World
North America
Facebook removes a virtual reality shooting demo at right-wing event
The decision came after people drew attention to it online and questioned whether it was appropriate in light of the shooting last week in Parkland, Florida.
- by Hayley Tsukayama
Latest
Donald Trump
Trump campaign aide pleads guilty in Russia probe and will cooperate
A former top adviser to Donald Trump's presidential campaign has agreed to cooperate with the special counsel inquiry.
- by Mark Mazzetti and Maggie Haberman
USA
Corporate partners cut cord with NRA as gun control debate rages
The fallout over last week's shooting rampage started to take its toll on the National Rifle Association's roster of corporate partners.
- by Barbara Goldberg and Gina Cherelus
Opinion
Justin Trudeau
Trudeau's India trip is a total disaster, and he has himself to blame
How did Justin Trudeau, the world's favorite liberal mascot, end up looking silly, diminished and desperate on his trip to India this week?
- by Barkha Dutt
Malcolm Turnbull
Trump warns on North Korea, warms to Australia
Donald Trump has warned of conflict with North Korea and tougher trade rules with China during a press conference with Malcolm Turnbull.
- by David Crowe
USA
White House placed in lockdown after vehicle rams into barrier
The Secret Service said the female driver was apprehended at the scene.
- by David Crowe
North Korea
US imposes largest package of sanctions against North Korea
The US Treasury has sanctioned one person, 27 companies and 28 ships in an effort to force North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons.
USA
Texas governor spares inmate from execution after a father's pleas
"I'm thankful for this decision not for me, but for my dad," Thomas 'Bart' Whitaker said after his last-minute reprieve.
- by Meagan Flynn
Donald Trump
Two top White House advisers may leave over tensions with Trump
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster and Chief of Staff John Kelly, both military men, have chafed at Trump's treatment of them.
Russia probe
Robert Mueller files new fraud charges against Paul Manafort
The new charges include bank and tax fraud, escalating a legal battle that started last year.
Guns
Teachers demand Trump arm them with education resources, not guns
Angry US teachers wield posters featuring the hashtag #ArmMeWith after the President suggested giving them guns to stop school massacres.
- by Jenny Noyes