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Man's tongue-in-cheek obituary blames winless Cleveland BrownsPolice find stash of weapons in Houston hotel room after drunk guest arrestedWords banned for the new year? 'Fake news' gets top voteFore! Golf is not just a passion for Trump, but also a business15 top science & tech leaders offer surprising predictions for 2018Papadopoulos brag to Australian diplomat was key factor in FBI's Russia probe: reportMeet the Press - December 31, 2017Meet the Press - December 24, 2017Harvey-hit Texans still struggle with recovery amid housing challengesNew Year's Eve is the worst holiday and everyone secretly knows itHolocaust Survivors: Why Nazi Fugitives Must Face JusticeOur crazy year in politics: 2017Six dead as seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrationsTo fix communities devastated by mass incarceration, let's go back to schoolPolice identify remaining 7 victims in deadly Bronx apartment fireBronx apartment fire: Child playing with stove caused deadly blaze, officials sayTransgender people cleared to join military, for nowForget resolutions: 3 more productive ways to look back at 2017Virginia man arrested in ISIS investigation, FBI saysTwo charged in murder of mother, kids, partner in Troy, New YorkHow to chill a bottle of wine fastIn Alabama Senate race, thousands favored write-ins over Roy Moore, Doug JonesA look back at moments of black excellence in 2017U.S. warns Iran 'the world is watching' as new protests challenge regimeErica Garner, activist daughter of Eric Garner, dies at 27 after comaBerlin preps for a women's 'safety' zone during New Year's Eve celebrationHere's how to relive your best social media moments of 2017Will 2018 see Trump deliver on the promises he made in 2017?Anger grows and hope fades as Puerto Rico's ground zero remains without powerIn holiday message to Trump, Putin looks forward to 'cooperation' in 2018Beatles drummer Ringo Starr knighted in Queen Elizabeth's honors list100 days in the dark leave Puerto Ricans with glimmer of hopeObamacare barely survived 2017. How's 2018 look?North Korea vows it won't give up nukes if U.S. keeps up 'blackmail'U.S. needn't fear Russia, RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan saysCollege football has the money to pay players. The College Football Playoff proves it.Germany's Green Belt was a 'death zone' during the Cold WarLos Angeles man arrested in 'swatting' call that preceded fatal police shooting in KansasIslamic State claims responsibility for attack on Christians in EgyptPolice say hoax 911 call led to fatal shooting of unarmed Kansas manCelebrity deaths in 2017: Looking back at the famous figures we lostRussian tankers have smuggled oil to North Korea, a breach of U.N. sanctionsBook deserts leave low-income neighborhoods thirsty for reading materialRandom-winner drawing in tied Virginia House race back on as politicians trade barbsThe top 5 worst passwords of 2017 (and how to choose one that's secure)Manafort's business partner Rick Gates grounded for New Year'sBattling a blaze like the Bronx fire in frigid temps brings extra challengesPopular mystery writer Sue Grafton dies at 77, her daughter saysSuperhero narratives striving for diversity are drowned out by the status quoIllinois to become second state to ban 'gay panic defense'The 25 craziest workout excuses trainers have ever heardTrump moves to roll back Deepwater Horizon safety rules7 steps to declutter your home, life and finances before 2018Court rules Oskar Groening, known as 'bookkeeper of Auschwitz,' must go to jailBrain hacking: What Bill Gates and other tech titans want with our mindNew year, new ride? 15 cars to put a spin on your 2018World War II veteran who survived Bataan Death March dies at 100It's time to accept North Korea's nuclear weapons and test a new kind of containmentSingapore court rejects gay man's bid to adopt biological sonTroy police vow to solve murders of Shanta Myers, girlfriend, kidsWith brutal cold here to stay, Trump extols the virtues of global warmingThe year in Latino news, politics: Advocates, experts see cause for concern, optimismThe long wait for fusion power may be coming to an endAttack targeting Coptic Christian church leaves 9 dead in EgyptDallas woman accused of ruining $300K worth of art, Warhol paintings on first dateMargaret Thatcher refused to take giant panda on flight to U.S.Trump's 'America First' policy has isolated U.S. from world leadersKey races for control of the House as Democrats take slight edge into 2018A garden and a 'Share Shed' are helping this couple build a more inclusive neighborhoodActress Rose Marie of 'Dick Van Dyke Show' fame dies at 94Connecticut judge denies petition to grant elephants legal 'personhood'Al Franken: 'I'm not giving up my voice'Recy Taylor, Alabama woman raped by six white men, dies at 97Two Romanians arrested for hacking into 123 D.C. police surveillance cameras before inauguration24 horses die in Connecticut barn fireDogs, snipers and bag-checks: NYC plans to keep Times Square revelers safe on New Year's EveCourt rules against Oregon bakers who refused to make gay wedding cakeCharging decision in Justine Damond shooting won't be made until next yearApple offers a ($29) fix for customers upset over slowed-down iPhonesArkansas woman kidnapped, reportedly thrown off bridge after witnessing murderShould you prepay your property taxes for 2018?Arizona judge declares ban on ethnic studies unconstitutionalMega Millions, Powerball jackpots both top $300 million as 2017 draws to a closeComplaint accuses California resort of exploiting international internsAlabama makes Jones win official as Moore's last-ditch challenge fails'RED HANDED': Trump attacks China on Twitter after report of North Korea oil transferThe Washington Post still plays catch-up, but is gaining on The TimesAnalysis: After tough year, how do immigrant activists regroup?Chrissy Teigen's long-haul flight was turned back. It's not uncommon.'Heinous atrocity': Same-sex couple, two kids murdered in New York basementPrincipal's door from Rockwell's iconic 'Shiner' preservedNew contest aims to help humans navigate the subterranean world3 common behaviors that stifle our retirement savingsUniversities face #MeToo movement over sexual harassmentFormer Miss Americas will help pick organization's new leadership after email scandal5 health-related resolutions that aren't 'lose weight'If you have to fall on ice, here's how not to hurt yourselfStep inside the tech graveyard of 2017Thousands of Puerto Rico police owed overtime call in sickThese YouTube mega-stars turned online fame into real world brandsThe important life lesson that catapulted Skylar Grey's careerLaw enforcement community reflects on a deadly 2017Meet 2017's newly elected transgender officialsIn search of tourists, U.S. cities look to Chinese lanternsIf the GOP thought 2017 was bad, here's why 2018 is shaping up to be so much worseIslamic State was defeated. Now who will pay to rebuild Iraq?Americans have more credit cards - and more debt, says CFPBRoy Moore alleges voter fraud, files challenge to election defeatIRS cautions taxpayers on prepaying property taxesRecord snow gives Pennsylvanians a December to rememberConsumers were the biggest losers of 2017Kabul blast kills at least 41 at Afghan cultural centerWe don't need another Year of the Woman. We need progress for women every year.911 calls show chaos of Washington state Amtrak derailmentEverything you need to know about the 2018 midterm electionsTea and karaoke become daily obsession for China's older crowdRussian supermarket explosion injures at least 13Power outage hits parts of Disneyland in CaliforniaMartin Shkreli's ex-lawyer found guilty of financial fraud'Christmas miracle': 8-year-old Utah boy rescued from frozen pond doing well, family saysHatch watch 2017: Harriet, Florida bald eagle, welcomes two eagletsRinging in 2018: New Year's traditions you might not have heard ofRihanna mourns cousin's death, calls for end to gun violenceBarack Obama keeps most admired status in annual Gallup poll, Donald Trump 2ndMTV Unplugged co-creator Jim Burns dies after being struck by NYC taxiZach Wahls, who famously defended lesbian moms in viral video, running for officeTokyo-bound flight with Chrissy Teigen forced to return to Los AngelesOfficer plotted to blackmail wife; she plotted his murderVitamin D, calcium supplements may not lower bone fracture riskAmerican Airlines apologizes after accusing NBA G League players of stealing blanketsSam's Club discriminated against transgender worker, lawsuit claimsHere's what Americans think of President Trump's first year in officeTri Phan spent decades helping other refugees. In retirement, he wants to see where they're from.Ohio teens charged with murder after sandbag thrown from bridge hits car, kills passengerMysterious Democratic-funded 