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House adds 2 GOP members after North Carolina election wins
Two Republicans who triumphed last week in North Carolina special elections became members of the House on Tuesday, including one whose narrow win displayed...
WRAPUP 10-Saudi oil attacks came from southwest Iran, U.S. official says, raising tensions
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The United States believes the attacks that crippled Saudi Arabian oil facilities last weekend originated in southwestern Iran, a...
Off-duty Chicago police officer Paul Escamilla dies in apparent suicide on NW Side
An off-duty Chicago police officer died Monday evening in an apparent suicide in a forest preserve on the Northwest Side.
White House upgrade: First lady’s done a lot with the place
Like anyone who has ever spruced up their home, Melania Trump will have a few new touches to showcase Friday when guests visit the...
Wary of conflict with Iran, Trump takes go-slow approach to attack on Saudi oil
Known for acting on impulse, President Donald Trump has adopted an uncharacteristically go-slow approach over whether to hold Iran responsible for attacks on Saudi...
Drone delivers shark warning to surfer
A surfer enjoying the pristine waters off Australia's east coast Sunday didn't see the large shark beneath the surface, but a nearby drone operator...
Blaming shelters and street sleeping, Donald Trump blasts California for homeless crisis
Donald Trump hands out a conservative prescription to remedy homelessness, blaming shelters and calling for cities to ban sleeping on streets.
‘We are losing the race’ on climate catastrophe, warns UN chief
Washington (AFP) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday the world was "losing the race" to avert climate disaster, but that greenhouse gas reduction...
The Latest: Pelosi swears in 2 North Carolina congressmen
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sworn in two Republicans who won special elections in North Carolina last week. One is conservative Dan Bishop....
A Florida couple was arrested on DUI charges. Then they had sex in the...
Aaron Thomas, 31, and Megan Mondanaro, 35, were arrested in Florida after they had sex in the back of a patrol car, according to...
