President Trump, along with congressional leaders, is sounding an optimistic tone as they sit down at the White House Thursday. Trump said he hopes the group will make good progress as they prepare to discuss plans to avert a government shutdown. (Dec….
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Sen. Flake: Franken is a friend, did right thing
Republican Senator Jeff Flake said Senator Al Franken’s decision to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct was “the right thing” to do. (Dec. 7)
Fat squirrel caught on video stealing goodies
An obese squirrel was caught on video stealing gourmet chocolate and lip balm that a family leaves outside as a holiday treat for delivery people. (Dec 7)
Michigan doctor sentenced to 60 years for child porn
An elite Michigan sports doctor who possessed child pornography and assaulted gymnasts was sentenced Thursday to 60 years in federal prison in one of three criminal cases that ensure he will never be free again. (Dec. 7)
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Minnesota college students agree with Franken resignation
Students at a Minnesota private liberal arts college say Sen. Al Franken had no choice but to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct. (Dec. 7)
Highway travel disrupted by Calif. wildfire
Authorities closed a major freeway Thursday as flames from the Southern California wildfire jumped lanes and threatened beach front homes. (Dec. 7)
Trump proclaims Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday at the White House for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. (Dec. 7)
Houston road rage incident caught on camera
A Houston television station captured a road rage incident on tape that showed two motorists firing at each other after their vehicles were involved in a minor accident. (Dec. 7)
Cotton: China not reliable partner on N. Korea
Leading Republican senator and Trump ally Tom Cotton tells the AP that China is more of a problem than a partner in dealing with a nuclear North Korea. He also says no one should be subjected to trial by media on sexual harassment accusations. (Dec. 7)…
Lawrence: ‘Let’s all be silence breakers’
Speaking at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment breakfast, Jennifer Lawrence and Angelia Jolie tackled big issues, including Hollywood harassment and the plight of women worldwide. (Dec. 7)