'Highway 31' super PAC spent $4M to defeat Moore in AlabamaPoet Nikki Giovanni pens heartbreak and laughter in 'A Good Cry'Church urges parishioners to create end of life planCities sue Defense Department over failed gun checks after Texas massacreJamaica's 'barrel children' often come up empty with a parent abroadPot becomes legal in California in 2018. But border checkpoints will still crackdown.The year in tech can be defined with these 10 quotesRandom-winner drawing delayed in tied Virginia House of Delegates race after challenge by Democratic candidateJustice Department mishandled sex harassment cases, says reportJapan says ties at risk if South Korea touches 2015 'comfort women' dealNASA may send 'Dragonfly' drone to an alien worldLibrary of Congress says it will no longer archive every public tweetSyria allows critically ill patients to leave besieged townPre-accelerator offers way to help Puerto Rico-based young entrepreneurs4 easy ways to recoup some of your holiday spendingIsraeli minister plans Trump train station at Western WallObama warns of dangers of social media in Prince Harry interviewWall Streeters are getting a 10 percent bonus this year — why aren't you?Will President Trump be charged with collusion in 2018? Not a chance.The problem with 'fake news' comes from trying to prove you're not itUnder the radar: Five big overlooked political stories of 2017For Trump and Republicans, these red flags are hard to missU.S. sanctions North Korea missile experts as Russia offers to mediateISIS will remain a threat in 2018, experts warnUtah officer punches through frozen pond, dives in to rescue 8-year-old boyDepartment store stocks jump on U.S. holiday spending recordChristmas storm brings record snow to Erie, PennsylvaniaMAGA-dress wearing singer Joy Villa files sex assault complaint against former Trump campaign manager LewandowskiEl Chapo's lawyers need more funds, seek trial delayRep. Jackson Lee suspects she was accused in United incident because she's 'an African American woman'Is Apple's iPhone X to blame for its post-holiday stock slump?Peruvian official found not guilty in FIFA bribery case, says 'God bless America'Tilt! Ancient pinball is no longer old-schoolPot-smoking on the rise among U.S. pregnant women7 top science and tech stories of 2017Saudi Arabia chess championship underscores international tensionsTrump's 13 biggest feuds of 2017, from 'Chuck and Nancy' to LaVar BallPart of White House magnolia tree to be removedRussia election boycott campaign may be illegal, Kremlin suggests'American Idol' winner Candice Glover reclaims spotlight on Broadway2017 Year in Review: Here are the top 10 biggest news storiesMarch Fong Eu, first female California secretary of state, dies at 95Chelsea bomber gave explosive instructions to inmates, feds sayTech to keep an eye on in 2018The elephant in the delivery room: How doctor bias hurts black and brown mothersUnder tense political climate, Kwanzaa holds special meaningBritish navy escorts Russian warship near UK watersRussia establishing permanent presence at its Syrian bases: minister of defenseWhat happens to your body when you skip the gymBoston's Gardner Museum offers $10M reward for stolen paintingsHall of Famer Paul Kariya brought the NHL one of its first Asian starsRepublicans face an existential question: Can our party be saved from itself?Brexit drives Europeans to drink, inspiring new beers and pubsSex misconduct cases spur rethinking of statute of limitationsShanghai to cap population at 25 million to battle 'big city disease'Heather Menzies-Urich, Louisa in 'Sound of Music,' dies at 68Hate group's memorial to Justine Ruszczyk Damond removed by policeLorde cancels Israel concert after boycott movement weighs inStorm brings white Christmas to Midwest and NortheastWhat Alzheimer's is teaching me this holiday seasonTwenty-nine years later, Rebecca Pauline Gary remains missing from LouisianaMidnight Mass and frosty plunges: Christmas traditions around the worldSecret Service interviews suspect in Mnuchin manure caperUnited Airlines apologizes to passenger who says Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee took her seatThe 'Despacito' effect: The year Latino music broke the chartsRussian officials bar opposition leader Navalny from running for presidentDoes Christmas music turn you into the Grinch? Your brain (and health) on Christmas carols.Pope calls for peace in Mideast during traditional Christmas addressA former refugee is shaking up the $441B remittances industryChristmas in America was always special for me. I pray this won't be my last.From carnage to covfefe, 2017 was an 'unpresidented' year for wordsSuicide bomber kills six people in Afghan capital, KabulPeru grants medical pardon to Alberto Fujimori, ex-president convicted of human rights abusesFlorida plane crash kills family on Christmas Eve tripGuatemala says it's moving its embassy in Israel to JerusalemSpain's king uses Christmas Eve speech to address Catalonia's new leadersLuann de Lesseps, 'Real Housewives of New York' star, apologizes after arrest'The Last Jedi' still a force at box officeTexas boy, 6, killed in deputy-involved shooting days before ChristmasTwinkling holiday lights spread cheer around the worldAlleged neo-Nazi teen suspected of killing Virginia coupleSmokey Robinson talks his first solo holiday album and today's musicJerusalem violence puts damper on Christmas in BethlehemPope on Christmas Eve prays for Philippines after deadly tropical storm, mall fireNew year brings uncertainty and fear for some LGBTQ eldersLiberal or Conservative? Where you shop reveals how you voteApple slowed iPhones, forcing owners to buy new ones, lawsuit claimsMajor cases on voter purging, union power await Supreme Court in 2018Christians don't have a Christmas monopoly on Jesus. Muslims honor him too.American accused of fighting for ISIS must get a lawyer, judge rulesAfghanistan's Bamiyan province starts tourism revival with national parkTrump's biggest whoppers of 2017Why are so many holiday foods so gross?Rescuers search for Philippine storm victims as death toll rises to 200Dominican Sisters of Mary 'bring Heaven' to Earth through songU.S. judge partially lifts Trump administration ban on refugeesTrump reacts to reports of FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's retirementSpaceX rocket lights sky as it carries satellites from CaliforniaMiss America CEO Sam Haskell resigns from organization after uproar over emailsVice Media apologizes for workplace that fostered sexual harassmentHoliday book list for young readers to keep their spirits brightHow to keep holiday-induced stress under controlAnother court rejects Trump bid to stop transgender military recruitsTexas family's Christmas tribute to Selena reaches millionsU.S. officials say lethal weapons headed to UkraineWorld-renowned orchestra conductor Charles Dutoit accused of sexual assaultLondon Zoo fire: Aardvark dead and four meerkats missing in blazeKmart to pay $32.3M to settle health care-related whistleblower caseOhio Gov. John Kasich signs down syndrome abortion banTrump administration's tougher stance is hitting ordinary Cubans, Cuban-AmericansA procrastinator's guide to holiday shoppingYemen's war reaches 1,000 days as U.S. defends role in Saudi bombingsIs the First Amendment too broad? The case for regulating hate speech in AmericaThe secularization of Christmas doesn't make it any friendlier to non-ChristiansHow Kim Jong Un bested Donald Trump in the slugfest that was 2017Appeals court rules Trump exceeded authority with travel banSouthern California's Thomas Fire now largest in state historyUN Security Council imposes tough new sanctions on North KoreaMallory Hagan, Miss America winner, 'validated' after CEO Sam Haskell's emails leakedCalifornia man charged with plotting Christmas Day attack in San FranciscoNASA astronaut Bruce McCandless, first to fly untethered in space, dies at 80How to cut down on holiday clutter and chaosIn and out: Hip surgery in the morning, home by nightMariah Carey to Smokey Robinson: Here is our holiday music guidePrincess apologizes after wearing brooch deemed 'racist' to lunch with Meghan MarkleTinder, dating and sex in Saudi Arabia — where love is a 'sin'McConnell slams 'genius' Bannon for botching the Alabama raceAmtrak train's crew noted high speed just before crash, NTSB saysTrump signs tax cut bill, first big legislative winRussia's foreign minister Lavrov trades barbs with U.K. counterpart Boris JohnsonPapa John's founder exiting as CEO weeks after NFL commentsElderly couple had 60 pounds of marijuana 'presents,' police sayBritain's blue passport storm highlights generational divide on BrexitFor both sides of the spectrum, 2017 was a year to seek justiceWhy you should be eating more bitter foodsHere are the top political stories to watch in 2018First Read's Morning Clips: It's going