Fight over potential impeachment witness shows how slow the courts work
A hearing in federal court over a potential impeachment witness Tuesday illustrated just how slow the courts can be — hours after House…
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The 100 seconds that saved Liverpool’s Champions League hopes
For nearly an hour it was a tense and nervy affair and then in the space of 100 seconds Liverpool exhaled a huge sigh of relief. The Champions League…
Continue Reading The Republican exodus continues
President Donald Trump’s stunning victory was regarded by many Republicans as the possible beginning of a new era of GOP dominance. It’s…
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Four employees terminated after escape from Juvenile Justice Center
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — The four employees suspended after the escape of four…
Continue Reading Small group of House Democrats discussed censure over impeachment ahead of looming vote
A small group of House Democrats from districts won by President Donald Trump met Monday night and discussed a way to avoid the impeachment of the…
Continue Reading Prosecutors say former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates should get probation
Federal prosecutors say former Donald Trump campaign aide Rick Gates should receive probation for his work with special counsel Robert…
Continue Reading Case against man accused of murdering Virginia Beach college student in Federal Court
Click here for updates on this story NORFOLK, Va (WTKR) — For hours on Tuesday, the question of whether Eric Brian…
Continue Reading US pauses training of hundreds of Saudi military personnel after deadly Pensacola shooting
The US military on Monday paused the operational training of hundreds of Saudi Arabian students at several training locations following a deadly…
Continue Reading Man who strangled elderly mom gets 6 months in jail
Click here for updates on this story MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR (KPTV) — A man has been sentenced to six months in jail for…
Continue Reading Deli Owner in the Poconos Retiring After 50 Years
Click here for updates on this story POCONO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WNEP) — There are a few things you can always expect when…
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El Paso federal judge blocks use of billions of dollars in Pentagon funds to build Trump’s border wall
EL PASO, Texas — A federal judge in El Paso has blocked the Trump administration from using billions of dollars in Pentagon funds for the…
Continue Reading $4,000 in gold coins found inside Salvation Army red kettle
Click here for updates on this story BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) — The Salvation Army is expressing its gratitude after three…
Continue Reading Muere la cantante de Roxette Marie Fredriksson; tenÃa 61 años
(CNN) — La cantante Marie Fredriksson murió este lunes después de una batalla de 17 años contra el cáncer, según confirmó la compañÃa de su…
Continue Reading McConnell says Senate to take up trade deal after impeachment trial
The Senate will take up Trump’s renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement only after an impeachment trial concludes in the chamber,…
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If you think Gen Z is entitled and lazy, you haven’t met these four kids
Kids today sometimes get a bad rap — they’re on their phones too much, they don’t respect their elders, they’re entitled. And…
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Suspected car thief facing multiple charges after SWAT standoff at Las Cruces apartment complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A suspected car thief was in custody facing multiple charges following a standoff with police SWAT officers at a Las Cruces…
Continue Reading Colleges ‘swamped’ by students’ mental health needs, but services vary greatly
Click here for updates on this story Connecticut (Hartford Business) — At Connecticut College, almost a third of…
Continue Reading Biden atop 2020 Democratic primary field, new polls find
Two new national polls released Tuesday show former Vice President Joe Biden atop the 2020 Democratic primary field. Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie…
Continue Reading Insurers plead with Supreme Court for $12 billion in government reimbursements for Obamacare
Insurers went to the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking justice on $12 billion in Obamacare payments they say they are owed by the government. During a…
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The extraordinary elegance of Budapest’s New York Cafe
Step inside the New York Café, and you may find yourself wondering if you’ve accidentally entered the Hungarian equivalent to the Sistine…
Continue Reading Robbery at bakery leads to act of kindness
Click here for updates on this story Scranton (WNEP) — A robbery Tuesday morning at a bakery in Scranton took an…
Continue Reading Trump lashes out at FBI chief Wray for embracing watchdog report
President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at FBI Director Christopher Wray after the man he chose to lead the bureau backed the findings of an…
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Apple’s new Mac Pro could cost you more than $52,000
Apple’s new Mac Pro is about to go on sale. The top-of-the-line Mac, anticipated by power users for its jaw-dropping specs, and by Apple design…
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McConnell says impeachment trial to begin around ‘time the bowl games end’
The Senate will not begin an impeachment trial against President Donald Trump until after the new year, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said…
Continue Reading Fact-checking Steve Scalise’s claims that Schiff spied on Americans
In response to House Democrats announcing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, Republican leaders held their own press conference…
Continue Reading Azerbaijan’s secret to long life? Mountain air
There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents. In Japan, Okinawa’s sprightly centenarians have…
Continue Reading Joe Biden gets endorsement of South Carolina’s ‘Reckoning Crew’ after Harris exit
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday picked up the endorsement of the “Reckoning Crew” in South Carolina, a group of 100…
Continue Reading The 11 most truth-stretching lines from Bill Barr’s Russia interview
Less than 24 hours after Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz released his much-anticipated report on the origins of the FBI’s…
Continue Reading Trump and Saudi Arabia stay close after Pensacola shooting
President Donald Trump appears to be maintaining his support of Saudi Arabia in the wake of a deadly shooting at a US naval base allegedly…
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