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Hawaii Button Pusher Thought Missile Was Real

The person who triggered the Hawaii missile alert thought the state was under attack, according to the FCC

Trump Calls for Optimism in Spite of Warnings of Danger

Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump summoned the country to a “new American moment” of unity in his first State of the Union, challenging Congress to make good on long-standing promises to fix a fractured immigration system and warning darkly of evil forces seeking to undermine America’s way of life.

Trump To Call For ‘New American Moment’ In National Address

President Donald Trump will call for a “new American moment” in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and infuse his presidency with a sense of optimism, for at least one high-profile night.

Actor Mark Salling Dies Weeks After Child Porn Guilty Plea

Mark Salling, who played bad-boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman in the hit musical-comedy “Glee,” died of an apparent suicide Tuesday, weeks after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. He was 35.

U.S. Releases ‘Putin list’ of Russian Politicians, Oligarchs

A long-awaited U.S. list of Russian businessmen and officials who have flourished under Vladimir Putin’s presidency appears to be mainly a list of people in Russian government, along with 96 “oligarchs” from a Forbes magazine ranking of Russian billionaires.

Trump to Herald Economic Progress in State of the Union

President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in Tuesday’s State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and boost his own sagging standing with Americans.

House Intel Committee Votes To Release Classified Memo

Brushing aside opposition from the Department of Justice, Republicans on the House intelligence committee voted Monday to release a classified memo that purports to show improper use of surveillance by the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation.

A Look At Super Bowl Ads That Have Been Released So Far

Advertisers including Budweiser, M&Ms, Groupon and others have begun to release their ads ahead of Super Bowl Sunday to try to drum up some buzz.

Blue Moon, Supermoon, Total Lunar Eclipse Rolled Into One

The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week.

FBI Deputy Director Leaving Post Ahead Of Planned Retirement

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is leaving his position ahead of a previously planned retirement this spring.

Cleveland Indians Removing Chief Wahoo Logo From Game Uniforms In 2019

Divisive and hotly debated, the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians’ uniform next year.

Kevin Hart Comedy Show To Make Stop In Charlotte

Comedian Kevin Hart announces he will bring his 'Irresponsible' tour to Charlotte.

German Automakers Face Heat Over Diesel Exhaust Tests Carried Out On Monkeys And Humans

Public criticism of the German auto industry has escalated on reports that diesel exhaust tests were carried out on both monkeys and humans.

Report Says Give Your Teen All Their Allowance At Once And Let Them Learn To Manage It

Here’s an idea: Hand your teenagers hundreds of dollars in one lump sum and leave it up to them to manage the money for the next, say, six to 12 months.

Immigration Debate Continues in Washington

Talks about how to resolve the immigration continue heading into President Trump's first State of the Union speech.

Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Resigns As Top GOP Finance Chairman

Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned Saturday as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee amid allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

Family: Dispute Spurred Fatal Shooting At Car Wash; 5 Dead

Five people were found dead early Sunday at a car wash in suburban Pennsylvania and police say they have no motive yet for the shooting, though family members of the victims say a domestic dispute spurred the violence.

Investigators Find Body Believed To Be Missing North Carolina Boy, Death Likely Accidental

Investigators believe they have found the body of Raul Gonzalez Johnson, the four-year-old boy who was missing from his home in Laurinburg, North Carolina, and that his death was an accident.

USA Gymnastics Board Of Directors To Resign Under Pressure

The remaining members of the USA Gymnastics board of directors will resign under pressure from the United States Olympic Committee after the USOC threatened to decertify the organization if it didn’t take more strident steps toward change amid the fallout from the scandal surrounding former team doctor Larry Nassar.