McConnell rebuffs calls for witnesses in Senate impeachment trial
In remarks on the Senate floor, McConnell called a request from Schumer for witnesses during the Senate impeachment trial a "strange request."
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Labor deal averts possible presidential debate cancellation
Every candidate had threatened not to attend the debate unless a deal was struck between employees of Loyola Marymount University, the host of the debate, and food service giant Sodexo.
Hilarie Burton: Hallmark ignored "inclusivity" requests
The "One Tree Hill" star says she insisted on having a more diverse cast, but claims her requests were ignored.
In 6-page letter to Pelosi, Trump vents about impeachment
The president also said he'll leave it up to Mitch McConnell to decide whether to call witnesses in the Senate trial.
Sacklers cashed out $10.4 billion from Purdue Pharma in last decade
Analysis commissioned by bankruptcy court could fuel calls for Sackler family members to return their drug windfall.
Rick Gates, ex-Trump official who aided Mueller, sentenced to 45 days in jail
The former deputy chairman of the Trump campaign pleaded guilty in 2018 and became the government's star witness in three trials.
14-year-old suspect in student's murder bolts on way to police
Police are now searching for a 14-year-old considered a suspect in the Barnard College student's death.
Amazon bars sellers from using FedEx for some deliveries
Competition between the ecommerce company and delivery giant is ramping up as online shipments surge
$1.4 trillion spending package crammed with unrelated provisions
House leaders on Monday released a $1.4 trillion spending package that includes a host of unrelated provisions.
Drivers using assistance tech more likely to be distracted: AAA
Nearly 93% of all new cars have at least one available advanced driver-assistance feature.
New Jersey lawmakers pass marijuana referendum for 2020 ballot
New Jersey voters will vote in 2020 on whether to legalize recreational marijuana.
18 kids escape just before tornado destroys Louisiana school
In Alexandria, Louisiana, a school and daycare center was evacuated 10 minutes before a tornado came through, destroying the building.
Trend toward fewer U.S. executions facing potential obstacles
This was the fifth year in a row with fewer than 30 people executed in the U.S., but the Trump administration and Supreme Court may be in process of changing that course.
Van rams into Ross store, injuring 11 including child in stroller
The van was supposed to the the getaway vehicle of a shoplifting effort and the driver was driving under the influence, authorities said.
China and Russia propose lifting some U.N. sanctions on N. Korea
The U.S., however, says "now is not the time for the U.N. Security Council to consider offering premature sanctions relief" to Pyongyang.
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery
Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
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