Illinois’ GOP governor won’t endorse Trump
CHICAGO (AP) – A member of Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration says the Republican governor will not endorse Donald Trump as the GOP standard-bearer in the November election. Rauner declined to back a candidate during the once-crowded GOP nomination process, although he did express dismay with Trump’s rhetoric. Rauner’s aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity…
Preparing for national race, Trump moves on fundraising
NEW YORK (AP) – Donald Trump is taking his first steps toward raising the massive amounts of money needed for a national presidential race, aiming to broaden his primary insurgency into a full-fledged general election campaign and unite the fractured Republican Party behind him. Trump is reaching out to party heavyweights, hoping to repair his…
Tow truck driver leaves Bernie Sanders supporter stranded
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – A North Carolina tow truck driver certainly isn’t “feeling the Bern.” Kenneth Shupe tells FOX Carolina that he stopped hooking up a woman’s car to his tow truck Monday after he noticed a sign supporting Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in rear window of the vehicle. Shupe, who supports Republican Donald…
Navy SEAL killed in Iraq was part of rescue team
WASHINGTON (AP) – A senior U.S. military officer says the Navy SEAL killed during a firefight in Iraq Tuesday was part of a quick reaction force that moved in to help American military advisers who came under Islamic State attack. Army Col. Steve Warren says Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Keating was shot during…
AP sources: Kasich ends White House bid; clears Trump’s path
WASHINGTON (AP) – John Kasich plans to end his bid for the White House, making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee for president. Three campaign officials who spoke to The Associated Press said the Ohio governor plans to announce his decision in a statement from his home state later Wednesday. The officials spoke anonymously because…
Researchers say they’re closing in on Captain Cook’s ship
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Researchers say they believe the ship that legendary explorer Captain James Cook used to sail around the world is still submerged somewhere in Rhode Island’s Newport Harbor, but it’ll take a lot of work and money to try to identify it. The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project, which is leading the…
