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With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!

SHAWN MCCREESH

President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.

Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away

NICOLE SPERLING AND SHAWN HUBLER

Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.

Governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, indicted by U.S., steps down from office — again

PATRICK J. MCDONNELL

Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of Mexico's Sinaloa state announced Saturday he is once again taking leave — a day after returning to office following a months-long absence after being indicted in the United States on drug-trafficking and other charges.

Union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorizes first strike in ensemble's 145-year history

The union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians has authorized the first strike in the ensemble's 145-year history

Bear crashes couple's anniversary getaway, rummages through Tennessee tea shop before jumping on counter

Video captures a black bear jumping onto the counter of a Gatlinburg tea shop while a couple visiting the town for their anniversary trip stood feet away.

Court cuts $50M judgment against Alex Jones over falsely labeling shooting a hoax

A Texas court has slashed a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million over falsely calling the 2012 Newtown, Connecticut, school shootings a hoax

Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure

Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals

Trump will kick off the IndyCar race in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streets

For once, things will be moving quickly in bureaucratic Washington, D.C., when the nation's capital hosts an IndyCar race through its streets

Backcountry guide company faces $150K in fines after state's deadliest avalanche

California workplace safety officials have fined Blackbird Mountain Guides after an avalanche killed three guides and six skiers in February

Who's who? Meet the Penn State frat bros accused of operating the off-campus coke ring

Fourteen suspects face charges in the alleged Penn State cocaine ring, with court documents revealing a hierarchy from suppliers to fraternity pledges.

Barabak: Ripple or blue wave? This race will test Democratic strength in November

MARK Z. BARABAK

The contest in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District should be a shoo-in for Republicans. But a problematic candidate, inflation and Trump's unpopularity give Democrats not far-fetched hopes for a massive upset.

Will Trump interfere in the midterms? Democrats and their allies are preparing

KEVIN RECTOR, JUSTINE MCDANIEL

Across California and the nation, Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are ramping up coordination and gaming out responses to a raft of potential actions by the Trump administration to subvert the November vote or deny its outcome.

Florida couple allegedly held four children in tractor-trailer cab for nearly six years

Four children were allegedly confined in a tractor-trailer cab for nearly six years without school, showers, or medical care in a Florida neglect case.

Nevada brush fire spreads to 10,500 acres as governor declares state of emergency

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency as the Hawk Fire exploded across 10,500 acres, threatening 1,000 homes outside of Reno.

Georgia Walmart shopper picks up $30 from the floor, local police launches search for him

The Albany Police Department's public search for a man who pocketed $30 inside a Walmart sparked widespread ridicule before the cash was returned.