Two WDBJ7 employees killed in attack at Bridgewater Plaza  —  Reporter Alison Parker and photographer Adam Ward were attacked during a live broadcast  —  Two WDBJ7 employees were killed Wednesday morning in an attack at Bridgewater Plaza.  —  This happened during a live broadcast around 6:45 a.m.

Jorge Ramos: Donald Trump ‘Absolutely’ Gave the Order to Eject Me From Press Conference  —  News anchor Jorge Ramos, who works for Univision and Fusion, was thrown out of a press conference with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Iowa Tuesday night after trying to ask questions about immigration.

Jeb Bush Falls Into a Trap  —  Jeb Bush went to the border town of McAllen, Tex., on Monday to raise money and to talk about immigration, in English and fluent Spanish.  Because the Republican presidential campaign has been so fixated on border security and the immigrant peril — thank you …

9/11 ‘Dust Lady’ Marcy Borders dies after battle with stomach cancer  —  BAYONNE — After a yearlong battle with stomach cancer, Marcy Borders — the woman known as the “Dust Lady” from the iconic photo taken of her as she escaped from the Twin Towers on Sept. 11 — has died, according to Facebook posts by multiple family members.

Why America is done with Hillary Clinton  —  Dear Hillary,  —  It's too bad you didn't have time to talk last night, or the night before.  I was miffed when Huma first texted to say you were unavailable, whatever that means.  When she did it again last night, I was furious.

Trump-ward, Christian Soldiers?  —  Let me get this straight.  If I want the admiration and blessings of the most flamboyant, judgmental Christians in America, I should marry three times, do a queasy-making amount of sexual boasting, verbally degrade women, talk trash about pretty …

Budget director: ‘Tax cuts do not pay for themselves’  —  The director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), who was appointed by GOP lawmakers earlier this year, said Tuesday that tax cuts don't pay for themselves.  —  At a press briefing, a reporter asked Keith Hall about that theory.

Cruz hits Megyn Kelly on ‘liberal journalist’ question  —  Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) late Tuesday became the latest GOP presidential candidate to criticize Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly.  —  Cruz rebuked Kelly for questioning him about deporting illegal immigrants during an appearance on “The Kelly File.”

Inquiry Weighs Whether ISIS Analysis Was Distorted  —  WASHINGTON — The Pentagon's inspector general is investigating allegations that military officials have skewed intelligence assessments about the United States-led campaign in Iraq against the Islamic State to provide a more optimistic account …

As stock market drops, so do Hillary's chances  —  Economists and political forecasters say a downturn would be devastating for Democrats.  —  Getty  —  NEW YORK — U.S. stocks continued their sharp decline on Tuesday, fueling talk of a worst-case scenario for both Wall Street and the broader U.S. economy heading into 2016.

Even Before Stock Market Swoon, 2016 Republicans Mum On Social Security Privatization  —  As they barnstorm the country trying to win supporters, Republican presidential hopefuls are regularly talking up the need to “save” Social Security by cutting it.  —  But, in what may be an example …

Family of Marines taking the fight to ISIS  —  A father and his two sons have flown to the Middle East to join the fight against ISIS.  (Fox News)  —  Harry M. was a U.S. Marine, a civilian police officer and a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army National Guard.

Move makes Colorado only state to date to opt out of early nomination process  —  Colorado will not vote for a Republican candidate for president at its 2016 caucus after party leaders approved a little-noticed shift that may diminish the state's clout in the most open nomination contest in the modern era.

I'm a Duke freshman.  Here's why I refused to read ‘Fun Home.’  —  It's not about being uncomfortable.  It's about being asked to do something that I think is immoral.  —  As a Christian, I knew that my beliefs and identity would be challenged at a progressive university like Duke.

Suspect in custody after multiple hit-and-run crashes in downtown Indianapolis  —  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 26, 2015) — Police took a man into custody after several people were struck by a hit-and-run driver in downtown Indianapolis Wednesday morning.  Six people had been hit …

Op-Ed Why Clinton's email problem won't go away  —  Hillary Rodham Clinton's effort to quash the rising scandal over her misuse of email when she was secretary of State has so far backfired spectacularly.  Instead of cutting the story short, she has fanned the flames, and now even some of her backers …

How Many Employers Could be Affected by the Cadillac Plan Tax?  —  As fall approaches, we can expect to hear more about how employers are adapting their health plans for 2016 open enrollments.  One topic likely to garner a good deal of attention is how the Affordable Care Act's high-cost plan tax …