Dec 20 Dow sinks more than 400 points as slowdown fears worsen By Marley Jay, Associated Press It was another miserable day on Wall Street as a series of big December plunges continued, putting stocks on track for their worst month in a decade. Continue reading
Dec 20 Drones just shut down a busy UK airport, and there’s little to stop them By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The number of close calls between drones and aircraft has increased dramatically in recent years as the popularity of drones has soared. Continue reading
Dec 20 House passes major criminal justice overhaul By Associated Press The bill passed 358-36 and now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. He had urged lawmakers to support it, saying the bill would provide hope and a second chance to those who earn it. Continue reading
Dec 20 WATCH: Trump will not sign funding bill over border security, Paul Ryan says President Donald Trump has told congressional Republicans he "will not sign" a spending bill passed by the Senate to avoid a partial government shutdown Friday, and he's citing an impasse over money for a border wall with Mexico. Continue reading
Dec 20 AP fact check: Trump prematurely declares victory over Islamic State group By Philip Issa, Associated Press President Donald Trump is declaring victory over the Islamic State group in Syria, but the militants remain a deadly force, and U.S. partners warn a premature U.S. withdrawal will allow them to storm back. Here's a look at the president's… Continue reading
Dec 20 Trump pulling out of Syria. Might Afghanistan be next? By Robert Burns, Associated Press Against the advice of many in his own administration, President Donald Trump is pulling U.S. troops out of Syria. Could a withdrawal from Afghanistan be far behind?… Continue reading
Dec 20 WATCH: Nancy Pelosi’s end-of-year news conference By Joshua Barajas Pelosi spoke from the U.S. Capitol today. Watch her remarks here. Continue reading
Dec 20 Judge declines to throw out Harvey Weinstein criminal case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A New York judge declined to dismiss sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein Thursday, rejecting the latest push from the disgraced film producer's lawyers to have his indictment thrown out. Continue reading
Dec 20 Trump administration wants to tighten work requirements for food stamps By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press The move comes just weeks after lawmakers passed a $400 billion farm bill that reauthorized agriculture and conservation programs while leaving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which serves roughly 40 million Americans, virtually untouched. Continue reading
Dec 20 WATCH: Justice Department levies charges against 2 Chinese hackers By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department is charging two Chinese citizens with carrying out an extensive hacking campaign to steal data from U.S. companies. Continue reading