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Trump's 10 Terrorists: The evolution of a statistic
Calvin Woodward, Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 10:41pm
For some time now, President Donald Trump has been encouraging people to think of Mexico as a portal for international terrorists who "pour" into the U.S. Except, he says, for 10 who were recently caught by the U.S.: "These are very serious people."
Pledge to limit tenure as speaker wins over Pelosi critics
Alan Fram, Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 10:34pm
Rep. Nancy Pelosi all but ensured that she will become House speaker next month, quelling a revolt by disgruntled younger Democrats by agreeing to limit her tenure to no more than four additional years in the chamber's top post.
Tough times for many federal employees, new report finds
Gregory Wallace and Aaron Kessler, CNN | Posted Dec 12th - 10:17pm
The Environmental Protection Agency's employees do not appear thrilled with the direction of their department.
The Latest: Michigan House OKs bill to limit ballot drives
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 9:32pm
The Latest on the Michigan Legislature's lame-duck session (all times local):
Here's how to see the brightest comet of the year
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Dec 12th - 8:37pm
Stargazers will be able to see one of the brightest comets in recent memory over the next few days.
Lawmaker arrested for child cruelty says he spanked daughter
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 7:53pm
A California lawmaker arrested on suspicion of child cruelty said Wednesday the allegation stemmed from spanking his 7-year-old daughter.
Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in America, CDC confirms
Nadia Kounang, CNN | Posted Dec 12th - 7:49pm
Fentanyl is now the most commonly used drug involved in drug overdoses, according to a new government report. The latest numbers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics say that the rate of drug overdoses involving the synthetic opioid skyrocketed by about 113% each year from 2013 through 2016.
The Latest: Pilot in serious condition after Hawaii crash
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 6:25pm
The Latest on a plane crash off the coast of Hawaii (all times local):
Pilot seriously injured after military jet crash off Hawaii
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 6:06pm
A Hawaii Air National Guard civilian contractor was in serious condition Wednesday after his plane crashed off the coast of Honolulu during a military exercise, authorities said.
Military spokesman says rescuers have recovered a pilot in unknown condition after an aircraft crashed in the ocean
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 6:03pm
Military spokesman says rescuers have recovered a pilot in unknown condition after an aircraft crashed in the ocean.
The Latest: Officials reduce North Carolina storm death toll
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 6:01pm
The Latest on severe weather in North Carolina (all times local):
Bail reduced for mother of New Mexico infant shot in face
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 5:51pm
A judge on Wednesday reduced bail for the mother of an 8-month-old girl who police say was shot in the face at a New Mexico motel.
Delta bans puppies and kittens from all its flights
Andrea Diaz, CNN | Posted Dec 12th - 5:47pm
Booking a flight on Delta Air Lines? You may have to leave your fur babies behind.
Federal jury convicts 5 in Thai sex trafficking trial
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 5:34pm
Five people on trial for an alleged ring that prosecutors said sold Thai women for sex in the U.S. were convicted Wednesday on sex trafficking charges.
Obstruction charges filed against troopers over beating
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 5:16pm
Two former North Carolina state troopers accused of beating a pedestrian face new charges they sought to obstruct the investigation.
Man washing windows at Trump hotel in Vegas falls to death
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 5:15pm
A man washing windows at the Trump International hotel near the Las Vegas Strip has fallen to his death.
The Latest: Woman decries Brazilian parents' prison terms
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 5:10pm
The Latest on a Brazilian couple sentenced in Texas for helping their daughter kidnap their grandson. (all times local):
4th conviction in Los Angeles murder of Chinese student
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 4:57pm
A 21-year-old man was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder in the beating death of a University of Southern California graduate student from China.
The Latest: Pelosi all but assured of becoming House speaker
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 12th - 4:34pm
The Latest on Rep. Nancy Pelosi's drive to become House speaker (all times local):