to be a busy JanuaryHow cockroaches are inspiring a new generation of robotsFederal board that mediates harassment claims remains in limboRhona Graff, longtime Trump assistant, to be interviewed by House Intelligence CommitteePope denounces 'cancer' of Vatican cliques in Christmas addressHoliday travelers should know how few airport workers are trained for emergenciesHugh Jackman's role as P.T. Barnum helps erase the showman's violent racismTrump's regulatory rollbacks, from net neutrality to campus sex assaultSports broadcasting legend Dick Enberg dies at 82Catalan separatists win majority in election, in rebuke to Spain and EUSenate releases incomplete workplace harassment dataRecord sexual harassment settlement exposes byzantine congressional processHouston mayor makes desperate plea for Hurricane Harvey recovery aidCongress passes temporary spending bill to prevent Christmas government shutdownJudge tosses emoluments clause lawsuit against Trump over business tiesTrump stacking courts with anti-LGBTQ judges, advocates sayTrump: Obamacare's repealed. Administration: Nearly 9M just enrolled.TSA testing new 3-D scanners for carry-on bagsMexico tourist bus crash: Survivors heading home, 2 victims ID'dGoogle's Eric Schmidt stepping down as executive chairman of AlphabetTexas woman found with missing baby after allegedly killing infant's motherTrump's first commutation met with hope and skepticismGirl in 'Slender Man' stabbing sentenced to 25 years in mental hospitalDefying U.S. financial threats, U.N. votes to condemn Trump's Jerusalem decisionTwo Americans plead guilty to assault charges in brawl outside Turkish embassyJury acquits all 6 defendants in first inauguration protests trialGoogle helps NASA's Kepler telescope find eighth exoplanet around starHow assigning a price tag to holiday foods can prevent weight gainThe year in Latino entertainment: Speaking out, uniting in tragedy and standing upSenate Republicans hold back sexual harassment dataCDC issues measles watch for Britain, GreecePlastic surgery was wrongly denied for three HIV patients, judge rulesDemocrats demand Republicans reauthorize CHIP kids' health plan before ChristmasRoland Martin signs off from TV One show, ready for next chapterU.S. life expectancy falls for second straight year — as drug overdoses soarJerusalem vote: Trump threatens to cut aid to countries opposing U.S.No Michigan police officers disciplined for pulling gun on 11-year-old girlTied Virginia House race to be decided by drawing name out of a bowl8,000 year-old barbecue? 'Pachamanca' lives on in Peru's Sacred Valley of the IncasAtlanta power outage highlights a larger problem with aging U.S. airports'Stratolaunch' test puts billionaire's giant jet through its pacesHollywood has whitewashed Asian stories for decades. This year, they couldn't ignore the backlash.Paul Berry launches Fluidity.Love, a website for everyone who's gender non-conformingMan who fought gay marriage ban running for Texas SenateReligious leaders pen open letter speaking out against transgender identitiesMichigan police under fire for cuffing 11-year-old girl, holding her at gunpointArthritis drugs show how U.S. drug prices defy economicsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle release official engagement photosPublic split on extent of the Russia probe, NBC/WSJ poll findsCatalan independence crisis: Spain, Europe braced as region votesFirst Read's Morning Clips: What the tax deal might mean for 2020No evidence of terrorism after car hits pedestrians in Australia's MelbourneTrump commutes sentence of kosher meatpacking executive Sholom RubashkinConfederate statues removed in Memphis after city sells public parksProsecutors ask FBI agents for info on Uranium One dealDoes the GOP tax plan make taxes simple enough to fit on a postcard? Probably not, experts say.The only two reasons to rush the Russia investigation are ignorance or politicsRobots are replacing humans in the world's mines. Here's why.Why holiday gift-giving between adults is the worst2 million kids will lose CHIP coverage right away, report findsFamily of Justine Damond, Australian woman killed by Minneapolis police, calls for thorough investigation after prosecutor's remarksAnother North Korean soldier defects to South, officials sayJoseph Jakubowski, Wisconsin gun thief who sent manifesto to President Trump, sentenced to 14 yearsMexico tourist bus crash caused by negligence and speed, official saysThird person killed in Washington derailment is identifiedSen. Warner warns Trump against 'firing' Mueller, pardonsCourt rules Virginia House race is tied, winner to be picked 'by lot'Venus Williams, other driver cleared in fatal Florida crashMcKayla Maroney says USA Gymnastics tried to silence her abuse storyFrom Cardinal Law to Harvey Weinstein, how 'Spotlight' scandal paved way for #MeToo movementNerve swap helps patients use damaged arms againRohingya Refugees: How to help the childrenPentagon confirms U.S. ground operations in YemenDiddy, Kaepernick, others could buy Carolina Panthers and make historyAl Franken's last day in Senate will be Jan. 2Trump calls tax bill 'historic victory for the American people'New tax plan won't help small businesses after hurricane, wildfire, other disastersPalestinian girl Ahed Tamimi praised as hero after confronting soldiersU.S. slaps Chechen leaders with sanctions over human rights abusesIran sanctions case: Turkish banker's fate in hands of NYC juryTrump claims Obamacare is 'repealed,' as GOP puts off aid to insurersThe Year in Pictures'The Crown' season two is great television. And even better propaganda for the monarchy.Bundy case: Judge declares mistrial over 2014 armed standoffJolly Santas herald holiday seasonMexico tourist bus crash kills 12, including eight AmericansRepublican-led Congress passes sweeping tax billWhat the tax win means for Trump, now and in 2020Senate Russia investigators are interested in Jill SteinHigh-tech magnet smashes record and opens new frontiers in techAmtrak derailment: Conductor was in cab with engineer before deadly Washington train crashPentagon: Transgender people can join military based on their 'preferred' sexMillions spent by Big Pharma to quell talk of high drug pricesThe GOP once cared about reducing debt. Now it's pouring gas on the fire.'I am gay': Wisconsin priest comes out to parishioners, gets standing ovationHow humans might outlive Earth, the sun...and even the universeLiberating Mosul from ISIS left more than 9,000 civilians dead: reportAmtrak derailment: Liabilities capped at $295 millionU.S.-based Puerto Rican restaurateur gives hurricane-stricken employees the ultimate reliefSizing up the 2017 scorecard for Trump and the GOPFirst Read's Morning Clips: Let's do the tax vote againRepublicans 'turned their back' on Puerto Rico with tax bill, island governor saysBeing vegan Latino during the holidays? Sure, says this InstagrammerBernard Law, ex-Boston archbishop disgraced by priest sex abuse scandal, dies at 865 immune boosters to stave off colds and fluPoll: Just 36% of Americans indicate they would vote for Trump in 2020Uber should be regulated like a taxi company, European court rules'Big Gal Yoga' is showing that yoga is for everyoneCouple has baby from 24-year-old frozen embryoWith end to polio in sight, vaccination gets creativeNIH lifts limits on making deadly new viruses in the labGrand jury finds enough evidence for charges in Florida State pledge deathFive Quinceañeras shine in new HBO series '15: A Quinceañera Story'Inferno-fanning winds set to return as Thomas Fire close to becoming largest ever in CaliforniaDreamers, immigrant families ramp up pressure for Congress to pass Dream ActDemocrat wins by one vote, leaving Virginia House with 50-50 tiePuerto Rico governor orders review of death count after Hurricane MariaPoll: Public sours on GOP tax plan as Democrats regain lead on economyWant cheaper prescription drugs? You better shop aroundResearch finds Asian-American women face obstacles getting help for eating disordersMind the lithium ion batteries, Europe warns Christmas air travelersAmtrak derailment: Two 'passionate advocates' of rail travel among the dead in crashPassing the GOP tax bill is hard. Selling it to voters may be harder.CEOs are axing holiday bashes because of #MeToo, but the party isn't the problemA guide to holiday gift-giving that supports black-owned businessesTrack Palin, oldest son of Sarah Palin, called officers 'peasants' before arrestHuman rights complaint filed over signs called 'discriminatory' against MuslimsTwo Republicans block Trump's Ex-Im Bank nominee Scott GarrettUse year-end planning to capitalize on business growthAmtrak derailment: NTSB searches for cause of deadly accidentWoman pleads guilty in fatal shooting of boyfriend in failed YouTube stuntEPA chief sweeps office for bugs, installs high-tech locks'Oumuamua' space