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Trump-backed gun owners seek Supreme Court win before 2020 vote

Today, the court will hear a case that could produce its first ruling bolstering gun rights since 2010.

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By Greg Stohr Bloomberg News
Nation and World in Brief: Deadly storm takes aim at Northeast

Nation and World in Brief: Deadly storm takes aim at Northeast

Meanwhile, the social media star at the heart of the admissions scandal is back on YouTube.

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By Wire Service
Nation and World in Brief: Deadly storm takes aim at Northeast
White House says it won’t participate in impeachment hearing

White House says it won’t participate in impeachment hearing

Investigators plan a vote Tuesday to approve their report making the case for President Donald Trump’s removal from office.

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By Hope Yen Associated Press
White House says it won’t participate in impeachment hearing
UN chief warns of ‘point of no return’ on climate change

UN chief warns of ‘point of no return’ on climate change

He says the impact of rising temperatures is being felt around the world. A two-week climate conference begins Monday in Madrid.

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By Aritz Parra and Frank Jordans Associated Press
UN chief warns of ‘point of no return’ on climate change
With prime minister out, Iraq in constitutional ‘black hole’

With prime minister out, Iraq in constitutional ‘black hole’

The country’s constitution does not spell out how to replace the PM. Meanwhile, protests rage in Baghdad.

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By Samya Kullab And Murtada Faraj Associated Press
With prime minister out, Iraq in constitutional ‘black hole’
Impeachment trial presents campaign challenge for 6 senators

Impeachment trial presents campaign challenge for 6 senators

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and the rest would be pulled off the trail just before ballots are cast in 3 early states.

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By Ari Natter Bloomberg News (TNS)
Impeachment trial presents campaign challenge for 6 senators
A tiny Montana town’s toxic-waste battle reaches high court

A tiny Montana town’s toxic-waste battle reaches high court

The plaintiffs say federal law does not override Montana’s constitutionally guaranteed right to a “clean and healthful environment.”

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By Kathleen McLaughlin The Washington Post
A tiny Montana town’s toxic-waste battle reaches high court
Judge keeps California law on utilities paying fire damages

Judge keeps California law on utilities paying fire damages

Preserves a long-standing principle known as “inverse condemnation.”

  • Nov 28, 2019
  • By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer
Judge keeps California law on utilities paying fire damages
William Ruckelshaus, who started EPA and defied Nixon, dies

William Ruckelshaus, who started EPA and defied Nixon, dies

He also served as the first head of the Puget Sound Partnership, a state environmental agency.

  • Nov 27, 2019
  • Timothy R. Smith The Washington Post
William Ruckelshaus, who started EPA and defied Nixon, dies
FAA, not Boeing, will handle approvals for new 737 Max jets

FAA, not Boeing, will handle approvals for new 737 Max jets

The agency said it will retain all authority to issue safety certificates for newly manufactured planes.

FAA, not Boeing, will handle approvals for new 737 Max jets

1 year later, mystery surrounds China’s gene-edited babies

The scientist has not been seen publicly since January and his work has not been published.

  • Nov 27, 2019
  • By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer
Trump tells impeachment jokes at annual turkey pardon event

Trump tells impeachment jokes at annual turkey pardon event

The act of clemency benefited Butter, as well as Bread, from being served up on a Thanksgiving table.

  • Nov 27, 2019
  • By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
Trump tells impeachment jokes at annual turkey pardon event
One-two punch of storms threatens Thanksgiving travel in US

One-two punch of storms threatens Thanksgiving travel in US

And the storm system could mean disappointment for fans of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

  • Nov 26, 2019
  • By COLLEEN SLEVIN and DAVID KOENIG Associated Press
One-two punch of storms threatens Thanksgiving travel in US
Trump order creates task force on missing American Indians

Trump order creates task force on missing American Indians

It will create a multi-jurisdictional team to develop protocols to apply to new and unsolved cases.

  • Nov 26, 2019
  • By Wire Service
Trump order creates task force on missing American Indians
House Judiciary Committee sets Dec. 4 impeachment hearing

House Judiciary Committee sets Dec. 4 impeachment hearing

Trump and his lawyers are invited to attend the hearing and make a request to question witnesses.

  • Nov 26, 2019
  • By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
House Judiciary Committee sets Dec. 4 impeachment hearing
Federal judge: McGahn must comply with House subpoena

Federal judge: McGahn must comply with House subpoena

The decision could lead House Democrats to compel testimony from other high-ranking officials.

  • Nov 26, 2019
  • By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Federal judge: McGahn must comply with House subpoena
As stigma ebbs, college students seek mental health help

As stigma ebbs, college students seek mental health help

On some campuses, the number of students seeking treatment has nearly doubled over the last 5 years.

  • Nov 25, 2019
  • By COLLIN BINKLEY and LARRY FENN Associated Press
As stigma ebbs, college students seek mental health help
Family of slain Utah woman says school didn’t protect her

Family of slain Utah woman says school didn’t protect her

Lauren McCluskey, of Pullman, was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2018 after she dumped him.

  • Nov 25, 2019
  • By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press
Family of slain Utah woman says school didn’t protect her
Esper says Trump ordered him to stop SEAL review board

Esper says Trump ordered him to stop SEAL review board

“I can control what I can control,” the Defense Secretary told reporters.

  • Nov 25, 2019
  • By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer
Esper says Trump ordered him to stop SEAL review board
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy parties sweep establishment aside

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy parties sweep establishment aside

Voters took to the polls in large numbers, and sent the pro-Beijing establishment a message.

  • Nov 25, 2019
  • The Washington Post
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy parties sweep establishment aside