A lemur surprised a Florida Highway Patrol trooper when it crawled from a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck that had been stopped for driving erratically and hitting other cars (Dec. 6)
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Jaden Smith honored at inaugural Redford Awards
For decades, actor and activist Robert Redford worked on protecting the environment. Now his non-profit organization is honoring a new generation of environmentalists to inspire activism in the future. Recording artist, actor and activist Jaden Smith …
Protesters march in Paris as arrests fuel tension
Several hundred high-school students marched in Paris Friday amid a nationwide protest against the French government’s fiscal policies. Tensions rose after amateur video showed more than 150 students arrested outside of Paris. (Dec. 7)
Cardi B appears at court for strip club brawl
Rapper Cardi B appeared in court Friday after a summons was issued on Oct. 1 for misdemeanor reckless endangerment and assault. A judge issued orders of protection against the rapper in a case involving a melee at a New York strip club. (Dec. 7)
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Ex-FBI Director Comey arrives for Capitol Hill hearing
Ex-FBI Director James Comey has arrived for a hearing before lawmakers on Capitol Hill. (Dec. 7)
AP Top Stories December 7: Mueller probe
Here’s the latest for Friday December 7th: Mueller memos on Cohen and Manafort due today; NC Democrat house candidate withdrawl concession amid vote investigation; State Dept. spokeswoman Nauert said to be top pick for UN Ambassador; Winter storms in Southern California.
Mitt Romney wins U.S. Senate bid
Mitt Romney claims victory in the Nov. 6, 2018, midterm elections. The former Republican presidential hopeful easily defeated his Democrat challenger in the race for U.S. Senate. Romney will replace longtime Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch.
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Trump to nominate William Barr as his next AG
President Donald Trump says he will nominate William Barr to serve as his next Attorney General. Trump also says he’ll nominate State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. (Dec. 7)
Ex-FBI Director Comey arrives for Cap Hill hearing
Ex-FBI Director James Comey has arrived for a hearing before lawmakers on Capitol Hill. (Dec. 7)
Lamar, Drake and Carlile lead Grammy noms
Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Brandi Carlile will compete in the top three categories at the 2019 Grammy Awards, with other nominations going to Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, Post Malone, and Cardi B. (Dec. 7)
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