mystery may have been solvedCoast Guard frees sea turtle trapped in floating cocaine balesLGBTQ characters 'still invisible' in Spanish-language media, report findsSaudi-Iran standoff: Missile fired at palace highlights tensionsNYC first lady Chirlane McCray creates 'Sisters Thrive' to fight mental illness65 percent of Americans are losing sleep over money. Here's how to change it.Teen sexual identity, childhood trauma linked to suicidal behaviorsCongressional complaint office refuses to release data on sexual harassment settlementsJapan urged to end forced sterilization of transgender peopleSexual harassment settlement total in Congress grows to $199K in past 10 years8 great Latino books of 2017Thanks to Donald Trump, I know what it feels like to be eyed like a piece of meatFDA to crack down on 'snake oil' homeopathyNorth Korea tensions: South urges U.S. to delay military drills ahead of OlympicsOrrin Hatch 'fesses up to special break in GOP tax bill that set off alarmsMeryl Streep responds to Rose McGowan, says she wasn't 'deliberately silent'After 7 decades, San Jose Tofu Company plans to closeRepublicans are about to get a big win on taxes. But at what cost?First Read's Morning Clips: Wealthy remain biggest winners in tax billViolent rape just one of many disasters for Rohingya refugeesCharlottesville Police Chief Al Thomas retires after criticism over rallyAmtrak derailment: Train was traveling at 80 mph in 30-mph zone4 surprising ways augmented reality will revolutionize your life'Positive Train Control' ordered by Congress, but not yet in placeThe Republican tax bill is an insidious way to fail working AmericansFBI warned Trump in 2016 Russians would try to infiltrate his campaignTrump administration blames North Korea for 'WannaCry' ransomware attackDustin Hoffman accusers speak out: Actor 'eroded my self-confidence and my dignity'Export-Import Bank nominee faces critical voteAmid Jerusalem unrest, Pence postpones Mideast trip to mid-January, citing tax billAfter Amtrak derailment, Trump pushes long-delayed infrastructure planMarines-bound teen Marciano Sakhoeun vanishes from Oregon homeLouisiana soldier indicted after detonating 'highly toxic' chemical weaponManchin calls on Franken to unresignThe Nutcracker still thrives on magic and whimsy, 125 years after premierePhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he supports same-sex marriageCDC can say 'fetus,' insists there's no ban on wordsEx-student accused of harassing black roommate avoids hate crime chargeLighting the West, dividing a tribeTrump judicial pick Matthew Petersen, who never tried a case, withdrawsJohn Skipper resigns as ESPN president, cites substance abuse issueAtlanta outage could disrupt over 200,000 fliersLead singer of South Korean boy band SHINee dies in possible suicideInternet a 'lifeline for LGBTQ people': Advocates slam net neutrality repealHawaii attorney general announces campaign for U.S. CongressTrump national security strategy emphasizes strength at homeTrack Palin, son of Sarah Palin, arrested on domestic violence charges against dadThis floating rig promises better way to make zero-emission fuelFormer aide accuses Rep. Bobby Scott of sexual misconductTurkey complains to Justice Department over Iran sanctions casePower back on at Atlanta airport, but hundreds of flights still canceledAddie Zinone: Matt Lauer relationship was 'an abuse of power'Glow-in-the-dark plants put green energy in a whole new lightWhy board games bring out the worst in usJudge Alex Kozinski steps down after accusations of sexual misconductBooze you can use: Here's how to clean with vodkaCan children save us from the fake news epidemic?Lesbian couples tie the knot in Australia's first same-sex weddingsShots fired at U.S. base RAF Mildenhall after vehicle attempts entry — U.K. policeOrganization of American States calls for re-do of Honduras elections after controversial resultsAdvocates warn of possible underreporting in FBI hate crime dataDeath of Toronto billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife investigated by homicide detectivesDemocrats are fired up heading into 2018. Republicans aren't.After 10 years, play about internment resister finds new relevanceFirst Read's Morning Clips: Checking in on the voter fraud commissionArmy Sgt. La David Johnson fought to end after ambush in NigerAtlanta airport loses power, trapping travelers in planes and terminalsAustrians protest as far-right Freedom Party joins governmentHouse Republicans prepare to wrap up contentious Russia investigationTrump's new national security strategy sticks close to its predecessorsTrump's voter fraud panel has gone dark. Members don't know why.Even Donald Trump wants Congress to save DREAMERS. So what's the hold-up?'The Last Jedi' opens with $220 million, second best weekend all-timeCarolina Panthers owner announces sale of team amid harassment claimsJohn McCain returns to Arizona, will miss GOP tax voteTwo months later, California wildfire victims begin the long road to rebuildingTrump lawyer accuses Mueller of improperly obtaining transition emailsBritish embassy worker found dead by roadside in LebanonGuatemala's trans indigenous beauty pageant is about more than just a pretty faceMario Batali lampooned for including recipe in sexual misconduct apologyPalestinian protesters set pictures of Mike Pence on fireWhy America's business leaders aren't speaking out about TrumpPutin calls Trump to thank him for shared intelligence informationThe uncharted emotional territory of gifting DNA tests to familyPope marks 81st birthday with extra-long pizzaMeet the Press - December 17, 2017Ex-wife of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright charged with his murderEngland's Prince Harry interviews Barack Obama for radio showWhite House defends partisanship on tax reformWhite House: 'No conversation' about firing MuellerAt a wartime memorial, a push for China-Japan reconciliationPentagon admits it had a UFO program, claims it ended in 2012Buried inside the Alabama election, a lesson for the GOP in 2018Democrats hold biggest lead in congressional preference since 2008Accusations in the #MeToo era: How companies handle complaintsA teen sexting case revealed how judges let police invade children's privacyMaame Biney, 17, is first black woman to make Olympic speedskating teamSex harassment cases redraw election map next yearRussia could cut off internet to NATO countries, British military chief warnsCampaigner predicts North Korea 'peace offensive' despite U.S. standoffIs Star Wars' 'The Last Jedi' science fiction? It's time to settle this age-old argument.MSNBC's Chris Matthews was reprimanded over comments about woman in 1999'Saturday Night Live' decorates the Christmas tree with Trump, skewers Roy Moore'A Prairie Home Companion' name becomes 'Live from Here' after allegationsSydney man charged with brokering North Korea missile salesTrump defends GOP tax bill, says it will be 'gift' for middle classDemocratic Rep. Kihuen won't seek re-election amid sexual harassment claimsCalifornia's wildfire, the state's third largest, now bigger than New York CityHere's a list of political figures accused of sexual misconductCDC reportedly given list of seven banned words and phrases10,000 year-old woolly mammoth skeleton sells for $645,000Inflammatory letter sheds light on Uber's alleged misconductMore than 500 people fell sick aboard two Royal Caribbean cruisesAnita Hill to lead commission to fight sexual misconduct in HollywoodMeet America's first all-LGBTQ city councilBefore #MeToo, before Doug Jones, Alyssa Milano's activism started with a kiss on TVCould Trump be impeached for sexual harassment?Key features of the Republicans' final tax billWhy Texas' 'death penalty capital of the world' stopped executing peopleCanadian police probe 'suspicious' deaths of billionaire coupleIran allows German musician Schiller to play first Western concerts since 1979Facebook's new Messenger app is free from predators. But that doesn't make it safe.In defense of bad Christmas moviesEarthquake hits Indonesia's Java island, at least 2 deadFilmmaker Morgan Spurlock admits to history of sexual misconductFemale House candidate ends campaign after sexual harassment accusationsWhat brings Republicans and Democrats together? Holiday décor ... lots of itThe Week in Pictures: Dec. 8 - 15Essence Atkins talks black girl magic, 'The Cosby Show', divorceRubio switches to 'yes' on GOP tax bill, giving it big boostTillerson retreats on offer of unconditional North Korea talksEPA delays post-Flint rule changes for lead in drinking waterTurkish banker Hakan Atilla strikes blow in U.S. sanctions trialJudge temporarily blocks new Trump rules on birth controlPeter Jackson seems to confirm Weinstein blacklisted Mira Sorvino, Ashley JuddU.S. considers ending rule allowing spouses of H-1B visa holders to