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AG Barr: Epstein’s death was a ‘perfect storm of screw-ups’

AG Barr: Epstein’s death was a ‘perfect storm of screw-ups’

Attorney General William Barr said he initially had his own suspicions about financier… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2019
  • By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press
AG Barr: Epstein’s death was a ‘perfect storm of screw-ups’

DOJ would take halted executions to high court

A district court judge blocked the administration’s plans to start federal executions next month.

  • Nov 21, 2019
  • By MICHAEL BALSAMO and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press

House Dems have to decide whether to schedule more hearings

Democrats leave Trump in suspense on where impeachment goes next

  • Nov 21, 2019
  • By Billy House Bloomberg News

White House and Republicans discuss 2-week impeachment trial

No final decisions were made on strategy for a trial that, if it happens, could come in January.

  • Nov 21, 2019
  • Seung Min Kim and Josh Dawsey The Washington Post
‘Corruption’ probe meant Bidens, impeachment witnesses say

‘Corruption’ probe meant Bidens, impeachment witnesses say

David Holmes and Fiona Hill are testifying in Thursday’s public impeachment inquiry.

  • Nov 21, 2019
  • By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
‘Corruption’ probe meant Bidens, impeachment witnesses say
Israel’s Netanyahu charged in corruption cases

Israel’s Netanyahu charged in corruption cases

The Prime Minister is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes.

  • Nov 21, 2019
  • By JOSEF FEDERMAN and ARON HELLER Associated Press
Israel’s Netanyahu charged in corruption cases
Democrats revive ‘Medicare for All’ fight at Atlanta debate

Democrats revive ‘Medicare for All’ fight at Atlanta debate

The latest faceoff came against the backdrop of impeachment consuming Washington.

  • Nov 21, 2019
  • By BILL BARROW, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Democrats revive ‘Medicare for All’ fight at Atlanta debate

Trump debuts aggressive impeachment response with new hires

But congressional allies say the effort remains handicapped by the president’s own unpredictable reactions.

  • Nov 20, 2019
  • By Saleha Mohsin, Jordan Fabian, Josh Wingrove and Justin Sink Bloomberg News (TNS)
Trump directed Ukraine quid pro quo, ambassador says

Trump directed Ukraine quid pro quo, ambassador says

“Everyone was in the loop,” Gordon Sondland said during Wednesday’s impeachment inquiry. “It was no secret.”

  • Nov 20, 2019
  • By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
Trump directed Ukraine quid pro quo, ambassador says
Pence aide denies discussion of link in Ukraine aid holdup

Pence aide denies discussion of link in Ukraine aid holdup

Ambassador Sondland said he told the vice president he had concerns about the issue of investigations.

  • Nov 20, 2019
  • By ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Pence aide denies discussion of link in Ukraine aid holdup
Tonight’s Democratic debate: Another Medicare-for-all wonkfest?

Tonight’s Democratic debate: Another Medicare-for-all wonkfest?

Progressives hope the presidential candidates will just focus on why universal healthcare matters.

  • Nov 20, 2019
  • Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post
Tonight’s Democratic debate: Another Medicare-for-all wonkfest?
Republicans assail aide who reported Trump phone call

Republicans assail aide who reported Trump phone call

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, an NSC officer, and Jennifer Williams, adviser to Mike Pence, testified.

  • Nov 20, 2019
  • By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Republicans assail aide who reported Trump phone call
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria after rocket attack

Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria after rocket attack

Fighter jets hit multiple targets belonging to the elite Quds force.

  • Nov 19, 2019
  • By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria after rocket attack
Ruling backs asylum seekers at border prior to policy shift

Ruling backs asylum seekers at border prior to policy shift

Advocates say the Trump administration engaged in an “immoral bait-and-switch.”

  • Nov 19, 2019
  • By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press
Ruling backs asylum seekers at border prior to policy shift
AMA calls for total ban on all e-cigarette, vaping products

AMA calls for total ban on all e-cigarette, vaping products

Cites surge in underage teen use of e-cigarettes, which typically heat a solution with nicotine.

  • Nov 19, 2019
  • By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer
AMA calls for total ban on all e-cigarette, vaping products
Safety board favors redesign of engine part on Boeing 737s

Safety board favors redesign of engine part on Boeing 737s

April 2018 accident was caused by a cracked fan blade that broke off in flight. One passenger died.

  • Nov 19, 2019
  • By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer
Safety board favors redesign of engine part on Boeing 737s
Warm ocean water delays sea ice for Alaska towns, wildlife

Warm ocean water delays sea ice for Alaska towns, wildlife

Instead of years-old ice, researchers are studying waves and how they may pummel the coastline.

  • Nov 19, 2019
  • By DAN JOLING Associated Press
Warm ocean water delays sea ice for Alaska towns, wildlife

As Epstein died, guards allegedly shopped online and slept

Accused of neglecting their duties by failing to check on Epstein for nearly eight hours.

  • Nov 19, 2019
  • By MICHAEL BALSAMO, LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYS Associated Press
Deadly attack leaves California Hmong community in shock

Deadly attack leaves California Hmong community in shock

Among the dead is Xy Lee, a Hmong singer whose videos on YouTube have been viewed millions of times.

  • Nov 19, 2019
  • By TERENCE CHEA and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press
Deadly attack leaves California Hmong community in shock

US angers Palestinians with reversal on Israeli settlements

Palestinians and other nations warned that it undercut any chance of a broader peace deal.

  • Nov 18, 2019
  • By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer