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Trump meets with Al Gore

WASHINGTON – Former Vice President Al Gore said Monday he had a “productive” meeting with Donald Trump, calling it “an extremely interesting conversation.” Gore, a leading voice o...

DATE: Dec 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Texas sinkhole swallows 2 cars

A deadly sinkhole in an industrial part of San Antonio swallowed two cars Sunday evening, killing one person and nearly trapping another who had to be rescued by passers-by. The c...

DATE: Dec 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump taps former campaign rival Carson as housing secretary

NEW YORK – Donald Trump chose retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson on Monday to be secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, raising fresh concerns about the lack of experienc...

DATE: Dec 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Democrats aim to rebuild in Midwest

DES MOINES, Iowa – With the dust now settled from the election, Democrats are looking to rebuild the political “blue wall” of traditionally Democratic upper Midwest and Great Lakes states th...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Oakland warehouse fire leaves 33 dead

Fire chief: This will be a long, arduous process

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Skiing Santas tackle the slopes in annual Maine charity

NEWRY, Maine – Whether he’s called Santa Claus, Father Christmas or Pere Noel, he had a slew of jolly, red-suited lookalikes hit the ski slopes on Sunday in Maine. About 180 Saint...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Dakota Access oil pipeline won't get easement

Contingent from FLC says fight just beginning

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

More than cookie sellers, Girl Scouts enter music industry

NEW YORK – The Girl Scouts of the USA are used to making you smile with sweet cookies, but now they’re hoping to soothe your ears with sweet music. The organization announced Thur...

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Syrian, allied troops advance in besieged Aleppo

Rebels reportedly take down a jet

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fire tears through Oakland dance party, killing at least 9

OAKLAND, Calif. – Fire tore through an Oakland warehouse converted into artist studios during a late night dance party, killing at least nine people, and officials said Saturday that the dea...

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World