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Details: Written by JESSE J. HOLLAND, Associated Press; Published: 04 February 2019

The Associated Press takes a look at the racist origins of dressing in blackface

Details: Written by EDDIE PELLS, AP National Writer; Published: 04 February 2019

Pro football never looked flatter, older and more stuck in the days of the VCR than it did Sunday

Details: Written by KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press; Published: 04 February 2019

Some issues Trump highlighted in his speech from Jan. 30, 2018, and how things worked out

Details: Written by GARANCE BURKE and MARTHA MENDOZA, Associated Press; Published: 03 February 2019

Human Rights Watch called force-feeding "cruel, inhuman and degrading." The Red Cross and the American Medical Association say it is unethical

Details: Written by ALAN SUDERMAN, Associated Press; Published: 03 February 2019

The governor apologized for appearing in the photo but within 24 hours changed course and denied being in the picture

Details: Written by By Andrew Taylor and Alan Fram, Associated Press; Published: 31 January 2019

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., speaks at an event to advocate for the Paycheck Fairness Act on the 10th anniversary of President Barack Obama signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

A WALL is a WALL!," Trump tweeted.

Details: Written by ANDREW TAYLOR and ALAN FRAM, Associated Press; Published: 30 January 2019

Capitol Hill negotiators are hopeful of an agreement as they officially kick off talks

Details: Written by Laurie Kellman, Associate Press; Published: 29 January 2019

The choice elevates Abrams in Democratic politics as the party looks to keep core supporters energized

Details: Written by ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press; Published: 28 January 2019

Overall, the Congressional Budget Office predicts that $3 billion in lost gross domestic product will be permanently lost

Details: Written by VANESSA GERA , Associated Press; Published: 27 January 2019

Memorials aim to ensure younger generations learn that more than 6 million Jews and others died in the genocide

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