Nation Dec 20 Former officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson sentenced to nearly 12 years Aaron Dean, 38, had faced up to 20 years in prison, but jurors also had the option of sentencing him to probation.
Science Dec 20 Archaeologists excavate 'Jesus's midwife' tomb in Israel The Israeli antiquities authority says archaeologists are excavating an ancient tomb traditionally associated with Jesus's midwife in the hills southwest of Jerusalem.
World Dec 20 Women banned from universities in Afghanistan, Taliban says Women are banned from private and public universities in Afghanistan with immediate effect and until further notice, a Taliban government spokesman said Tuesday.
Politics Dec 20 WATCH: Taliban release 2 Americans in 'goodwill gesture', State Department says The Taliban have released two American detainees held in Afghanistan. That's according to State Department spokesman Ned Price on Tuesday.
Nation Dec 20 Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations that affected millions of customers Consumer banking giant Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle charges that it harmed consumers by charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages, as well as incorrectly applied overdraft fees against savings and checking accounts.
World Dec 19 Kurdish forces seize Islamic State militant in Syria as part of joint raid with U.S. A Kurdish-led group in Syria says its fighters with U.S. help have arrested a wanted militant with the Islamic State group that continues to stage attacks in the region.
Politics Dec 19 Jan. 6 committee alleges funds raised by Trump to overturn 2020 election used to sway witness testimonies Former President Donald Trump used his efforts to overturn the 2020 election to raise "hundreds of millions of dollars" from online donors, some of which was used to hire lawyers or offer employment to witnesses coming before the House select…
Politics Dec 19 WATCH: U.S. Capitol Police chief testifies in Senate Rules Committee oversight hearing U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger testified Monday during a Senate Rules Committee oversight hearing as the House Jan. 6 committee recommends the Justice Department brings criminal charges against Trump and his allies.
Politics Dec 19 Influx of migrants causes Texas mayor to declare state of emergency The mayor of a Texas border city has declared a state of emergency over concerns about the community's ability to handle an anticipated influx of migrants across the Southern border.
Politics Dec 19 Biden condemns rising antisemitism at White House Hanukkah reception President Joe Biden is condemning growing antisemitism in remarks for a Hanukkah reception at the White House that will include a menorah lighting and blessing.