work'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' nets second-biggest Thursday box office with $45 millionWhat's next for net neutrality, and when will we see change?Five years after Sandy Hook, gun control groups still looking for big winTrump praises police after blasting 'sad,' 'disgraceful' FBIElectric vehicle vending machines are coming soonWhat 5 months of consistent, healthy weight loss looks likePenn State hazing death: Grand jury report highlights school's 'shocking apathy'From crime to baking: El Salvador's ex-gang members seek new lifeLGBTQ Films: 10 merry and gay holiday movies to add to your wish listWidow claims Kentucky lawmaker accused of molesting teen was 'lynch mob' victimAOL Instant Messenger heads to the technology graveyardTrump doesn't rule out pardon for Michael FlynnDramatic sequence shows Israeli troops shooting knife-wielding PalestinianThe Disney acquisition of Fox will change how you watch local sportsWalmart, book distributor suspend ties with Tavis SmileyHow small businesses can use Amazon to their advantageHow a 'zero-based calendar' can boost your productivity and protect your personal timeLawyer says NBC failing to protect privacy of Lauer accuserCan these water-gathering devices help avert 'pipeageddon?'Mario Batali fired from 'The Chew' amid sexual harassment scandalFlu season is coming early, looking toughHow Don Jr.'s ridiculous claim about attorney-client privilege could actually workLast day for health insurance on battleground Obamacare marketsProsecutors hope to cash in on $8.5 million in seized bitcoin from opioid ringWhen is the royal wedding? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to marry on May 19Asian Americans don't get treated for alcoholism. This group wants to change that for South Asians.Alabama loss imperils GOP's agenda for 2018First Read's Morning Clips: Tax bill hits a roadblockDan Johnson, Kentucky lawmaker who killed himself, claimed he raised woman from the deadDemocrats made a bet on Trump that just paid off — biglyDustin Hoffman exposed himself when I was 16, says playwright Cori ThomasTax bill kills health insurance mandate. Who will pay more?California issues first licenses for its legal pot marketFrom the Disney-Fox deal to Trump: 4 times 'The Simpsons' predicted the futureSuspect in deadly Charlottesville car attack faces new charge: first-degree murderFirefighter killed battling powerful California wildfireNet neutrality supporters vow lawsuits in resistance to FCC voteAyrton Little, 16, heads to Harvard with big dreamsN.Y. police open preliminary investigation into sexual assault allegations against Russell SimmonsJustine Damond killing: Prosecutor says not enough evidence yet to charge officer who shot bride-to-beFour children killed, 11 injured after train hits French school busPuerto Rico doesn't need hurricane of 'punitive taxes', activists say to CongressOmarosa's departure raises questions about White House diversitySanctions trial: Will Turkish banker Hakan Atilla take stand?Trump cuts red tape at White House event touting deregulationHow many 'likes' does it take to build a dystopia? We're about to find out.Rubio comes out against GOP tax bill, passage uncertainNYC immigrants fear raids as city fails to destroy ID card recordsU.S. jets use warning flares to chase away Russian jets over SyriaKsenia Sobchak — daughter of Putin mentor — runs in Russian electionsOmarosa Manigault Newman says she quit White House job, wasn't firedA younger Sulzberger to take the helm at The New York TimesRoy Moore slams U.S. 'immorality' in homophobic YouTube videoThe FCC just scrapped rules regulating equal access to the internetThis flood-proof garage relies on reservoir to keep cars dryExpecting 'largest groups' of U.S. deportees ever, Cambodian aid org expands servicesHaley displays missile as evidence Iran violating nuclear dealHawaii case draws attention to same-sex child support issuesDisney pays billions for Fox's big namesMove over, hygge. Meet còsagach, the latest 'cozy' wellness trend.Since Sandy Hook, nearly 1,000 kids under the age of 12 have died from gunsStar-studded animated film "Ferdinand" has a strong message about being yourselfCyntoia Brown is shamefully typical of how we treat child sex trafficking victimsSize matters: Your wine glass is getting biggerBlake Farenthold drops re-election bid amid harassment claimsChuck Schumer slams forged sex harassment documents as a 'phony allegation'Sandy Hook: How Newtown is coping five years after massacreMen plead guilty to creating 'botnet' used to crash the webRussell Simmons accused of rape by three more womenWatch as NASA announces new discovery by planet-hunting telescopeISIS weapons arsenal included some purchased by U.S. governmentThe force is strong with these new 'Star Wars' charactersWinners of the 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the YearDon't thank black women for Roy Moore's loss. Fight for us every day.Black passenger removed from Delta flight after using bathroom files bias suitBermuda to ban same-sex marriage just months after it was legalized5 exercises you can perform anywhere, anytimeTrump's controversial pick for EPA post withdraws nominationGOP reaches tax deal to slash corporate and individual ratesObamacare sign-ups surge, but enrollment likely down next yearDéjà vu: GOP's race to pass tax bill echoes 2010 Obamacare fight'Racist Sandwich': This podcast wants you to think critically about race and foodFirst Read's Morning Clips: What Trump's Russia denials mean for national securityWinter Olympics: Three openly gay men compete for a spot on U.S. Olympic teamPutin praises Trump on economy, says Russia collusion claims are 'invented'Omarosa Manigault Newman forced out of White House, sources sayPBS suspends 'Tavis Smiley' show after 'troubling' allegations of misconductDisney to buy 21st Century Fox assets for $52.4 billionFive ways to stay relevant in businessAt least 6,700 Rohingya killed in Myanmar, says aid groupAfter Alabama, Democrats have a big dream. The House and Senate.Is this mysterious space rock actually an alien spaceship?Is this the day the 'free internet' dies? Or is it all just another Y2K?2017 brings second-fewest death sentences and executionsWhat did we search Google for the most this year?Kentucky lawmaker accused of sexual assault dies in apparent suicideSalma Hayek says Harvey Weinstein forced her to do sex scene in 'Frida'Navajo Nation sues Wells Fargo in fake-account scandalWhy black women voters showed up for Doug JonesJoe Biden consoles Meghan McCain over father's health issuesLetters warn families they may lose CHIP children's health insuranceJailing of journalists worldwide hits record high, activist group saysRoy Moore lost his election in Alabama. But the GOP risks losing its soul.Palestinian President Abbas says UN should replace U.S. as Mideast mediatorN.Y. Gov. Cuomo tells reporter her question on sexual harassment is 'disservice to women'Plug pulled on Trump pick who called trans kids part of 'Satan's plan'LiAngelo Ball says UCLA made him thank Trump for his releaseFive years after my sister died at Sandy Hook, the gun lobby is working to make us less safeEx-polygamous sect leader gets nearly 5 years in fraud caseUnder fire after Moore loss, Bannon reloads for war on McConnellAkayed Ullah hears charges in NYC subway bombing from hospital bedA 'Secret Santa' left staff at Arizona diner a $2,000 holiday tipFederal Reserve hikes interest rates for third time this yearGeminid meteor shower tonight will be year's best, NASA saysRepublicans step up attacks on special counsel Robert Mueller5 'Star Wars' technologies now moving from make-believe to realityMinnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith appointed to Franken's Senate seatElectric cars' driving range may be set for a big step forwardNASA says '3200 Phaethon' asteroid won't hit Earth. Here's what could happen if it did.How to take a shower, according to dermatologistsPat DiNizio, lead singer of Smithereens, dead at 62Putin's Syria victory lap is premature, experts say'Bigotry did not win': LGBTQ advocates celebrate Roy Moore's defeat in Alabama21 Rohingya women detail systemic, brutal rapes by Myanmar armed forcesLatin America's first pope says church is mestizo, native, blackDoug Jones' Alabama win can't distract from the lessons Democrats must learnCalifornia surfers brave wildfire smoke to catch wavesGolden Globes snubbed 'Girls Trip' because Hollywood cannot handle black joyChina marks Nanking Massacre by offering Japan 'friendship'Three Florida men charged after shark-dragging video goes viralJustice Sonia Sotomayor's great idea for teaching civics to English-language learnersJudge bars Dennis Hastert from being alone with kids, having pornGillibrand calls Trump a 'bully' trying to silence her and his accusersAnderson Cooper says someone accessed his Twitter account to taunt