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US Strikes IS-Held Mosque As Syria Battle Intensifies

The U.S. military said Tuesday it struck a mosque that had allegedly been used as an Islamic State control center, as American-allied Syrian forces battled the extremists in their last stronghold in eastern Syria… Continue Reading

Mark Kelly Announces Run For McCain Senate Seat In Arizona

Retired astronaut Mark Kelly, who rocketed to the national spotlight when his congresswoman wife Gabrielle Giffords was shot in a failed assassination attempt, announced Tuesday he’s running to finish John McCain’s last term… Continue Reading

17 Killed In Fire At Shoddy New Delhi Hotel, 4 others Hurt

A fire engulfed a shoddily built budget hotel in central New Delhi early Tuesday, killing 17 people and injuring at least four others, including a woman from Myanmar who leaped from an upper floor to escape the flames… Continue Reading

Budget Deal Allows Far Less Money Than Trump Wanted For Wall

Congressional negotiators reached agreement to prevent a government shutdown and finance construction of new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, overcoming a late-stage hang-up over immigration enforcement issues… Continue Reading

More Ice Tuesday Brings More School Delays

With temperatures dipping below freezing, several school systems are delaying classes Tuesday… Continue Reading

VA Lt. Gov Justin Fairfax’s Staff Leaving En Masse

Two of his three state staffers resigned as well the director and the fundraiser of his political action committee.… Continue Reading

Toys R US Plans Second Act Under New Name

Toys R Us fans in the U.S. should see the iconic brand re-emerge in some form by this holiday season… Continue Reading

Trump To Call For Investment In Artificial Intelligence

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order directing federal agencies to prioritize research and development in artificial intelligence… Continue Reading