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Prison Guards Killed by Inmates During Transport in Georgia

Authorities say inmates killed two prison guards during a bus transport in Georgia and are now being sought by law enforcement.

Sessions to Face Sharp Questions on Russia Contacts

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing for sharp questions from his former Senate colleagues about his role in the firing of James Comey, his Russian contacts during the campaign and his decision to recuse from an investigation into possible ties between Moscow and associates of President Donald Trump.

Cosby Accuser's Charlotte Connection

Bill Cosby's fate is now in the hands of the jury. Deliberations began Monday evening, after both sides made their final pleas. Also, we've learned that the alleged victim in this trial once lived in Charlotte, and even ran a business here.

Jury Begins Deliberating Sex Charges Against Bill Cosby

The jury at Bill Cosby’s trial began deliberating Monday over whether he drugged and molested a woman more than a decade ago in a case that has already helped demolish the 79-year-old comedian’s good-guy image.

Trump Welcomes NCAA Champion Football Team To White House

President Donald Trump is honoring Clemson University’s NCAA champion football team, calling its victory a title “for the ages.”

Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting, Promises Change

President Donald Trump on Monday chaired the first meeting of his full Cabinet, saying the team is here to “change Washington.”

AG Sessions To Testify Tuesday Before Senate Intelligence Committee

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing to face former Senate colleagues over his role in the controversy around ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, part of an escalating investigation into possible Russian meddling in the 2016 elections.

Puerto Rico Upholds Statehood Demand in Contentious Vote

Puerto Rico’s governor is vowing to make the U.S. territory the 51st state after statehood won in a non-binding referendum hit by a boycott and low turnout that raised questions about the vote’s legitimacy.

Sessions to Testify as Republicans Prod Trump on Tapes

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing to face former Senate colleagues over his role in the controversy around ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, part of an escalating investigation into possible Russian meddling in the 2016 elections.

Chef Boyardee Recalls Over 700 Pounds of Spaghetti and Meatballs

Chef Boyardee is recalling more than 700 pounds of spaghetti and meatballs.

Attorney General Sessions Next Up For Capitol Hill Scrutiny

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is in for sharp questioning by senators Tuesday on the extent of his contacts with Russian officials during the presidential campaign and of his involvement in the firing of FBI chief James Comey.

One Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In California Worth $447Million

A sole winning Powerball ticket worth $447.8 million and matching all six numbers was sold in Southern California and will claim the 10th largest lottery prize in U.S. history, lottery officials said Sunday.

Protesters March Against Sharia Law Around The Country

For the second weekend this month, demonstrators have taken to the streets in more than 20 cities across the country to protest Sharia Law, a group of principles that govern the moral and rleigious lives of Muslims.

Bear From New York Climbs Tree In Backyard

Bear tranquilized after climbing tree in the back yard of a New Jersey home on Friday.

GOP Shrugs Off Comey Revelations, Sticks With Trump

The FBI chief he fired called the president a liar, but the response from many Republicans was a collective shrug. The GOP still needs Donald Trump if it has any hope of accomplishing its legislative agenda and winning elections, and it’s going to take more than James Comey’s testimony to shake them.