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Government Shutdown Avoided for Now, Deadline Moved

Congress prevents a government shutdown, for now....delaying the deadline for two weeks.

Homes, Horses Burn in Newest California Wildfire

Retirement communities built on golf courses, semi-rural race horse stables and other usually serene sites were engulfed by flames as the San Diego area became the latest front in California’s wildfire fight.

Pearl Harbor Survivors Remember Those Killed 76 Years Ago

Survivors gathered Thursday at the site of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to remember fellow servicemen killed in the early morning raid 76 years ago, paying homage to the thousands who died with a solemn ceremony marking the surprise bombing raid that plunged the U.S. into World War II.

Boy Battling Cancer Gets Red Carpet Treatment At John Deere Factory

Employees at John Deere Harvester Works pulled out all the stops this week for an 11-year-old Illinois boy who is battling cancer.

Hottest Christmas Toys For 2017

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire... Jack frost nipping at your nose..." It's that time of year for parents to help Santa bring those hottest new toys to all the good little boys and girls. Check out the latest trend in the photo gallery for some ideas and what toys to look for this Christmas.

Franken Faces Fresh Accusations, Weighing his Future

Minnesota Democrat Al Franken, facing fresh allegations of sexual misconduct and vanishing support from fellow Democrats, appears to be on the brink of resigning from the Senate.

Local Leaders Respond To President Trump Announcing Jerusalem As Israel's Capital

Local leaders are speaking out on both sides of the argument after President Donald Trump formally declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel Wednesday.

NFL Commissioner Goodell Signs 5-Year Contract Extension

Roger Goodell has signed a five-year contract extension to remain commissioner of the NFL through 2024.

New Dinosaur Looks Like Odd Mix Of Duck, Croc, Ostrich, Swan

With a bill like a duck but teeth like a croc’s, a swanlike neck and killer claws, a new dinosaur species uncovered by scientists looks like something Dr. Seuss could have dreamed up.

Trump Flouts Warnings, Declares Jerusalem Israel’s Capital

Defying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy and formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Another Wildfire Joins The Siege Across Southern California

A dangerous new wildfire erupted in the tony Bel Air area of Los Angeles early Wednesday as firefighters battled three other destructive blazes across Southern California.

Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Steps Away From Team Due To Health Issues

The Charlotte Hornets say head coach Steve Clifford will be away from the team for the immediate future to address his health.

Body of Woman Discovered After Going on Tinder Date

The body of a missing Nebraska woman was found three weeks after going on a Tinder date.

Trump Decision on Jerusalem Could have Deep Repercussions

President Donald Trump’s move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday could have deep repercussions across the region.

FDA Approves Diabetes Drug That Also Helps With Weight Loss

U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved a new diabetes drug that reduces blood sugar levels and also helps people lose significant weight.

Google Blocks YouTube On Amazon Devices In Escalating Feud

Google is pulling its popular YouTube video service from Amazon’s Fire TV and Echo Show devices in an escalating feud that has caught consumers in the crossfire.

First Winter Storm Hits Fargo

Snow in Fargo

Trump’s Monument Order Disrespects Native People

President Donald Trump’s rare move to shrink two large national monuments in Utah triggered another round of outrage among Native American leaders who vowed to unite and take the fight to court to preserve protections for lands they consider sacred.

Supreme Court Allows Full Enforcement Of Trump Travel Ban

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countries.

Sentencing Phase Begins For White Ex-Cop Who Shot Black Man In Charleston, SC

A white former police officer who shot an unarmed black man to death in the back as he fled a traffic stop never had any “racial animus” toward minorities in the community, his attorney said Monday.