TrumpHow to worry betterInside Trump's White House: Fallout from Alabama's Senate raceDemocrats hail women who accused Moore, Republicans rip Trump, BannonVenezuela opposition, political prisoners win human rights award from EUMeet Doug Jones, Alabama's first Democratic senator in 25 yearsAlabama's women wrote the verdict on Roy MooreLive blog: Doug Jones beats Roy Moore in Alabama Senate raceCalifornia coast battles massive wildfireIn stunning upset, Democrat Doug Jones is projected winner over Roy Moore in Alabama Senate raceAlabama results show that a 2018 wave is building'Totally devastated,' says mom of Utah man Josh Holt, ordered to stand trial in VenezuelaTicks fed on dinosaurs, amber evidence showsMeet the 'Cosplay Parents' devoting retirement to costumes and conventionsFirst Read's Morning Clips: About last night in AlabamaBon Jovi, Nina Simone among five 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducteesRussian delegation arrives in North Korea as Tillerson softens U.S. stanceJustice Dept. releases text messages from anti-Trump FBI agent, lawyer who were having affairLongtime friendship with Joe Biden pays off for Jones in Senate electionAllegations, Democratic surge doomed Roy Moore, exit poll showsIllegal campfire caused 'Skirball' blaze that torched homes in Bel-Air, officials sayFive things to know about acting San Francisco Mayor London BreedTillerson says U.S. open to North Korea talks 'without precondition'Moore vs. Jones: 5 things to watch as Alabama votes in Senate raceRoy Moore's Senate race is a referendum on Christian values in the age of TrumpPeople magazine reveals photo of Trump with accuser he claims he never metHaley will display missile, other evidence Iran supplying Yemen rebelsSan Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, dead at 65, remembered as 'good man with a good heart'Democrats rally behind Gillibrand after Trump's 'sexist smear'Farenthold staffer tries to gather support for embattled congressmanOlympic marathoner Ted Corbitt remembered 10 years after his deathMelania and Ivanka Trumps' botched NYC mayor votes thrown outOpioid crisis straining foster system as kids pried from homesSenators say bill would save motorists from being killed in truck crashes'Feminism' is Merriam-Webster's 2017 Word of the YearNYC bomb suspect's Facebook post said Trump 'failed to protect' U.S.The simple way we might turn food waste into green energyCharlottesville survivor Marcus Martin still healing after deadly rallyTrying to learn better español? A podcast of true travel stories aims to keep you engagedI broke my silence on Roy Moore. Now I'm saying #NoMoore in the Alabama election.North Korean gulags 'as terrible, or even worse' than Nazi camps, Auschwitz survivor saysThe 10 hottest tech toys for everyone on your gift listHQ Trivia app becomes overnight sensation5 better, healthier bowls of ramen to make tonightWhy Trump's provocative Jerusalem move hasn't sparked an intifadaAlabama dad blasts Roy Moore, mourns gay daughter in viral videoWith 'I, Tonya,' is it finally time for Tonya Harding's public redemption?Trump directs NASA to return to the moon before aiming at MarsTrump attorney says FBI, DOJ 'conflicts' require second special counselSandy Hook shooting anniversary: How schools have changed securityFifty-six female Democratic lawmakers ask House to investigate Trump sexual misconduct claimsAs Roy Moore seeks Senate seat, Alabama community embraces its LGBTQ neighborsPepsiCo makes biggest public pre-order of Tesla Semis: 100 trucksCharles Jenkins, U.S. soldier who deserted to North Korea, diesVigorous exercise can slow Parkinson'sHow digital influencers are diversifying the multibillion-dollar beauty industryAlabama race has big stakes for Trump, GOP and 2018In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' Kelly Marie Tran steps into stardomFirst Read's Morning Clips: It's Election Day in AlabamaTurkey snubs NATO allies and buys missile systems from RussiaNYC blast suspect Akayed Ullah aimed to avenge Muslim deaths, sources saySouth Korea conducts anti-terror drills ahead of 2018 Winter OlympicsThe Democratic pivot on sexual harassment is calculated politics at its most effectiveWhy Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated across the U.S.Moore vs. Jones: Where the Alabama Senate candidates stand on the issuesRoy Moore goes on attack as wife raises eyebrows: 'One of our attorneys is a Jew'NFL Network suspends Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk, two others over harassment allegations'Attempted terrorist attack': Suspect held after NYC rush-hour blastMario Batali steps away from 'The Chew' and businesses after misconduct allegationsThomas Fire rages on and becomes fifth largest in California historyNew CDC director questioned about financial conflictsTreasury Department releases analysis of GOP tax plan. It's only one page long.Political reporter Ryan Lizza fired by The New Yorker for misconductCory Booker slams Trump's 'all-out assault' on LGBTQ AmericansApple buys music-recognition app ShazamFamily frustrated by lack of search efforts in Native America woman Olivia Lone Bear's disappearanceSanders goes off on the media at White House press briefingTrump looms large over international LGBTQ political conference'Shame' to end NAFTA, build wall as Mexico rebounds, says tourism ministerJudge rejects Trump's request to further delay transgender military enlistmentGeneration at risk: America's youngest facing mental health crisisHow Roy Moore helped me leave the Republican Party and join the DemocratsFirst black Santa in nation's largest mall talks diversity behind the red suitSupersonic air travel just took another big step toward rebirthWomen who accused Trump of sexual misconduct speak outWork smart: Create a collaborative environment'Coco,' Guillermo Del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' nominated for Golden GlobesBooker campaigned in Alabama for Doug Jones — and for himselfSupreme Court declines to hear gay workplace discrimination caseWill Jones campaign welcome Obama's help against Moore?4 tools to help you get out (and stay out) of debtRepublicans are looking for any way to saddle students with more debtDespite centuries, Mayan healers are still curing, caring with ancient, sacred ritualsFocus on Flynn, Trump timeline suggests obstruction is on Mueller's mindHow the Indian Jewish community is preserving traditions for the next generationPollsters, pundits say Alabama Senate race impossible to predictPutin praises Russian military in Syria visit, announces partial withdrawalHere's the overlooked dynamic in Alabama — the enthusiasm gapFirst Read's Morning Clips: Mueller's focus on FlynnWhat you need to know about vitamin D deficiencyKeaton Jones bullying video inspires support from LeBron James, Chris EvansNew evacuations ordered as California wildfires whip across regionIn Alabama, evangelicals weigh good, evil and Roy MooreU.S. joint drills simulate attack targeting North Korea missilesPublic defenders nationwide say they're overworked and underfundedSaudi Arabia to allow movie theaters for first time in decadesRoy Moore's white female voters are part of a long history of internalized misogynyVenezuela's ruling party says it wins big in mayoral electionsDemonstrators protest Trump's controversial Jerusalem announcementPioneering black journalist Simeon Booker dies at age 99'Coco' again tops the box office — but here comes 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age apologizes for kicking photographer in faceRoy Moore forges on as Alabama prepares to voteStopgap spending plan leaves out CHIP kids' health planFrom behind bars to the James Beard HouseWhy the rich and famous are starting to prefer pickup trucksPolice officer with PTSD from Pulse massacre loses his jobWWE wrestler Rich Swann arrested on domestic violence chargesCelebrity publicist Max Clifford dies in prison during sex crimes sentenceMan who saved rabbit from California wildfires explains his decisionAmbassador Haley says Trump accusers have right to be heardMeet the Press - December 10, 2017House committee may subpoena Donald Trump Jr. for unanswered questionsPope prays for leaders to 'avert a new spiral of violence' over JerusalemData: Republican Party ID drops after Trump electionUN calls for urgent evacuation of 137 sick Syrian childrenSanders: Congress shouldn't jump the gun on Trump impeachmentNew discovery could change the way we look for alien lifeArab states demand reversal of Trump's Jerusalem decisionTrump surrounds himself with generals who are masculine — but also obedient'SNL' Santa gets kids' tough questions about Franken, Moore, TrumpDoug Jones needs black voters to beat Roy Moore in Alabama. They aren't there yet.Tears, pomp, extravagance as France mourns rocker Johnny HallydaySouth Carolina serial killer Todd Kohlhepp says there are more