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'Highly likely' Iran downed Ukrainian jetliner, U.S. officials say

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The crash came just a few hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops amid a confrontation with Washington.

WATCH: Trump unveils proposal that could speed up pipeline projects

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

President Donald Trump was set to present a proposed overhaul of the half-century old National Environmental Policy Act on Thursday.

Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with the U.S. ease

By Amir Vahdat, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

President Hassan Rouhani warned of a “very dangerous response” if the U.S. makes “another mistake” and a senior commander vowing “harsher revenge" for the killing of a top Iranian general.

WATCH: House approves resolution restricting Trump's actions against Iran

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.

Facebook again declines to limit political ad targeting

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Instead, it is announcing much more limited “transparency features” that aim to give users slightly more control over how many political ads they see.

Trebek: 'Jeopardy!' retirement isn't imminent despite cancer

By Lynn Elber, Associated Press

“I don't foresee that 30-second moment coming up in the near future,” Trebek said Wednesday, referring to his request for time to close out his decades-long run with the quiz show.

New U.S. plan keeps autonomous vehicle standards voluntary

By Associated Press

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the proposed guidelines in a speech at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas, saying in prepared remarks that “AV 4.0” will ensure U.S. leadership in developing new technologies.

Underfunded IRS struggles to send refunds, answer calls

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press

Burdened with years of budget cuts and a recent increase in workload to implement a new tax law, the IRS struggled to deliver on its mission in the past fiscal year.

Magnitude 6.4 tremor causes Puerto Rico's worst earthquake damage in decades

By John Yang

Puerto Rico is under a state of emergency after experiencing a magnitude 6.4 earthquake Tuesday morning. The tremor, part of a series that has shaken the U.S. territory since Christmas, caused substantial damage along the southern coast. One man died…

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Police, Secret Service mum after new incident at Mar-a-Lago

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press

Palm Beach police records show officers were called to Mar-a-Lago on Monday night to assist the Secret Service but most of the report is redacted, including the name of the individual who was contacted.