Declaring that “a new era of American leadership in space has begun,” Vice President Mike Pence announced the start of the Pentagon’s new Space Command in a speech at the Kennedy Space Center Tuesday. (Dec. 18)
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Michael Flynn arrives for sentencing hearing
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn has arrived at the federal courthouse in Washington ahead of his sentencing hearing. (Dec. 18)
High surf and dangerous waves on California coast
High surf warnings are posted on many California beaches as waves reaching up to 40 feet pound the West Coast. KGO-TV reports that the dangerous conditions postponed a surfing contest near San Francisco, but surfers hit the waves anyway. (Dec. 18)
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Chicago police: 2 officers hit by train die
Chicago police say two officers investigating a shots-fired call on the city’s far South Side have died after being struck by a train. Police say a weapon was recovered and a person of interest is being questioned. (Dec. 18)
Former FBI director Comey back on Capitol Hill
Former FBI director James Comey arrived back on Capitol Hill Monday to continue his closed-door questioning by the House Judiciary and Oversight Committee. (Dec. 17)
ShowBiz Minute: Miss Universe, Cardi B, US Box Office
Philippines contestant Catriona Gray named Miss Universe; Offset interruption of Cardi B at Rolling Loud spurs outrage; “Spider-Verse” swings to the top of North American box office; “Mortal Engines” tanks. (Dec. 17)
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GM hopes to minimize pain of upcoming layoffs
General Motors’ plans to lay off 14,000 salaried and blue-collar workers might not be as bad as originally projected. (Dec. 14)
Macron visits Christmas market hit by attack
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Strasbourg on Friday evening, one day after the suspect in a recent attack near the city’s famous Christmas market was shot dead in a police operation. (Dec. 14)
Rocker Elle King gets ghostly inspiration
RockerElleKingsaid she considers herself a spiritual person, which is why she was open to some ghostly inspiration for one song for her album “Shake The Spirit.” (Dec. 14)
Synched schedules keep musician couples in harmony
Touring musicians live their lives on the road, so when a couple both have their own individual musical careers, finding time together is the challenge. Country musicians talk about making their schedules work together at this year’s CMA Awards. …