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Donald Trump confirms he’s being audited by IRS

Republican front-runner Donald Trump released on Wednesday evening a letter from his tax attorneys saying that his filings since 2002 have been under continuous scrutiny "consistent with the IRS's practice for large and complex businesses."

March 30, 2016

Tulsa, Oklahoma, tornado: Residents urged to take cover

Tornados ravaged Tulsa and surrounding areas of Northeast Oklahoma on Wednesday, cutting off power to thousands and sending at least nine people to the hospital.

March 30, 2016

Bernie Sanders left off D.C. primary ballot after Democratic Party error

Washington voters may not get to feel the Bern. Because of an error by the D.C. Democratic Party, Sen. Bernard Sanders' name is not on the ballot, according to a report by WRC-TV, the local NBC affiliate.

March 30, 2016

Metro may shut down entire train lines for monthslong repairs, chairman warns

The chairman of the Washington Metro board said Wednesday that the city's train system is in such disrepair that entire lines may have to be shut down for months at a time.

March 30, 2016

Patrick Leahy seeks probe of Israel’s ‘gross violations of human rights’

The author of a law that conditions U.S. military aid on the human-rights records of security forces has reportedly asked the State Department to investigate Israel on that score.

March 29, 2016

Dulles airport closes part of main terminal due to unattended package

An unattended package forced Washington Dulles International Airport to close off part of the main terminal for about an hour and a half Tuesday afternoon.

March 29, 2016

Church leaders deny reports Catholic priest was crucified by Islamic State on Good Friday

The chief Catholic bishop in Arabia denied Monday reports that the Islamic State had crucified a Catholic priest on Good Friday, and the cardinal responsible for the initial reports walked back his words also.

March 27, 2016

Mother Angelica dies on Easter Sunday

Mother Angelica died on Easter Sunday.

March 27, 2016

Donald Trump says ‘I alone can solve’ problem of radical Islam

Republican front-runner Donald Trump said Sunday's Easter bombing of Christians in Pakistan is something he "alone" can fix.

March 27, 2016

Garry Shandling, actor and comedian, dead at 66

Comedian Garry Shandling died suddenly Thursday at age 66 under unclear circumstances, Los Angeles Police Department confirm.

March 24, 2016

U.S. to charge Iranians for hacking dam, banks: report

The Justice Department is reportedly set to announce "wanted" notices for a group of Iran-based computer hackers whom the U.S. suspects in cyberattacks on sensitive American facilities.

March 23, 2016

North Carolina General Assembly votes to overturn Charlotte ‘bathroom bill’

Both chambers of the North Carolina state legislature quickly passed a bill Wednesday removing the power over transgender "bathroom bills" from cities and local governments and the governor signed it before the night was out.

March 23, 2016

Joe Garagiola has died, baseball legend was 90

Legendary baseball broadcaster Joe Garagiola died Wednesday, according to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team for which he held his last broadcasting job.

March 23, 2016

Donald Trump threatens to ‘spill the beans’ on Ted Cruz’s wife

Donald Trump, angry at a Facebook campaign showing a cheesecake photo of his wife, threatened to retaliate against the reputation of Heidi Cruz in a tweet Tuesday night.

March 22, 2016

State Department issues Europe travel alert after Brussels attacks

The State Department issued a travel alert Tuesday night, advising Americans of the "risks of travel to and throughout Europe" for the next 90 days.

March 22, 2016

Denver International Airport main terminal evacuated over security threat

An area of the main terminal at Denver International Airport was evacuated over a security threat Tuesday afternoon, just hours after Islamist terrorists struck Brussels' airport terminal.

March 22, 2016

One World Trade Center to shine colors of Belgian flag in honor of Brussels attack victims

The 408-foot spire at the World Trade Center site will shine in the colors of the Belgian flag Tuesday night as a gesture of solidarity with America's NATO ally, which was hit by an Islamist terror attack earlier in the day.

March 22, 2016

Maryanne Trump Barry, Donald Trump’s sister, receives threatening letter

Donald Trump's sister became the second member of his family to receive a similar threatening note, authorities said Sunday.

March 20, 2016

Larry Drake, ‘L.A. Law’ star, dies at 66

Larry Drake, the multiple Emmy-winning character actor best known for "L.A. Law," was found dead Thursday afternoon, TMZ reported.

March 17, 2016

Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem convicted of conspiring to support ISIS

An Arizona man was found guilty Thursday of charges of aiding the Islamic State and conspiring to shoot up a "draw Mohammed" contest in Texas.

March 17, 2016