsey — have been raising the alarm bells about the vulnerability of the U.S. power grid to an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack.
For more than 15 years, security and intelligence officials — including former CIA Director James Woolsey — have been raising the alarm bells about the vulnerability of the U.S. power grid to an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack.
US DOJ asks judge to limit sanctuary cities injunction
CHICAGO (AP) -- The U.S. Justice Department is seeking to limit a federal judge's order blocking the Trump Administration's efforts to keep law enforcement grant money from sanctuary cities.
CHICAGO (AP) -- The U.S. Justice Department is seeking to limit a federal judge's order blocking the Trump Administration's efforts to keep law enforcement grant money from sanctuary cities.
Landlord group says Oakland tenant protections would hurt market
OAKLAND (BCN)--The head of a landlords group said tonight that a list of 10 legislative demands by Oakland tenants groups to close loopholes, which they allege that landlords are exploiting, would make housing in the city even more limited and expensive than it already is.
OAKLAND (BCN)--The head of a landlords group said tonight that a list of 10 legislative demands by Oakland tenants groups to close loopholes, which they allege that landlords are exploiting, would make housing in the city even more limited and expensive than it already is.
Roy Moore advances in Ala. GOP primary runoff
Firebrand jurist Roy Moore won the Alabama Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating an appointed incumbent backed by President Donald Trump and allies of Sen. Mitch McConnell. In an upset likely to rock the GOP establishment, Moore clinched victory over Sen. Luther Strange to take the GOP nomination for the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Moore...
Firebrand jurist Roy Moore won the Alabama Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating an appointed incumbent backed by President Donald Trump and allies of Sen. Mitch McConnell. In an upset likely to rock the GOP establishment, Moore clinched victory over Sen. Luther Strange to take the GOP nomination for the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Moore...
Construction of border-wall prototypes set to begin in California
Construction is scheduled to begin Tuesday near San Diego on prototypes for a new barrier along the U.S. border with Mexico—the most visible step so far toward President Donald Trump’s long-promised border wall.
Construction is scheduled to begin Tuesday near San Diego on prototypes for a new barrier along the U.S. border with Mexico—the most visible step so far toward President Donald Trump’s long-promised border wall.
Oakland mayor proposes navigation center for city's homeless population
OAKLAND (BCN) Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is asking the City Council to approve an outdoor navigation center that she said would move homeless people from encampments into temporary shelter as they wait for permanent housing.
OAKLAND (BCN) Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is asking the City Council to approve an outdoor navigation center that she said would move homeless people from encampments into temporary shelter as they wait for permanent housing.
'Obamacare' survives; GOP concedes on last-gasp repeal try
Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party's banner campaign promise.
Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party's banner campaign promise.
Tillman's widow: Don't politicize Pat in effort to divide
Marie Tillman, the widow of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, says that her husband's service "should never be politicized in a way that divides us."
Marie Tillman, the widow of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, says that her husband's service "should never be politicized in a way that divides us."
North Korea considers Trump tweet declaration of war
North Korea's foreign minister called President Donald Trump's weekend Twitter threat "a declaration of war" and responded with a new warning in New York Monday.
North Korea's foreign minister called President Donald Trump's weekend Twitter threat "a declaration of war" and responded with a new warning in New York Monday.
Anti-fascist groups take a 'victory march' in Berkeley
Even though the free speech rallies were cancelled for this week, demonstrations on the UC Berkeley campus continued Monday. Hundreds of anti-fascist groups and their supporters held a demonstration.
Even though the free speech rallies were cancelled for this week, demonstrations on the UC Berkeley campus continued Monday. Hundreds of anti-fascist groups and their supporters held a demonstration.
Police arrest protesters in wheelchairs trying to save their health care
U.S. Capitol Police say they arrested 181 demonstrators who delayed a Senate hearing on health care, protesting Republican efforts to scuttle Obamacare. Police on Tuesday carried some demonstrators out of the hearing room and took out others in wheelchairs as scores chanted, "No cuts to Medicaid, save our liberty."
U.S. Capitol Police say they arrested 181 demonstrators who delayed a Senate hearing on health care, protesting Republican efforts to scuttle Obamacare. Police on Tuesday carried some demonstrators out of the hearing room and took out others in wheelchairs as scores chanted, "No cuts to Medicaid, save our liberty."
Feds rush aid to Puerto Rico, while Trump tweets about debt
The U.S. ramped up its response Monday to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico while the Trump administration sought to blunt criticism that its response to Hurricane Maria has fallen short of it efforts in Texas and Florida after the recent hurricanes there.
The U.S. ramped up its response Monday to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico while the Trump administration sought to blunt criticism that its response to Hurricane Maria has fallen short of it efforts in Texas and Florida after the recent hurricanes there.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins opposes Graham-Cassidy health care bill, likely killing GOP efforts
The last-gasp Republican drive to tear down President Barack Obama's health care law essentially died Monday as Maine Sen. Susan Collins joined a small but decisive cluster of GOP senators in opposing the push.
The last-gasp Republican drive to tear down President Barack Obama's health care law essentially died Monday as Maine Sen. Susan Collins joined a small but decisive cluster of GOP senators in opposing the push.
Trump: Objection to protests "has nothing to do with race"
President Donald Trump says his objection to NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality "has nothing to do with race."
President Donald Trump says his objection to NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality "has nothing to do with race."
President Trump's son-in-law used personal email for some WH messages
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, used his personal email account on dozens of occasions to communicate with colleagues in the White House, his lawyer said Sunday.
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, used his personal email account on dozens of occasions to communicate with colleagues in the White House, his lawyer said Sunday.
NASCAR legend Richard Petty: 'People who don't stand up for anthem should leave'
It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday in Loudon, New Hampshire. Several team owners and executives had said they wouldn’t want anyone in their organizations to protest.
It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday in Loudon, New Hampshire. Several team owners and executives had said they wouldn’t want anyone in their organizations to protest.