President Trump, along with congressional leaders, is sounding an optimistic tone as they sit down at the White House Thursday. Trump said he hopes the group will make good progress as they prepare to discuss plans to avert a government shutdown. (Dec….
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Giant ‘Christmas Story’ leg lamp lights up Iowa neighborhood
Tom Gross, 60, has planted the popular leg lamp from the filmout in the front yard of his West Des Moines home for the past couple of years.
Sen. Flake: Franken is a friend, did right thing
Republican Senator Jeff Flake said Senator Al Franken’s decision to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct was “the right thing” to do. (Dec. 7)
Fat squirrel caught on video stealing goodies
An obese squirrel was caught on video stealing gourmet chocolate and lip balm that a family leaves outside as a holiday treat for delivery people. (Dec 7)
Michigan doctor sentenced to 60 years for child porn
An elite Michigan sports doctor who possessed child pornography and assaulted gymnasts was sentenced Thursday to 60 years in federal prison in one of three criminal cases that ensure he will never be free again. (Dec. 7)
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DOJ: Releasing James Comey memos would ‘impair’ Russia probe
There may be more the public doesn’tknow aboutformer FBI Director James Comey’s private conversations with President Trump.
Trump takes credit for ISIS defeats. Does he deserve it?
Trump hasn’t reversed Obama’s counter-ISIS strategy, but he has accelerated ISIS setbacks.
Minnesota college students agree with Franken resignation
Students at a Minnesota private liberal arts college say Sen. Al Franken had no choice but to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct. (Dec. 7)
Restore power to sexual harassment victims on Capitol Hill: Congressman
If victims want their situations to be public and to hold people accountable, they should be given that choice. Why would we force them into silence?
Highway travel disrupted by Calif. wildfire
Authorities closed a major freeway Thursday as flames from the Southern California wildfire jumped lanes and threatened beach front homes. (Dec. 7)