victimsCalifornia faces 'new normal' of intense wildfires, governor saysFamily can't forgive former KKK member-turned-Catholic priest who terrorized them'Mom, what's a pager?' Explaining the obsolete to your kids (and yourself)Trump's visit to Mississippi Civil Rights Museum underscores national tensionBillion-dollar climate disasters devastate and drain the nationThe Week in Pictures: Dec. 1 - 81st death in California wildfires reported, firefighters make progressAfter John Conyers retires, his Congressional seat will remain vacant for 11 monthsBitcoin keeps breaking records, but should you invest in the year's hottest commodity?Walter Scott shooting: Michael Slager, ex-officer, sentenced to 20 years in prisonArchaeologists find two ancient Egyptian tombs in LuxorHeisman finalists Jackson and Love could make college football historyMet Opera conductor James Levine won't face charges in Illinois, prosecutors sayFormer Houston Mayor Annise Parker to lead LGBTQ Victory FundIraq says war against ISIS is over: 'Your land' is liberatedThat cute animal selfie you took on vacation encouraged animal abuseTrump's North Korea policy could trigger famine, experts warnAppeals court rules that 'Making a Murderer' defendant Dassey's confession standsDR Congo: 15 U.N. peacekeepers dead, dozens hurt in 'huge attack'Trump says 'get out and vote for Roy Moore' at Florida rallyAfter new wildfires, why would anyone live in California?Prosecutors say emails prove Manafort heavily edited Ukraine op-edFormer aide says GOP Rep. Trent Franks offered her $5 million to carry his childWinners and losers in the Senate tax billSouthern California wildfires grow, threatening more homes and wiping out communitiesTrumps got emails offering documents after WikiLeaks made them publicSandusky's son sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of girlsNBC News hires outside firm for mandatory anti-harassment trainingMoore accuser says she added notes to his yearbook messageAztec High School shooting: Gunman disguised himself, randomly killed at schoolArizona Rep. Trent Franks quits after asking female staffers about surrogacyTrump will not speak publicly at opening of Mississippi's Civil Rights MuseumStorm-battered teams face final football showdownThe Thomas Fire forced me from my home. This is what it's like to evacuate.California wildfires' vast scale seen in astronaut's photosDeputy national security adviser Dina Powell to leave White HouseThis robotic manta ray may speed underwater search and rescueEthics probe into Farenthold picks up steam after accuser agrees to cooperate'X-Men' director Bryan Singer accused of sexually assaulting 17-year-old boyKal Penn signs deal to publish collection of essaysWildfire tears through San Diego CountyStagnant wages and soaring profits belie the trickle-down logic of Trump's tax cutsHow 'intuitive eating' helped this woman love her body and get healthyFirst Vietnamese-American Catholic bishop, dead at 77, helped connect refugees to U.S.Mystery money floods Alabama in Senate race's final daysTrump signs 2-week spending bill to avoid shutdownMost workers say that they'd rather skip the holiday party. Here's how to survive it.Trump's Civil Rights Museum invitation stuck a knife in Mississippi's backLooking for a holiday book? Latino writers recommend their favorite picksTrump Jerusalem move sparks more protests across Muslim worldLongtime Univision anchor Maria Elena Salinas says goodbyeBrexit 'breakthrough' secured, but there's a long road aheadFirings come at a precarious time for the big TV morning showsNunes cleared of accusations that he disclosed secrets related to Russia investigationRobust jobs report show 228,000 people were hired last monthMeet the harpist using traditional Indian music and American jazz to 'bridge worlds'Don't snooze on the battle for Senate control in 2018First Read's Morning Clips: Shutdown averted — for nowDaniel Shaver shooting: Ex-Arizona police officer acquitted of murderCongress temporarily averts shutdown, sends Trump stopgap spending billFranken exit could be game-changer for control of SenateNew wildfire racing near San Diego adds to California crews' burdenMembers of unrecognized frat arrested for torturing rat in hazing incidentHit by Harvey, two Texas high school football teams hit backIs Donald Trump's mental health becoming dangerous? Medical experts weigh in.How North Korea recruits its army of young hackersTrump to make medical exam public after slurring words, White House saysVolunteers help save tiny coastal town of La Conchita from California wildfiresWounded woman drops 'bump stock' maker from Las Vegas shooting lawsuit6 easy ways to add cardio to your strength workoutAre 3-D mammograms really better? U.S. puts scans to the testTurkish gold trader Reza Zarrab accused of raping NYC cellmateBitcoin pays for entire wedding as its price soars past $16,000Al Franken harassed women and should resign. But it's OK to admit his loss hurts.Two students killed in Aztec High School shooting in New MexicoNew estimate says 46 million Americans headed to Alzheimer'sProsecutors: Manafort wrote op-ed with man linked to Russian intelligenceEPA will replace Obama's plan to reduce carbon emissions, Pruitt saysSchumer and Pelosi meet with Trump after ditching last weekNorth Carolina officials refuse to pay ransomware hackers, following expert adviceHarold Ford Jr. blasts misconduct claim that led to firing by Morgan StanleyParents of Tampa shooting suspect Howell Donaldson ordered to talkBada bing! New Jersey whacks 'Sopranos' strip clubNikki Haley casts some doubt on U.S. athletes at 2018 PyeongChang OlympicsReport finds U.S.-born Asian Americans report more discrimination than immigrantsThings you can't avoid in Alabama: Football, Christmas and Roy MooreSouthern California wildfire devours homes as residents escapeGymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sentenced to 60 years for child porn crimesFBI Director Christopher Wray defends agency after Trump tweetFBI head seems to confirm Russia probes have asked for wiretap warrantsIn Honduras, a tense time as elections put democracy through the testAl Franken resigns, blasts Republican hypocrisy on sexual misconductRead Sen. Al Franken's resignation speechRep. Maxine Waters to LGBTQ community: 'I will be with you in the fights ahead'Iran-sponsored hackers have targeted Israel, Saudis, Turkey since 201445 Years Ago: Apollo 17 photos spotlight last moonwalkersTrump's lawyer: Summer Zervos can't sue in state court. Legal expert: Wrong.Artificial life just moved a step closer to realityGymnast McKayla Maroney plunged into 'emotional abyss' by abuseLooking for college scholarships? Here's some advice for Latino students.Democrats turn on Franken to get to MooreDemocrats stampede to drive Sen. Franken from office amid sexual misconduct allegationsCities are scrambling to host Amazon. Taxpayers will pay the price.Middle East on edge after Trump's 'dangerous' Jerusalem moveSupermassive black hole is the most distant ever observedLos Angeles threatened as wildfires spread, forcing thousands to evacuateDems clean house, leaving GOP to grapple with harassment issueReports of crimes against Asians are rising in some cities. Police are working to figure out why.First Read's Morning Clips: Republicans put Mueller in their crosshairsSaudi Arabia hosts first concert by female performer in country's historyBirth control pills still raise breast cancer riskPatagonia sues to block Trump's reductions to Utah national monumentsU.K. defense secretary says we should 'eliminate' ISIS fightersNorth Korea says war with the U.S. is inevitableTrump's Jerusalem move undermines U.S. interests and credibility, analysts sayVolkswagen manager jailed for 7 years in diesel scamAustralian Parliament approves same-sex marriageVladimir Putin announces he'll run for re-election in 2018Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, upending U.S. policyWorld leaders slam Trump's Jerusalem move as 'irresponsible' and 'dangerous'Brexit is engulfed in chaos as 'perfect storm' threatens U.K. governmentIdyllic Bel-Air has seen fires before and most still refuse to leaveJohn Conyers III arrested but not prosecuted in domestic abuse caseWalter Scott's son makes emotional plea for justice at Michael Slager's sentencing'Fake News': Provocative billboard claims the Gospel isn't trueRep. Judy Chu among those arrested in D.C. during Dream Act rallyGhost Ship: Survivor recalls escape from Oakland warehouse during deadly 2016 fireTime's person of the year is 'The Silence Breakers' of #MeToo movementPollution can counteract exercise benefits, study findsSelf-taught financial advisers keep it real about money managementL.A. to become largest U.S. city with legal recreational marijuanaHouse passes NRA-backed 'concealed carry' gun bill'Do the right thing': Thousands rally in D.C. for Dream