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Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie (center) speaks to media in February in Parkland, Fla., the day after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He is flanked by Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel (left) and Florida Gov. Rick Scott (right).

As Parkland Cases Begin, Duty Of School And Deputy Come Under Scrutiny

The criminal and civil cases related to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are just beginning — and they raise a number of thorny questions about who is responsible for a tragedy.

Chief Justice John Roberts administers the constitutional oath to Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh as his wife, Ashley Kavanaugh, holds the Bible. They're accompanied by their daughters, Margaret and Liza.

Federal Panel Of Judges Dismisses All 83 Ethics Complaints Against Brett Kavanaugh

The judges acknowledged that the complaints are "serious" but noted there is no existing authority for lower court judges to hold Supreme Court justices accountable.

FC Cincinnati Breaks Ground On West End Stadium

The West End community and public were invited to what marked the beginning stages of plans to replace the Stargel Stadium at the rear of Taft IT High…

Migrants, one carrying a child, who plan to turn themselves over to U.S. border agents, walk up the embankment after climbing over a U.S. border wall from Playas de Tijuana, Mexico, last week. On Tuesday, members of the Hispanic Caucus called for improved medical facilities and trained personnel at ports of entry.

Hispanic Caucus Calls For Investigation Into Migrant Child's Death

After touring the two border facilities where Jakelin Caal was detained before she died, the congressional delegation called for better medical facilities and trained personnel at ports of entry.

Supporters cheer as President Trump speaks during a rally in Mississippi in November.

Warning To Democrats: Most Americans Against U.S. Getting More Politically Correct

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that 52 percent don't want the country to become more politically correct and are upset there are too many things people can't say anymore.

Lawmakers Vote To Adjourn Bevin’s Special Session On Pension Reform

A little less than 24 hours after Gov. Matt Bevin summoned lawmakers to Frankfort to make changes to the state’s pension systems, the legislature voted...

Lawmakers are proceeding with a plan to keep the federal government open through the holidays.

Government Shutdown Threat Diminishes: House To Vote On Senate-OK'd Measure

The Senate has approved a short-term measure to fund government agencies at their current spending levels and put off any fight over a border wall until February. The House takes up the bill Thursday.

Rich Savko's family has owned the Rock Store in Cornell, Calif., since 1961. The restaurant became a community center after the Woolsey Fire. "People were looking for information, and there was always somebody here that they could get firsthand information from, and that meant a lot to them," Savko says. "Plus they could share their stories and have a cup of coffee."

Biker Bar In The Malibu Hills Serves As Bedrock For A Fire-Ravaged Community

The Rock Store, run by the Savko family for more than 50 years, is one of the few structures still standing after last month's Woolsey Fire. There, amid the destruction, locals found help and hope.

With Christmas Tree Supply Frightful, Prices For Sellers Are Delightful

The Christmas shopping season is when millions of Americans are hoping to find bargains, but at least one holiday staple has gotten more expensive. According to the payment services company Square, the average price for a real Christmas tree in Ohio is just over $61 or about 5 percent higher than in 2016. So why are these evergreens more expensive? For one thing, the overall supply of Christmas trees is down.

American troops look toward the border with Turkey from a small outpost near the town of Manbij, northern Syria, in February.

White House Orders Pentagon To Pull U.S. Troops From Syria

U.S. troops have been in Syria since late 2015. The move is a reversal of U.S. policy: Earlier this month, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said troops would stay to stabilize the country.

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