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FBI was justified in probing Trump-Russia, fed watchdog says

Dec. 10, 2019

WASHINGTON The FBI was justified in opening its investigation into ties between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia and did not act with political bias, the Justice Departments internal watchdog declared Monday, undercutting President Donald Trumps repeated claims that he has been the target of a witch hunt.

Consulting firm allows Buttigieg to release names of clients

Dec. 10, 2019

The McKinsey &Co. consulting firm said Monday that it will allow Pete Buttigieg to identify the clients he served more than a decade ago while the Democratic presidential contender also pledged to open his fundraising events to the news media and provide the names of key fundraising organizers.

Amazon says Trump’s ‘improper pressure’ doomed Pentagon bid

Dec. 10, 2019

Amazon says President Donald Trumps improper pressure and behind-the-scenes attacks harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract.

Up to 13 feared dead in volcanic eruption off New Zealand

Dec. 10, 2019

WHAKATANE, New Zealand Unstable conditions hampered rescue workers Tuesday from searching for at least eight people missing and feared dead after a volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted in a towering blast of ash and scalding steam while dozens of tourists explored its moon-like surface. Five deaths have been confirmed.

FBI says it presumes base shooting was act of terrorism

Dec. 09, 2019

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base apparently went on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.

Nation and World briefs for December 9

Dec. 09, 2019

A brief look at other news from around the globe.

Ronstadt, `Sesame Street’ receive Kennedy Center Honors

Dec. 09, 2019

WASHINGTON — Actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt and the disco-funk band Earth Wind and Fire awaited their turn in the spotlight Sunday night as part of the latest group of recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievements in the arts. Also in this year’s class are conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and long-running children’s TV show “Sesame Street.”

Watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid, despite flaws

Dec. 09, 2019

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department’s internal watchdog will release a highly anticipated report today that is expected to reject President Donald Trump’s claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. But it is also expected to document errors during the investigation that might animate Trump supporters.

America’s influence, once so dominant, waning under Trump

Dec. 09, 2019

It’s whispered in NATO meeting rooms and celebrated in China’s halls of power. It’s lamented in the capital cities of key U.S. allies and welcomed in the Kremlin. Three years into Donald Trump’s presidency, America’s global influence is waning. In interviews with The Associated Press, diplomats, foreign officials and scholars from numerous countries describe a changing world order in which the United States has less of a central role.

LSU fans invited to grab a grassy gift ahead of championship

Dec. 08, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. Louisiana State University fans will have a chance to take home an unusual souvenir as the football team heads to the SEC championship free slabs of Tiger Stadium sod.

Official: Base shooter watched shooting videos before attack

Dec. 08, 2019

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Saudi student who fatally shot three people at a U.S. naval base in Florida hosted a dinner party earlier in the week where he and three others watched videos of mass shootings, a U.S. official told the Associated Press on Saturday.

Iran frees Chinese-American scholar for US-held scientist

Dec. 08, 2019

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Princeton scholar detained for three years in Iran on widely criticized espionage charges was freed Saturday as part of a prisoner exchange that saw America release a detained Iranian scientist, a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions.

Impeachment collides with funding deadline, testing Congress

Dec. 08, 2019

WASHINGTON — The impeachment drama is dominating Washington, but leading figures such as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi still have their day jobs to do.

North Korea says it carried out ‘very important test’

Dec. 08, 2019

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Sunday it carried out a “very important test” at its long-range rocket launch site that U.S. and South Korean officials said the North partially dismantled as part of denuclearization steps.

House impeachment report looks at abuse, bribery, corruption

Dec. 08, 2019

WASHINGTON — Previewing potential articles of impeachment, the House Democrats on Saturday issued a lengthy report drawing on history and the Founding Fathers to lay out the legal argument for the case against President Donald Trump’s actions toward Ukraine.

US firms keep hiring, easing worries of weakening economy

Dec. 07, 2019

WASHINGTON — American businesses have complained for years that they can’t find the workers they need to fill available jobs. November’s robust hiring gain suggests at least some found a way to do so.

Nation and World briefs for December 7

Dec. 07, 2019

A brief look at other news from around the globe.

Saudi student opens fire at Florida Naval base, killing 3

Dec. 07, 2019

PENSACOLA, Fla. — An aviation student from Saudi Arabia opened fire in a classroom at the Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday morning, killing three people in an attack the Saudi government quickly condemned and that U.S. officials were investigating for possible links to terrorism.

‘All roads lead to Putin’: Impeachment ties Ukraine, Russia

Dec. 07, 2019

WASHINGTON — House Democrats are bringing the impeachment focus back to Russia as they draft formal charges against President Donald Trump.

Chase with stolen UPS truck ends with shootout, 4 dead

Dec. 06, 2019

MIAMI Four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after robbers stole the drivers truck and led police on a chase that ended in gunfire at a busy Florida intersection during rush hour, a law enforcement official said.

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