Univision personality Marina Elena Salinas is leaving the network after more than three decades. She talks about what’s next, advocating for Latinos and the importance of freedom of the press. (Dec. 7)
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Broadcaster Maria Elena Salinas ready for next chapter
Univision personality Marina Elena Salinas is leaving the network after more than three decades. She talks about what’s next, advocating for Latinos and the importance of freedom of the press. (Dec. 7)
House, Senate pass bill to avert shutdown
The House and Senate pass a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown this weekend and buy time for challenging talks on a wide range of unfinished business on Capitol Hill. (Dec. 7)
Trump to have physical early next year
President Donald Trump will undergo a physical early next year and will reveal his medical records. Susana Victoria Perez (@susana_vp) has more.
Fireball shoots through New Jersey skies
A cop in southern New Jersey caught the moment a meteor flew through the sky on his patrol car’s dashcam. (Dec. 2)
Trump presence prompts John Lewis to skip Mississippi Civil Rights Museum opening
Congressmen Lewis and Bennie Thompson say Trump’s policies insult the legacies of activists portrayed in the museum.
Fear, praise in U.S. for Jerusalem embassy move
After President Donald Trump moved to recognize the divided city of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Israelis and Palestinians living in America had mixed reactions after the announcement. (Dec 7)
AP Top Stories December 7, 2017
Here’s the latest for Thursday, December 7th: Sen. Al Franken resigns; FBI Director defends agency in wake of Trump tweet; Crews fight to contain California wildfires; The nation remembers on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
US Team still planning for Olympics despite confusion
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley surprised the U.S. Olympic Committee by suggesting the nation’s participation at the upcoming Pyeongchang Games in South Korea was “an open question,” and the USOC responded by saying it has no plans on pulling out.
LA Mayor: Fire near downtown 20 percent contained
Firefighters continue battle to control the Skirball Fire near downtown Los Angeles. The blaze is 20 percent contained around 475 acres with flare ups in the Bel-Air Crest area. (Dec. 7)