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North Korean diplomat describes nukes as ‘sword of justice’

MOSCOW – Russian state news agency Tass says North Korea’s foreign minister has described his nation’s nuclear weapons as a “sword of justice.” Tass quoted North Korean Foreign Mi...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

County officials vote to repeal Chicago-area soda tax

CHICAGO – The Chicago-area’s penny-per-ounce tax on soda and sweetened drinks was repealed Wednesday after a monthslong conflict that included a court battle and millions of dollars’ worth o...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Rainbow flag flies at US monument, but not on federal land

NEW YORK – Gay rights activists who worked to get a rainbow flag installed permanently at the newly created Stonewall National Monument are upset the National Park Service says the flag isn’...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Self-driving cars: Not ready yet, but new rules open a path

LOS ANGELES – Although consumers can’t yet get a self-driving car for themselves, the technology’s long and windy road to market is getting shorter. A public rollout is not immine...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Man sues city for arresting him over parody Facebook page

CLEVELAND – A man acquitted of a felony for creating a fake Facebook page that parodied a suburban Cleveland police department is suing the city, saying they violated his right to free speec...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump: ‘About time’ NFL demands players stand during anthem

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says “it is about time” that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demands “that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY.” ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

House GOP moves to revamp law on national monuments

Utah’s Rob Bishop creates bill to prevent designations of certain size

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Facebook exec meets with lawmakers amid Russia probe

WASHINGTON – One of Facebook’s top executives met Wednesday with House members investigating the company’s Russia-linked ads and told them the social media giant is serious about dealing wit...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

McConnell promises to speed pace on judicial nominees

WASHINGTON – The Senate’s top Republican, facing increasing pressure from conservative groups, is seeking to upend a longstanding Senate tradition in order to speed the confirmation pace on ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Winds whip new terror into deadly California wildfires

SONOMA, Calif. – Fueled by the return of strong winds, the wildfires tearing through California wine country exploded in size and number Wednesday as authorities ordered new evacuations and ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ryan says bump stocks should be addressed by regulation

WASHINGTON – New federal rules would be “the smartest, quickest” way to regulate the device the gunman in the Las Vegas massacre used to heighten his firepower, House Speaker Paul Ryan said ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Judge allows Dakota Access pipeline to keep running

BISMARCK, N.D. – A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Dakota Access oil pipeline can continue operating while a study is completed to assess its environmental impact on an American India...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World