Tropical Storm Andres forms in the Eastern Pacific off Mexico. It is not expected to threaten land, but it is notable for its early arrival.
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A nursing assistant murdered seven elderly veterans with insulin. Now their families are preparing to confront her.
A nursing assistant who pleaded guilty to murdering seven veterans at a VA hospital in Clarksburg, West Virginia, could face life imprisonment.
IBM analysts warn of phishing attack on overseas COVID-19 vaccine supply chain
The company said spoofed emails impersonating a Chinese biomedical executive targeted organizations in six countries.
Election challenges live updates: Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania judges toss Trump suits
As the race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden continues to narrow, the next battleground looks to be the courtroom. Latest news.
Panel urges more expansive guidelines for VA medical experiments on dogs
The review was commissioned by the VA in 2018 after lawmakers and critics raised questions about the invasive and ultimately fatal experiments.
Trump created an office to protect whistleblowers at the VA. It failed.
The office removed only one VA executive, conducted shoddy investigations, disrespected whistleblowers and “floundered” in its duty to protect them.
Trump says he hopes Ruth Bader Ginsburg ‘does really well’ after tumor treatment
President Donald Trump had encouraging words for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she recovers from treatment for a malignant tumor.
Trump officially nominates Mark Esper as next defense secretary
Mark Esper has been acting secretary since Patrick Shanahan resigned in June after USA TODAY and others revealed his turbulent divorce and family life.
Nomination of another top Pentagon pick potentially in trouble after questions about conduct
Gen. John Hyten is the third top Defense official to face questions about past conduct in less than a month. A key lawmaker has concerns but Hyten was earlier cleared in a DOD investigation.
Veteran ‘literally body-slammed’ by VA police: Lawmakers grill VA on use of force
They asked VA officials about veteran death, injury after run-ins with VA police and an instructor trainee at the VA police academy accused of threats.