Act to protect young immigrantsFlagship tech conference CES faces backlash for all-male keynote speaker lineupBrown University investigating alleged hazing on men's swimming and diving teamMassachusetts church nativity scene includes list of mass shootingsTry this meditation to chase the winter blues awayHey Alexa, where are all the lower prices at Whole Foods?Can a strong holiday season save our favorite retailers from bankruptcy?Impeachment effort quashed by House Republicans and DemocratsTrump threatens government shutdown, blames DemocratsRead Trump's full speech recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capitalTrump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is cruel. It may also hasten peace.Six women say Harvey Weinstein cover-up was racketeering in new lawsuitMeet the couple behind the Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court caseWhistleblower: Flynn told ex-partner Russia sanctions would be ripped upKim Davis turned him away. Now he's running to unseat her.There's a major tech tit for tat going on between Amazon and GoogleAnalysis: Masterpiece Cakeshop case could have 'tremendous implications'7 foods you should always store in the fridge (and what to leave in the pantry)Brokers tout mix-and-match coverage to avoid high-cost ACA plansBorder arrests down, but other immigrant detentions up in Trump eraYoung Soprano Nadine Sierra is making history in the opera worldBannon rips Romney (and his sons) for lack of military serviceA mental trick to help you deal with rude people this holiday seasonDoctors identify brain abnormalities in U.S. Embassy victims from Cuba attackNew spacesuit will rescue astronauts who become lost in spacePennsylvania lawmaker scolds male colleague during meeting: 'I'm a heterosexual'ISIS wannabe allegedly posted details encouraging attack on Prince GeorgeExtremism is not going away. So how do we talk about the Nazi next door?Beyoncé surprises Colin Kaepernick to present SI Muhammad Ali Legacy AwardHere's how Trump, Moore and Bannon have transformed the GOPFirst Read's Morning Clips: Bannon Attacks RomneyFive books by Asian Americans perfect for your holiday shopping listTrump plan to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital triggers warningsNorth Korea crisis: China paper publishes nuclear attack adviceHow diet shakes and dropping sodas reversed diabetesBritish PM Theresa May was target of assassination plot, court hearsAtlanta mayor's race is too close to call as recount loomsTrump cutting Bears Ears and other national monuments sets up environmental showdownMy depression kept me inert for two years. My family's help got me through.Gold trader Reza Zarrab says he paid $45,000 bribe to U.S. prison guardThousands flee massive Southern California wildfireDonald Trump Jr. likely to face questions on Russian contacts from House panelDonald Trump Jr. asked Russian lawyer for info on Clinton FoundationFederal worker morale ticks up overall but drops at State, FBIFederal grand jury indicts Mexican man acquitted in Kate Steinle killing on new chargesTrump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel capital, delay embassy moveJohnny Hallyday, singer known as the 'French Elvis,' dies at 74Christine Keeler, model in Britain's sex-and-spy Profumo scandal, dies at 75Terry Crews sues agent over alleged groping incidentSummer Zervos defamation suit: Trump lawyer says president can't be sued in state courtAmid abuse scandal, Roy Moore left with ghost of a campaignDoug Jones attacks: Moore belongs in prison, not the U.S. SenateWhy is America the only country still sentencing children to life without parole?John Conyers retires from Congress, endorses son, amid harassment scandalMassage Envy partners with anti-sexual violence group after misconduct allegationsSupermarket tabloid editor Dylan Howard accused of sexual misconductThese baby worms are good news for future Mars settlersDanny Masterson exits his Netflix show over rape allegationsWhy older women will rule the world: The future is female, MIT expert saysBullying drove 13-year-old Rosalie Avila to kill herself, parents sayInternational Olympic Committee bars Russia from 2018 Winter Games over dopingFour years of Dateline's Missing in America: 90 still missingConyers allegations: Ex-staffer says congressman 'inappropriately touched' herApple agrees to pay $15.4 billion in back taxes to Ireland — even though the Irish don't want itCash-strapped FEMA could claw back overtime pay from staffers after busy yearTrump cabinet member Elaine Chao recalls her own #MeToo moment'Angela Site' uncovers details on one of first enslaved Africans in AmericaSupreme Court hears why baker refused to make a wedding cake for gay coupleICE deportation arrests soar under Trump administration, drop in border arrestsNow you can order coffee, donuts, or dinner reservations from your car's dashboardProfessor who suggested Sandy Hook massacre was hoax sues Florida Atlantic UniversityHow bug-delivering drones are helping defeat deadly diseasesOsaka mayor says he will end San Francisco sister city ties over 'comfort women' statueLaVar Ball won't thank Trump after son freed, but he did send him sneakersPresident Claire Underwood is the catharsis women need after #MeTooAustria's supreme court paves way for same-sex marriageSizing up the Alabama race: Party ID vs. a historically bad candidateWoman sues Bill O'Reilly and Fox for defamation over harassmentJohn Oliver engages in heated exchange with Dustin Hoffman over sexual misconduct claimsStop gambling with national security, and end the visa lottery6 holiday shopping scams (and how to avoid them)Gold trader Reza Zarrab consulted mystics about sanctions trialFirst Read's Morning Clips: A baffling legal strategyMassive diamond sold to benefit Sierra Leone brings in $6.5 millionDisappearing Arctic ice could make California droughts worseScientists see big things for 'world's smallest tape recorder'The ugly election between white and black candidates for Atlanta mayorBilly Bush 'infuriated' by report Trump denied 'Access Hollywood' tapePoll: 31% of Republicans want a different presidential nominee in 2020Fugitive $550M Social Security fraudster lawyer caught in HondurasRNC jumps back in Alabama Senate Race after Trump endorses Roy MooreStickman drawing of school shooting on student's homework leads to Florida man's arrestIs Atlanta in danger of losing its 'Black Mecca' status?Trump announces reductions to Bears Ears, Grand Staircase monumentsSupreme Court allows full enforcement of Trump travel banIllinois attorney general investigating bus company after ad called 'racist'Repeal of health insurance mandate in GOP tax bill could have big effectsTrump's proclamation shrinking Bears Ears will hurt all of usRomney's back, and that's a problem for Trump that could get worseKenyan entrepreneurs help youth thrive in Africa's emerging 'Silicon Valley'Microwave weapon could fry North Korean missile controls, say expertsSentencing begins for Michael Slager, ex-cop who killed Walter ScottTrump administration proposes rolling back Obama-era tip-pooling ruleSheryl Sandberg warns women may face workplace backlash following #MeToo movementFact check: Trump accused Clinton of lying but the FBI said she did notMemo to Trump lawyer: A president can obstruct justiceFamily fears missing teen Jabez Spann may have witnessed homicideSchumer and Pelosi invited back to White House after standing up TrumpSupreme Court likely to rule states can allow sports bettingSupreme Court stays out of Texas gay marriage battle'House of Cards' final season to resume without Kevin SpaceyMichael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI in Mueller probeCVS-Aetna deal could spur a wave of changes on how Americans get treatmentTrump officially endorses Roy Moore in AlabamaTrump defends Michael Flynn, points finger at Hillary ClintonHipster internet favorite Reddit may have to lose its edge to go publicTrump's quiet reshaping of the judiciary could be his most lasting legacyTrump lawyer: 'The president cannot obstruct justice'Meek Mill will stay in prison, judge says rapper is a 'danger to community'What is mercury retrograde? And is there anything to it?Yemen's former president Ali Abdullah Saleh killed by Houthis, party saysAmazon drone designed to self-destruct in emergencies. 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Collins outlines deal-making behind tax voteMcConnell on Moore: 'We're going to let the people of Alabama decide'Feinstein: Senate Russia probe building obstruction case against TrumpPope prays that Honduras peacefully resolves political crisisSupreme Court to decide if more states can legalize sports bettingTrump tweet suggests he knew Flynn had lied to FBI at time of firingPoll: Views on sexual harassment at work divide women by ageRoy Moore? 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