U.S. long watched Soleimani but feared the fallout of a strike
"Previous presidents have had the opportunity to take measures like what we saw last night but have held back," said an assistant secretary of defense during the Obama administration
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Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of first child
The notoriously private couple said they are "overjoyed to share this news."
Texas court delays taking Tinslee Lewis off life support
Lewis has a rare heart defect and suffers from chronic lung disease and severe chronic high blood pressure, and has been at the hospital since her premature birth.
"Affluenza teen" to be released from jail
Couch was arrested Thursday after probation officers reported that a drug monitoring patch he wears returned a "weak positive" result for THC.
Advocates blast bail for suspect in transgender teen's slaying
"I want to stress that the LGBTQ community is not safe with this monster on the streets," the victim's mother said.
Five inmates die violently in Mississippi prisons in one week
All state prisons statewide are locked down, confining inmates to cells and blocking visitors.
Flu season prompts hospitals to take extra precautions
One hospital in Indianapolis created flu checkpoints to keep young patients safe.
1 dead, 3 injured after stabbings in Texas
The violent rampage started inside a coffee shop before the suspect ran to a nearby restaurant.
Kentucky attorney general asks FBI to investigate Bevin's pardons
The investigation will focus on the pardon of Patrick Baker, who was convicted of reckless homicide. Baker's family raised more than $20,000 for the Bevin campaign.
2020 is three days old and drug prices are already jumping
Big Pharma this week jacked up the cost of more than 400 drugs, including these widely used medications.
This week on "Face the Nation," January 5, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Senators Marco Rubio and Chris Murphy will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday
Don't abbreviate 2020 — It could leave you vulnerable to fraud
Think twice before abbreviating the date on documents this year. Authorities warn shortening "2020" to just "20" makes it easier for scammers to forge important papers.
Alex Trebek reveals how he will say goodbye to "Jeopardy!" viewers
The beloved "Jeopardy!" host said he will need just 30 seconds to say goodbye on his final episode of the show.
DaBaby arrested on battery charge after Miami performance
DaBaby was arrested after arguing with a music promoter over payment for a performance, Miami police said in an arrest warrant.
Trump says U.S. is "prepared to take whatever action is necessary"
"We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war," President Trump said of Qasem Soleimani's death.
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Police fire tear gas, arrest dozens as France sees more protests
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA
Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
U.K. police confirm it received letter with claims against Meghan's father
