By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration will take over policing the nation’s capital city in what the Republican said is an effort to bring down rising crime rates in Washington, D.C. But Trump exaggerated or misstated many of the facts surrounding public safety in Washington, where the crime rate has … [Read more...] about FACT FOCUS: Trump exaggerates, misstates facts on Washington crime
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Police say 3 dead in a shooting at a Target in Austin, Texas, and a suspect has been detained
By NADIA LATHAN. Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman opened fire Monday in the parking lot of a Target store in the Texas capital, killing at least three people, then stole two cars during a getaway that ended with police using a Taser to detain him on the other side of the city, authorities said. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the suspect is a man in his 30s … [Read more...] about Police say 3 dead in a shooting at a Target in Austin, Texas, and a suspect has been detained
Ford to invest $5 billion in EV production. Here’s what to know.
Ford unveiled a new assembly line on Monday, which CEO Jim Farley called the most radical change at Ford "since the Model T." … [Read more...] about Ford to invest $5 billion in EV production. Here’s what to know.
New tariff policy will empty Americans’ wallets | GUEST COMMENTARY
On July 30, the White House released its executive order suspending the de minimis treatment for all foreign shipments of consumption goods. The previous de minimis policy, which allowed international shipments valued $800 or less into the U.S. duty-free, will be phased out on Aug. 28. Ranging from combating the fentanyl crisis to ameliorating “large and persistent” trade … [Read more...] about New tariff policy will empty Americans’ wallets | GUEST COMMENTARY
Ravens observations: Two-score day for Zay Flowers; Robert Longerbeam goes on injured reserve
Sunday’s practice was a course correction from Saturday’s mishaps. The first day of the weekend was marred by a frustrating run of false start penalties to the point that coach John Harbaugh yanked his entire starting offensive line. On Sunday, Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten each jumped once but that was all for the front five the rest of the 2 1/2-hour practice. Lamar … [Read more...] about Ravens observations: Two-score day for Zay Flowers; Robert Longerbeam goes on injured reserve