UNC Charlotte shooting hero honored with new Star Wars character
Ri-Lee Howell, named for the late Riley Howell, is a Jedi Master and historian of the Jedi Order.
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Bloomberg drops vendor that used prison labor for his campaign
According to the Intercept, incarcerated women in the Oklahoma minimum-security women's prison, Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center, made calls on behalf of the Bloomberg campaign to California voters.
Community helps Christmas tree farmer after fire
Larry Reyerson lost all his farm equipment when a fire struck in July.
U.S. Navy Band reveals the hard work behind their holiday show
The musicians have to audition for the band before they can commit to the Navy.
Baby of slain Austin mom reunited with her father
Heidi Broussard's body was found a week after she disappeared.
Trump 2016 campaign staffer says she was punished for pregnancy
The lawsuit says A.J. Delgado "felt extremely humiliated, degraded, victimized, embarrassed and emotionally distressed."
Trader Joe's egg and potato salads recalled on listeria fears
Potentially contaminated products distributed to retail stores in 30 states and the District of Columbia
Tesla closes above $420 for first time since Musk tweet
The company hasn't gone private as Musk suggested, but it has increased its value 20% since his ill-conceived tweet.
Rain and fog delay last-minute holiday travelers
A record number of Americans are traveling this holiday season, and many of them are contending with bad weather.
Wall Street hopes "Santa Claus rally" extends year's gains
Stocks tend to do well this time of the year, but some question whether 2019's near 30% gains can continue in 2020.
Biden tries to win over Iowa seniors enamored with Buttigieg
Elderly voters say age and experience are positives and negatives for both candidates.
Philly police seize weapons, arrest 200 in drug bust
Police say they confiscated drugs with a street value of more than $600,000.
Russia extends detention of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan
Whelan, who also holds British, Irish and Canadian citizenship, was arrested in a hotel room in central Moscow last December.
Former inmates adjust to "reality" outside of prison
President Trump signed the First Step Act last December, making thousands of inmates eligible for an earlier release or a reduced sentence.
Uber's Kalanick to exit board after dumping $2.5B in stock
The controversial co-founder and former CEO of Uber sold more than 90% of his stake in the company last month.
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Tennessee cancels executions after Christa Pike survives botched injection
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Trump renews threat to resume attacks on Iran after U.S. midterms
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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
Family of Renee Good files civil suits against federal government
Reflecting pool vandalism charges against David Hearn permanently dismissed
