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NCAA: No Hurdling To Block Kicks; Status Quo For Targeting

The NCAA rules committee has proposed making hurdling over linemen to block a kick illegal and expanding what constitutes a horse-collar tackle.

Man Arrested Over Threats To Some Jewish Institutes

A former journalist fired for making up stories is behind at least eight of the scores of threats made against Jewish institutions nationwide, and a bomb threat to New York's Anti-Defamation League, in an effort to harass and vilify his former girlfriend, federal officials said Friday.

Attorney General Recuses from Trump Investigations

Another member of the Trump administration is backtracking on denials that he met with Russian leaders.

Caterpillar Offices Raided In Probe Related To Swiss Unit

Federal law enforcement officials raided three central Illinois facilities of manufacturer Caterpillar on Thursday as part of an investigation the company said may be related to business with its Swiss subsidiary CSARL.

Ford Recalling Nearly 32,000 Vehicles For Air Bag Defect

Ford Motor Co is recalling 31,867 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because their driver's side air bags may not inflate properly.

Sessions Recuses Himself From Russia Investigations

Under growing pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, Attorney General Jeff Sessions agreed Thursday to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

HHGregg To Close 88 Stores, Including Mooresville Location

As part of their turnaround efforts, hhgregg announced Thursday that they will be closing three distribution centers and more than 80 store locations across the country.

Senate Confirms Ben Carson As HUD Secretary

The Senate has confirmed retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson as housing secretary.

House Call: Colon Cancer Awareness

A new study was just released saying colon cancer is on the rise in millennials and middle-aged adults over the past four decades.

Justice Dept: Sessions Spoke With Russian Ambassador In 2016 While Serving As Senator

Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign.

DHS Increasing Support For Jewish Centers In Wake Of Recent Threats

Secretary John Kelly released a statement Wednesday calling for increased support and outreach from the Department of Homeland Security for Jewish Community Centers across the country.

Wells Fargo Cuts Pay For CEO, Other Top Executives

Wells Fargo's board of directors slashed the bonuses and other compensation of its CEO and seven other top executives on Wednesday, a little more than a week after the board publicly fired four senior managers amid an investigation into the bank's sales practices.

Officials: New Trump Travel Ban Removes Iraq from List

President Donald Trump's new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary U.S. travel ban, American officials say, citing the latest draft in circulation.

Men's Health: Are Fruits & Veggies Worth It?

We all know organic fruits and veggies can be pricey; but is it worth the extra cost?

President Trump Delivers First Speech to Joint Session of Congress

President Donald Trump repeating campaign promises during his first address to a joint session of Congress.

Trump Says He's Open To 'Compromise' Immigration Bill

President Donald Trump, signaling a potential shift on a signature issue, indicated Tuesday that he's open to immigration legislation that would give legal status to some people living in the U.S. illegally and provide a pathway to citizenship to those brought to the U.S. illegally as children.