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PG&E admits it may have been responsible for igniting California fire

By Robert Jablon, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

California's biggest utility admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a ruinous wildfire spreading over the state's wine country Friday, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.

U.S. budget deficit hits $984 billion, highest in 7 years

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The surge reflected such factors as revenue lost from the 2017 Trump tax cut and a budget deal that added billions in spending for military and domestic programs.

Tally of children split at border tops 5,400 in new count

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

U.S. immigration authorities separated more than 1,500 children from their parents at the Mexico border early in the Trump administration, the American Civil Liberties Union said Thursday, bringing the total number of children separated since July 2017 to more than…

Tiny beetle named after climate activist Greta Thunberg

By Associated Press

The beetle is less than 1 millimeter long and has no eyes or wings.

Facebook launches a news section and plans to pay publishers

By Barbara Ortutay, Tali Arbel, Associated Press

The "News Tab," a new section in the Facebook mobile app will display headlines — and nothing else — from the national and local news organizations.

Inadequate training contributed to Boeing crash in Indonesia, report finds

By Niniek Karmini, Margie Mason, Associated Press

A summary of the final accident report said Lion Air flight 610 went down partly because the pilots were never told how to quickly respond to malfunctions of the Boeing 737 Max 8 jet's automated flight-control system.

Justice Department has opened criminal investigation into Russia probe

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The revelation comes as Trump is already facing scrutiny about a potential abuse of power, including a House impeachment inquiry.

WATCH: Trump honors racing ‘giant’ Penske with Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

President Trump has focused mostly on sports stars this year when presenting the Medal of Freedom.

Trump says he’ll attend World Series if it goes to 5th game

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The president confirmed his plans Thursday while presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Roger Penske, a businessman and founder of one of the world's most successful motorsports teams.

WATCH: Ocasio-Cortez questioned Zuckerberg about false political ads. Facebook is now defending its policy

By David Klepper, Associated Press

During a hearing Wednesday, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that Facebook would "probably" allow candidates to buy ads making false claims about their opponents.