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New York Port Authority Explosion: Suspect Charged with Supporting Terrorism
NEW YORK — The man who allegedly blew up his homemade explosive in a pedestrian subway tunnel in the heart of the Midtown Manhattan has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon, support...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017

Trump Dismisses Accusations of Sexual Misconduct as ‘Fake News’
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump dismissed allegations of sexual misconduct on Tuesday, alleging the claims against him were an invention by Democrats who are unable to prove his campai...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017

Why Its Harder to Find a Christmas Tree This Year
NEW YORK — Christmas trees are in short supply this year. Blame the ghost of recessions past.Seven- and eight-foot pine, Fraser fir, noble, Douglas and spruce trees are scarcer and more expensiv...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017

Doping: Russia Backs Athletes Wanting To Take Part in Winter Olympics
RUSSIA — Russian athletes wanting to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea will have the unanimous support of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), the body said Tuesday.Las...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017

BREAKING: San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee Dies Suddenly
SAN FRANCISCO — Edwin M. Lee died early Tuesday morning at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, according to a statement from his office. Lee, 65, had been mayor since 2011. Board of Super...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017

Former U.S. Army Sgt. Who Defected To North Korea Dies At Age 77
TOKYO — A former US Army Sergeant who defected to North Korea while stationed on the Korean peninsula at the height of the Cold War has died in Japan at the age of 77. Charles Jenkins died from ...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017

United Nations Warns N. Korea Sanctions Could Harm Millions
NEW YORK — As frigid winter weather sweeps over the Korean Peninsula, the United Nations has warned that punitive sanctions on North Korea could have unintended consequences for the country̵...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017

French President Hands Out ‘Make Our Planet Great Again’ Awards
PARIS — In a rebuke to US antipathy towards climate science, France’s leader has announced the first winners of grants for international scientists to carry out their research in France. F...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017

THE LATEST: What We Know About The NY Port Authority Explosion
NEW YORK — Monday’s attempted terror attack injured five New York commuters but its perpetrator, ultimately, appears to have failed in his aims. Investigators are piecing together the week...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017

IT’S FINALLY HERE: Five Things To Watch In Alabama’s Special Election
MONTGOMERY, AL — On Tuesday, Alabama voters will deliver their verdict on Roy Moore. Twice ousted as state Supreme Court chief justice, criticized nationally for opposing the rights of LGBT Amer...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2017
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