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Clemson On Outside Looking In After Release Of 1st CFP Rankings

Two from the Big Ten. Two from the Southeastern Conference. And the undefeated defending national champions on the outside looking in — for now.

Polls Close As Off-Year Election Results Offer Clues To 2020

Polls closed Tuesday in four states where off-year governor’s races and legislative elections offer a test of voter enthusiasm and party organization amid impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump and a fevered Democratic presidential primary scramble.

Justices Struggle With Copyright Case Involving Blackbeard's Pirate Ship

The Supreme Court is wrestling with a modern-day dispute involving the pirate Blackbeard’s ship that went down off North Carolina’s coast more than 300 years ago.

Drug Cartel Gunmen Kill 9 US Citizens In An Ambush In Mexico

Drug cartel gunmen ambushed three SUVs along a dirt road, slaughtering six children and three women — all U.S. citizens living in northern Mexico — in a grisly attack that left one vehicle a burned-out, bullet-riddled hulk, authorities said Tuesday.

Justices Seem OK With Car Stop Over Owner's Invalid License

The Supreme Court seems ready to say police may pull over a car when they know only that its owner’s license is not valid — even if they don’t know who’s driving.

Fake News? No Jobs? Prospective Journalists Soldier On

Thousands of young journalists train for the future on a dual track, in classrooms and in student-run newsrooms that are models for the places they hope to work someday.

Appeals Court Agrees President Trump's Tax Returns Can Be Turned Over

President Donald Trump’s tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators, a federal appeals court in New York ruled Monday.

Health Officials Disclose Another Romaine Outbreak, Now Over

U.S. health officials disclosed another food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, but they said it appears to be over.

Panthers’ Cam Newton To Get Another Opinion On Injured Foot

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is seeking another opinion on his injured left foot.

Trump To Host World Champion Nationals To The White House

President Donald Trump will welcome the come-from-behind Washington Nationals baseball team who will celebrate their World Series victory Monday on the South Lawn of the White House.

US Added A Solid 128,000 Jobs In October Despite GM Strike

U.S. employers added a solid 128,000 jobs in October, a figure that was held down by a now-settled strike against General Motors that caused tens of thousands of workers to be temporarily counted as unemployed.

Study Places Charlotte In Top 20 Best Cities To Live For Veterans

Charlotte is the 20th best city in the country for Veterans, according to a new study released by Veterans United Home Loans.

House Approves Rules For Trump Impeachment

A sharply divided House has approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

Military Dog Hurt In Al-Baghdadi Raid Returns To Duty; Pentagon Releases Declassified Raid Video

The head of U.S. Central Command has provided some more information about the military working dog that was injured in the raid on the compound of the leader of the Islamic State group.

Freebies Are The Key Hook In New 'Streaming Wars'

Apple, Disney and AT&T’s WarnerMedia want to jump-start their challenges to Netflix by offering freebies and deep discounts on emerging streaming plans.

Twitter Bans All Political Advertisements

Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.

Fed Cuts Rates A 3rd Time This Year But Signals Likely Pause

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the third time this year to try to sustain the economic expansion in the face of global threats. But it hinted that it won’t likely cut again this year.

Doctor Hired By Family: Epstein Injuries Seem Like Homicide

A longtime forensic pathologist hired by Jeffrey Epstein’s brother says some evidence suggests Epstein died by homicidal strangulation, not suicide by hanging.

Wildfire Erupts Near Reagan Library In Southern California

A new wildfire erupted Wednesday in wind-whipped Southern California, forcing the evacuation of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and nearby homes, as both ends of the state struggled with blazes, dangerously gusty weather and deliberate blackouts.