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Impeachment hearings break into open for all to see The Trump impeachment inquiry is charging into a crucial week as Americans hear from some of the witnesses closest to the White House in back-to-back-to-back live sessions. Published Nov. 19 2019 @ 12:12am

House Democrats propose stopgap bill to prevent shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats released a temporary government-wide funding bill Monday to forestall a shutdown and give negotiators through Dec. Published Nov. 19 2019 @ 12:05am

Police: 3 killed in Oklahoma Walmart shooting Two men and a woman were fatally shot Monday morning outside a Walmart store in southwestern Oklahoma, and the shooter is among the dead, Duncan, Oklahoma, authorities said. Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 6:08pm

Judge denies DNA testing sought 13 years after execution A Memphis judge ruled on Monday that the daughter of a man executed 13 years ago for murder does not have the right to seek DNA testing of evidence in the case. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 10:30am

4 dead, 6 wounded in California football party shooting Four people were killed and six more wounded when "unknown suspects" sneaked into a backyard filled with people at a party in central California and fired into the crowd, police said. by Associated Press Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 4:27am

Last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster dies at age 90 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The last remaining survivor of the Hindenburg disaster, who suffered severe burns to his face, arms and legs before his mother managed to toss him and his brother from the burning airship, has died. Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Florida judge draws town's wrath over school violence case MACCLENNY, Fla. (AP) — Anxieties multiplied quickly across Baker County, a mostly rural community of 28,000 in northern Florida, when news spread a 15-year-old had planned a massacre at the county's only high school. by Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Parents, 3 sons die in apparent murder-suicide in San Diego SAN DIEGO (AP) — A husband and wife and three of their young children died Saturday morning at the family's San Diego home in what police believe was a murder-suicide sparked by a bitter divorce. by Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Alleged gunman, victim among six charged after game shooting Six men have been charged after a shooting at a New Jersey high school football game that critically wounded a 10-year-old boy and sent players and the packed crowd fleeing in panic. by The Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

2 dead in California school attack; gunman shoots self A student pulled a gun from his backpack and opened fire at a Southern California high school Thursday, killing two students and wounding three others before shooting himself in the head on his 16th birthday, authorities said. by STEFANIE DAZIO and JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 4:06pm

Utility to pay $360M for major California wildfires LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California Edison has agreed to pay $360 million to local governments to settle lawsuits over deadly wildfires sparked by its equipment during the last two years, including one blamed for a mudslide that killed more than 20 people, the utility and attorneys announced Wednesday. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Esper: US could alter military drills to boost N Korea talks JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he is open to the possibility of altering American military activities in South Korea if it would help advance a diplomatic deal with North Korea to eliminate its nuclear program. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Diplomats accuse Trump as impeachment hits TV screens WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the Democrats' case for President Donald Trump's impeachment streamed from Americans' TVs on Wednesday, including a new contention that he was overheard asking about political "investigations" he demanded from Ukraine in trade for military aid. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Change demanded after death of girl hit by police vehicle CLAYTON (AP) — A St. Louis County elected official is demanding answers following the death of a 12-year-old girl who was struck by a police vehicle. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Impeachment hearings hit TV WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the Democrats’ case for President Donald Trump’s impeachment streamed Wednesday from Americans’ TVs, including a new contention that he was overheard asking about political “investigations” that he demanded from Ukraine in trade for military aid. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Report: Election vendors are 'prime targets,' need oversight ATLANTA (AP) — The private companies that make voting equipment and build and maintain voter registration databases lack any meaningful federal oversight despite the crucial role they play in U. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Risks for all sides as Trump impeachment hearings swing open WASHINGTON (AP) — The closed doors of the Trump impeachment investigation are swinging wide open.When the gavel strikes at the start of the House hearing this morning, America and the rest of the world will have the chance to see and hear for themselves about President Donald Trump's actions toward Ukraine and consider whether they are, in fact, impeachable offenses. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

LA's Gmez elected 1st Hispanic to lead US Catholic bishops BALTIMORE (AP) — Archbishop José Gmez, of Los Angeles, an immigrant from Mexico, pledged to push for a more welcoming immigration system after winning election Tuesday as the first Hispanic to head the U. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Snow, deep freeze from Rockies to East Coast CHICAGO (AP) — An arctic air mass that brought snow and ice to an area stretching from the Rocky Mountains to northern New England on Monday was poised to give way to record-breaking cold temperatures. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Transit system apologizes to black rider cuffed for eating SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The head of a San Francisco Bay Area commuter train system apologized to a black rider who was detained and cited by police for eating a breakfast sandwich on a train platform after an outcry from people who assailed enforcement of a no-food rule as racist. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

As ruling nears, immigrant fights for anti-deportation act NEW YORK (AP) — A Mexican immigrant fighting President Donald Trump's attempt to end a program shielding young immigrants from deportation said he is nervous about the case finally being heard by the U. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

New York City wrestles with surge of violent police clashes NEW YORK (AP) — A surge in violent police clashes has left a trail of bodies across New York City, stoking tensions between officers and critics who said they have been too quick to use deadly force. Published Nov. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Thousands face risk because of aging US dams On a cold morning last March, Kenny Angel got a frantic knock on his door. Two workers from a utility company in northern Nebraska had come with a stark warning: Get out of your house. by The Associated Press Published Nov. 11 2019 @ 12:05am