Aussie wildfire victim slams prime minister for forced handshake
"I told him it was a war zone, and he walked away, and it broke my heart," the Cobargo resident said.
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McConnell, Schumer address Iran policy, deadlock over impeachment
McConnell said on the Senate floor that House Democrats have "done enough damage," and their turn is over, but he added that the Senate "can't hold a trial without the articles" of impeachment.
Ex-CIA boss: "There will be dead Americans" after Iran general killed
The targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani, one of Iran's top military leaders, has escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Iran vowing revenge
Consumers waste $3 billion in unspent gift cards
The founder of a new national holiday is encouraging recipients to spend their gift cards in January.
Oil prices rise on fear of Iranian retaliation against U.S.
Fresh tensions could threaten the world's oil supply, boosting energy costs and potentially hurting economic growth
"Illegal" or "bold"? Lawmakers divided over killing of Iranian general
Members of Congress are divided over the U.S. airstrike that killed Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Quds military force.
Inmate who escaped S.C. prison in 1979 captured in Delaware
Jose Chico Romero, who escaped from a work crew in South Carolina's Anderson County in 1979, has been captured in Delaware.
"Affluenza teen" who killed 4 in DUI crash is jailed in Texas
Ethan Couch, 22, was booked into a jail in Fort Worth after he tested positive for THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, court records show.
"On the Media" host discusses identity politics and social media
On "The Takeout" this week, Bob Garfield, co-host of the popular radio show "On the Media," discusses how identity affects American politics
Texas man missing at Grand Canyon for 11 days found alive
Before being located, the 58-year-old was last seen at a lodge in Grand Canyon Village on December 22.
U.S. kills Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad strike
Iran vows "crushing revenge" and Iraq is furious after Trump orders "decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel."
The first meteor shower of the year peaks this weekend
The first meteor shower of 2020 is here to welcome the new year.
"Captain America" actress charged with killing her mom
Mollie Fitzgerald is accused in the death of 68-year-old Patricia "Tee" Fitzgerald, who authorities say was found dead on Dec. 20 inside her home.
Legal weed sales in Illinois bring in $3.17 million on first day
Earlier this week, Governor J.B. Pritzker granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions.
Yankees pitcher suspended in domestic violence case
Germán's ban is the longest levied by MLB under its domestic violence policy for a player who was not formally charged.
Trump says he offered UFC's Dana White the press secretary role
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
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