The Justice Department says former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn has been very cooperative with the ongoing Russia probe and with an unspecified criminal investigation.
This Supreme Court Case Could Impact The Mueller Probe And Boost Trump’s Pardon Power
A case of a man tried twice for the same gun charge by the federal government and the state of Alabama could have ramifications for the Mueller investigation into the Trump campaign and Russia.
Is America Ready For Prescription Heroin?
In some countries, doctors prescribe medical-grade heroin to patients with long-term addiction. Could it ever happen the U.S.? A new report from RAND Corporation outlines the pros and cons.
Christmas Dinner Rocketed To International Space Station
A cargo that included 5,600 pounds of supplies, science experiments and holiday dinner treats for the crew was launched on Wednesday.
‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside,’ Seen As Sexist, Frozen Out By Radio Stations
Programmers have banned the song after fielding listener complaints that the song is offensive, only to face a backlash against that decision.
Georgia Charges Iranians In Ransomware Attack On Atlanta
U.S. Attorney Byung Pak says Faramarz Savandi and Mohammed Mansouri were behind the cyber extortion scheme that crippled many of the city’s computer systems in March, causing millions in damages.
Border Patrol Supervisor Indicted After Allegedly Confessing To Killing 4 Women
A Texas prosecutor says the suspect targeted sex workers in an effort to clean the streets of Laredo. If convicted, Juan David Ortiz could face execution.
As Evacuation Orders Lift, Some Paradise Residents Return Home To Devastation
Part of the Northern California town obliterated by the Camp Fire was reopened Wednesday, allowing people to return and see what is left of their community.
North Korea Seen Expanding Missile Base
Satellite images reveal tunneling and other construction activity at two sites near the Chinese border that are believed to house long-range missiles that could in theory reach the United States.
6 U.S. Military Personnel Missing After ‘Mishap’ Off Coast Of Japan
The U.S. Marine Corps has released preliminary details of an incident involving two aircraft in flight. One service member has been rescued.
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Up Again. What Now, Climate?
The fortuitous dip in emissions of the main greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, during the past three years is over, as economies turn up. The trend in the near future looks grim, say climate scientists.
Italian Court Orders Getty Museum To Return Statue To Italy
The Getty Museum in Los Angeles says it has no intention of returning the “Statue of a Victorious Youth,” a piece of art from ancient Greece discovered off the Italian coast in the 1960s.
USA Gymnastics Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
USAG says the filing will help resolve claims against it by athletes who allege abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar. But bankruptcy may disrupt the pending legal actions against the organization.
The Rise And Fall Of Michael Flynn
The former general was known as a talented officer in the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But in Washington, he was dogged by a strange and contradictory relationship with Russia.
Facebook Execs Seen Discussing Data Privacy, Competitors In Leaked Documents
“We don’t feel we have had straight answers from Facebook,” a member of the U.K. Parliament says. The company had fought to keep the records private; some are marked “highly confidential.”
More Raw Beef Recalled After Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak
More than 12 million pounds of meat are now included in the recall. Officials say some 250 people have been sickened. They fear contaminated beef may remain in people’s freezers.
Student Arrested After Protesting University’s Plan To Return A Confederate Statue
Maya Little led a rally against the plan to relocate “Silent Sam” in a new, multimillion-dollar history and education center on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
NYT: Disgraced CBS Chief Les Moonves Misled Investigators
According to a report obtained by The New York Times, lawyers working for CBS say Moonves obstructed an investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct. His lucrative exit package may be withheld.
Infections May Raise The Risk Of Mental Illness In Children
A large study of Danish kids finds that childhood infections are linked with a higher risk of developing some mental illnesses. The risk is highest in the months immediately following the infection.
Cuba Extends Internet To Mobile Phones, Promising New Access
It was only 10 years ago that the Castro government lifted its ban that prohibited regular citizens from buying computers. Today, phones are a key method of accessing the Internet in Cuba.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Vote To Limit Powers Of New Democratic Governor
Despite protests from voters, Republican legislators in Wisconsin have voted to curb the authority of Gov.-elect Tony Evers, a Democrat who will take office in January. The list of changes is long.
Space Needle, Meet Lord Stanley: Seattle Is Getting Its Own NHL Team
The league’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the city’s bid to become the 32nd active franchise in the NHL. The team expects to take the ice for the first time in 2021.
Turbulent Trump Era May Unseat The Guardian Of The New Hampshire Primary
For 40 years, New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner’s office has been a mandatory stop for presidential hopefuls. But his brief association with President Trump may cost him his job.
Trump Emoluments Case: A Blast Of Subpoenas And A Politically Risky Schedule
A lawsuit involving President Trump and his D.C. hotel could hit the headlines in the fall of 2019, prime time in the next presidential campaign.
School-Based Counselors Help Kids Cope With Fallout From Drug Addiction
More than 50 Massachusetts schools are participating in a new program that brings counselors in to help children deal with the stress and trauma of living in families struggling with drug addiction.
U. Of Maryland Hires Michael Locksley To Lead Football Team In Time Of Tumult
The new head coach is replacing DJ Durkin, who was fired after a player died under his watch. Now, Locksley must revive a program mired in controversy, though he has a spotty coaching past of his own.
Authorities Lift Tsunami Warning For South Pacific Islands After Massive Quake
The magnitude 7.6 temblor prompted fears that a tsunami might strike Vanuatu and the French territory of New Caledonia. But within hours, local officials said the worst of the danger had passed.
Michael Flynn Has Provided ‘Substantial Assistance’ In Russia Inquiry, Feds Say
Prosecutors said Flynn’s cooperation since his guilty plea has been so valuable that a judge should be lenient at sentencing, but the full details still aren’t public in a heavily redacted document.
Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein Settles Defamation Suit, Silencing Women’s Testimony
Epstein took a plea deal that was negotiated by now-Labor Secretary Alex Acosta in 2008 for two cases. Other alleged victims, however, have not had their accusations heard in court.
Demonstrators Across Israel Protest Violence Against Women
The protesters honored women killed in 2018, and called for the government to take action. They used empty shoes and posed as victims in graphic displays.
Democrats Weigh Options In Potentially Tainted N.C. Congressional Race
State investigators appear focused on whether a Republican political operative violated the law by hiring people to collect mail-in ballots from voters. The GOP candidate won with a 900-vote margin.
Journalist Flies Home To The Philippines To Face Arrest Warrant, Posts Bail
Maria Ressa, the head of Rappler, an online news outlet known to criticize the Philippine government, was charged with tax evasion. “I will do what I need to do to face all of this,” she said.
Satanic Sculpture Installed At Illinois Statehouse, Just In Time For The Holidays
There’s a Nativity scene for Christmas, a menorah for Hanukkah, and something a little different: an arm holding an apple, with a snake coiled around it.
Too Much Vitamin D In Dog Food May Have Poisoned Pets, Spurring Recalls And FDA Alert
The FDA says pet owners should watch out for vitamin D toxicity. Recalled brands include Abound, Nutrisca and Natural Life.
Pentagon Will Train Recruits Holding Green Cards Following Court Order
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon provided no rationalization for recruiting immigrants and then delaying their military service.
6 Little Words Helped Make George H.W. Bush (A 1-Term) President
“Read my lips” succeeded at countering Bush’s image problem. But if it improved his chances of being elected in 1988, it may have ruined his chances of being re-elected in 1992.