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Philippine Volcano Spews Fountains of Lava, Big Ash Plumes

The Philippines’ most active volcano spewed fountains of lava and massive ash plumes overnight and Tuesday morning after authorities warned a violent eruption may be imminent.

President Trump Signs Bill To Fund Government Through Feb. 8th

President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government late Monday, ending a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations.

The Patriots and Eagles Will Square Off in Super Bowl 52

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl in search of a sixth title. They’ll face a Philadelphia Eagles team looking for their first Lombardi Trophy.

Signs Of Shutdown Spotty But Symbolic

Symbols of American promise became emblems of American dysfunction on Saturday when a dispute in Congress over spending and immigration forced scores of federal government agencies and outposts to close their doors.

Maine Town Manager Leads Segregation Group

The town manager of a rural Maine community says he’s the leader of a racial segregationist group, and he believes the United States would be better off if people of different races were to “voluntarily separate.”

From Shreveport To Seneca Falls, A March For Female Power

People participating in marches in the United States and around the world walked in support of female empowerment and denounced President Donald Trump’s views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights and women’s rights on the anniversary of his inauguration.

Mold Risk Forces Bed Bath & Beyond To Recall Nearly 200,000 Comforters

Bed Bath & Beyond is recalling roughly 175,000 comforters due to the risk of mold exposure.

Gov’t Shutdown Deadline Nears; Senate Sets One Last Vote

The government careened toward shutdown Friday night in a chaotic close to Donald Trump’s first year as president, as Democrats and Republicans preemptively traded blame while still struggling to find some accord before a deadline at the stroke of midnight.

Ken Squier Becomes 1st Broadcaster To Make NASCAR Hall

Ken Squier has become the first broadcaster to be inducted into NASCAR’s Hall of Fame.

Border Wall Tests Find Heights Should Keep Out Crossers

Recent assaults by tactical teams on prototypes of President Donald Trump’s proposed wall with Mexico found their imposing heights should stop border crossers, The Associated Press has learned, a finding that’s likely to please security hawks but raise concerns about costs and environmental damage.

Family: Tom Petty Died of Accidental Drug Overdose

Tom Petty’s family says his death last year was due to an accidental drug overdose.

Vegas Gunman Studied SWAT Tactics, Music Site Before Attack

The Las Vegas gunman meticulously planned the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, researching SWAT tactics, renting other hotel rooms overlooking outdoor concerts and investigating potential targets in at least four cities, authorities said Friday.

US Flu Season Gets Worse, Has ‘Lot More Steam’ Than Expected

The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse.

Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Get Free Wedding

Couple who survived Las Vegas mass shooting receives free wedding.

Congress Likely Racing Toward a Government Shutdown

A bitterly-divided Congress hurtled toward a government shutdown this weekend in a partisan stare-down over demands by Democrats for a solution on politically fraught legislation to protect about 700,000 younger immigrants from being deported.

14 New Automakers Issuing Recalls for Defective Takata Airbags

14 automakers are issuing recalls in order to replace airbags in several vehicle models .

Prosecutor: Parents Who Tortured Children Were ‘Depraved’

A California couple tortured a dozen of their children for years, starving them to the point that their growth was stunted, chaining them to their beds for months at a time and forbidding them from showering more than once a year or using the toilet, a prosecutor said Thursday.