Full transcript: Donald Trump NYC speech on stakes of the election  —  Remarks as prepared for delivery.  —  Today I'd like to share my thoughts about the stakes in this election.  —  Story Continued Below  —  People have asked me why I am running for President.

John Lewis leads sit-in on House floor over guns  —  Washington (CNN)Georgia Rep. John Lewis is leading a sit-in on the House floor Wednesday to push Republicans to address gun violence in the legislative chamber.  —  Lewis wrote a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan demanding that he keep …

Marco Rubio will seek Senate re-election, reversing pledge not to run  —  Sen. Marco Rubio will announce Wednesday he will seek re-election to the Senate, reversing a pledge he made a year ago to either assume the presidency or return to private life in Florida, instantly transforming …

“Make America White Again” campaign sign causing controversy in Polk Co.  —  A campaign sign in Polk County is stirring up a lot of controversy.  —  The sign, located off Highway 411 near Benton, says “Make America White Again” and was put there by Rick Tyler, an independent candidate …

What Happens When One Party Doesn't Care About Governing?  —  Over the course of the Obama presidency, we've watched as Republicans have thrown out many of the norms that have been established in order to keep our democracy functioning.  It isn't just things like shouting “You lie!” …

San Diego high school cheerleader charged in fatal beating of homeless man  —  L.A. Now  —  LOCAL L.A. Now  —  A high school cheerleader has been charged in connection with the beating death of a homeless man in San Diego County, officials said.  —  Hailey Suder, 18, pleaded not guilty Monday …

Man who claims he had sexual relations with Orlando gunman tells Univision it was “revenge,” not terrorism  —  Mateen was “very sweet” and liked to be “cuddled,” the man told Univision.  But he harbored a grudge against gays.  —  Por: Univision.com

Partisanship and Political Animosity in 2016  —  Highly negative views of the opposing party - and its members  —  The 2016 campaign is unfolding against a backdrop of intense partisan division and animosity.  Partisans' views of the opposing party are now more negative than at any point in nearly a quarter of a century.

Will ‘Pennsyltucky’ dance to Trump's tune?  —  OHIOPYLE, PA.- Judy and her husband Phil, who is in his 29th year of service in the military, along with three other couples who ventured from Pittsburgh to attend an annual craft beer festival held on the fringes of the Pennsylvania state park …

Burger King Jumps Into Snack-Brand Hybrids With Mac 'n Cheetos  —  Burger chain teams up with Frito-Lay to sell deep-fried snack  —  Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos have helped boost sales  —  Burger King, the restaurant chain backed by 3G Capital and Warren Buffett …

The Trump Campaign Let Reporters From Blacklisted Outlets Inside His Event Today  —  In a move that could signal a shift in Donald Trump's combative strategy in handling the political press, the campaign allowed formerly blacklisted outlets and journalists into the candidate's speech Wednesday morning.

‘Seismic strain’: Land around the San Andreas fault is rising and sinking, new earthquake research shows  —  A photo shows a valley eroded along the San Andreas fault in the Carrizo Plain.  (USGS)  —  Rong-Gong Lin II  —  For the first time, scientists have produced a computer image showing huge sections …

Trump's top example of foreign experience: A Scottish golf course losing millions  —  Isaac Lennox, a local Scot, drives off the tee in May.  Trump International Golf Links sits among sand dunes on the Scottish coast north of Aberdeen.  Donald Trump opened the course in 2012, despite the steady complaints of neighbors.

Tesla Makes Offer to Acquire SolarCity  —  Tesla's mission has always been tied to sustainability.  We seek to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles.  And in March 2015, we launched Tesla Energy …