Pentagon says it doubled the number of US troops in Syria before Assad’s fall
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says the United States doubled the number of forces in Syria to fight the Islamic State group…
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Cuomo moves to sue a former aide who accused him of sexual harassment
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has filed a legal notice that he intends to sue a woman who accused him of…
Continue ReadingFDA says knockoff versions of Lilly obesity drug must come off the market
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is phasing out off-brand copies of two blockbuster drugs used to treat obesity and…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s lemon law is changing and car buyers have fewer protections in the new year
CalMatters The year 2025 is shaping up to be a confusing one for Californians unlucky enough to buy a new or used car that turns out to be a clunker.…
Continue ReadingFBI agents search home of Los Angeles deputy mayor over City Hall bomb threat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor this week as part of an investigation into whether he made a bomb…
Continue ReadingFBI agents search home of Los Angeles deputy mayor over City Hall bomb threat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor this week as part of an investigation into whether he made a bomb…
Continue ReadingNew House GOP budget proposal revives Farm Bill extension and aid money but drops ethanol provision
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — American farmers are hoping that aid to agriculture will be revived as Congress struggles to avert a looming…
Continue ReadingVirginia’s largest high school cancels 2 days of classes after fights
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Northern Virginia’s largest high school has canceled the final two days of classes in 2024 after…
Continue ReadingMillions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that’s set for a…
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Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands…
Continue ReadingDC celebrates the start of $800M arena renovation as potential football stadium progress falters
AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor…
Continue ReadingQuestlove readies new documentary spotlighting ‘Saturday Night Live’ music performances
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Who works harder than Questlove? The Academy Award winner has teamed up with Emmy winner Oz Rodriguez and NBC for a…
Continue Reading10 options from Santa’s big bag of Christmas TV programming
Associated Press Deck the Halls with Christmas-themed TV as broadcast networks, cable channels and streamers offer holiday fare ranging from romance…
Continue ReadingFormer Virginia sheriff convicted of bribery in cash-for-badges scheme
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A former Virginia sheriff has been convicted on federal bribery charges for deputizing individuals in exchange for cash…
Continue ReadingWhite House says Biden will visit Pope Francis, Meloni in final international trip of his presidency
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Italy next month to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials for what…
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Winners announced of the 2024 Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade
The results are in for the winners of the 2024 Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light…
Continue ReadingMichigan woman, 66, reported missing at Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities continue to search for a Michigan woman reported missing at Grand Canyon National Park.…
Continue ReadingMichigan woman, 66, reported missing at Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities continue to search for a Michigan woman reported missing at Grand Canyon National Park.…
Continue ReadingFederal officials’ authority to track and disable drones set to expire, snared in budget battle
Associated Press Suspected drone sightings in the eastern U.S. are continuing to captivate many, but the federal government’s authority to…
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Closures, Social Security checks, furloughs: What a government shutdown might mean
Associated Press Congress has until midnight Friday to come up with a way to fund the government, or federal agencies will shutter. It’s up to…
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