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AP: AP Top Stories January 8 A

AP: AP Top Stories January 8 A

Here’s the latest for Wednesday January 8th: Iranian missiles fired at bases housing US troops; Ukrainian plane crash in Iran; McConnell says he can start impeachment trial without decision on witnesses; Julian…
January 8, 2020
AP: Homeless women fight to stay in Oakland house

AP: Homeless women fight to stay in Oakland house

A group of homeless women with children fighting to stay in a vacant three-bedroom house in Oakland have gained support from some state lawmakers. A judge is considering their case. (Jan. 7)…
January 8, 2020
AP: AP Top Stories January 7 P

AP: AP Top Stories January 7 P

Here’s the latest for Tuesday, January 7th: McConnell secures votes for impeachment trail; Trump and top advisers under pressure for Iranian general’s death; Jury selection begins in Harvey Weinstein trial; Earthquake strikes…
January 8, 2020
AP: GOP will start impeachment trial, delay witnesses

AP: GOP will start impeachment trial, delay witnesses

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has secured the Republican votes needed to start President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and postpone a decision on witnesses or documents that Democrats want.…
January 7, 2020
AP: AP Top Stories January 5P

AP: AP Top Stories January 5P

Here is the latest for Sunday, January 5th: Secretary of State says more Iranian leaders could be targeted; funeral procession for Iranian general killed in airstrike; five dead in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash;…
January 5, 2020
AP: AP Top Stories January 3 P

AP: AP Top Stories January 3 P

Here’s the latest for Friday, January 3rd: Trump says Soleimani killed to stop a war; Ayatollah Khamenei visits Soleimani family home; McConnell has little interest in hearing witnesses in impeachment trial; Berlin…
January 3, 2020
AP: Dems expect rocky days ahead as Congress returns

AP: Dems expect rocky days ahead as Congress returns

As Congress returns, two major issues now confront them, impeachment and the threat of war, following a U.S. strike that killed an Iranian general. Congressional Democrats say they expect “rocky days’ahead.” (Jan.…
January 3, 2020
AP: AP Top Stories January 3 A

AP: AP Top Stories January 3 A

Here’s the latest for Friday January 3rd: US airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran’s top general; US troops arrive in Kuwait; Tens of thousands evacuate from Australia wildfires; Utah officials trigger avalanche. Subscribe…
January 3, 2020
AP: AP Top Stories December 26 A

AP: AP Top Stories December 26 A

Here’s the latest for Thursday December 26th: Netanyahu rushed from stage during rocket attack; Tennessee stabbing suspect caught; Remains of soldier killed in Afghanistan returned to US; Sen. Murkowski “very disturbed” by…
December 26, 2019
AP: City officials: Snowball fights are not banned here

AP: City officials: Snowball fights are not banned here

Wausau, Wisconsin officials released a video explaining that a ban on throwing dangerous objects is not used to stop snowball fights. (Dec. 24) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter:…
December 24, 2019
AP: AP Top Stories December 18 P

AP: AP Top Stories December 18 P

Here’s the latest for Wednesday December 18th: House starts historic session to impeach Trump; Trump declares disbelief at impeach debate; Protests in India continue to spread against citizenship law; Fans dress up…
December 18, 2019
AP: Fashion Sustainability 1: Current Situation

AP: Fashion Sustainability 1: Current Situation

The first of a five-part series looking at sustainability in the fashion industry, one of the world’s largest polluters (Dec. 18) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook:…
December 18, 2019
AP: Today in History for December 14th

AP: Today in History for December 14th

George Washington dies at age 67; Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his group reach South Pole; Leaders of Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia sign an internationally-brokered peace treaty; Baseball’s Roger Maris dies at…
December 14, 2019
AP: Freshman Dem reflects on her impeachment role

AP: Freshman Dem reflects on her impeachment role

In an interview with the Associated Press on Friday, freshman Democrat Rep. Madeleine Dean discussed the “emotional and mental” toll the impeachment process has taken as a member of the House Judiciary…
December 13, 2019
AP: Rapper Scarface in Houston City Council runoff

AP: Rapper Scarface in Houston City Council runoff

Brad Jordan, better known as Scarface from the Houston rap group The Geto Boyz, is in a runoff for a Houston City Council seat Saturday. (Dec. 13) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress…
December 13, 2019
AP: Trump says US, China have reached deal

AP: Trump says US, China have reached deal

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has canceled plans to impose new tariffs on $160 billion worth of Chinese imports as part of a modest interim agreement that de-escalates a 17-month trade…
June 3, 2021
AP: UK’s Corbyn, Sturgeon reflect on election results

AP: UK’s Corbyn, Sturgeon reflect on election results

UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn has defended his party’s policies despite Labour’s general election loss. And Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon said it was time for Scotland to decide its own…
December 13, 2019
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