Dec 24 Trump criticizes FBI deputy director as he plans retirement By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump again questioned the impartiality of the deputy director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, who is planning to retire from the bureau in the months ahead after being buffeted by attacks over alleged anti-Trump bias in the agency. Continue reading
Dec 24 Dems aim to turn tax plan into cudgel in 2018 midterms By Bill Barrow, Associated Press A Democratic congressional candidate outside Philadelphia calls the Republican tax overhaul a "cynical bill" that will redistribute wealth upward. Continue reading
Dec 23 Judge partially lifts Trump administration ban on refugees By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press A federal judge in Seattle has partially lifted a Trump administration ban on certain refugees. Continue reading
Dec 23 California’s top marijuana regulator talks legalization By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press California's legal pot market opens for business on Jan. 1. The day will be a milestone, but what exactly will happen then and, especially, in the weeks and months to come is unclear. Continue reading
Dec 23 New year to be a challenge for Republicans in Congress By Alan Fram, Associated Press Their tax bill triumph in the rear-view mirror, Republicans running Congress face a 2018 in which they'll need Democratic votes to get almost anything done. Continue reading
Dec 23 Traveling over the holidays? Follow these tips to stay healthy By Helen Branswell, STAT Keep your fingers away from your nose and your mouth. Seriously. Continue reading
Dec 23 Thomas fire becomes the largest in California’s history By Michael D. Regan A southern California wildfire that has burned hundreds of thousands of acres outside Los Angeles over the last three weeks is the largest in the state's history, fire officials said Friday. Continue reading
Dec 23 Christmas earworms: the science behind our love-hate relationship with festive songs By Alexandra Lamont, The Conversation If you find yourself humming White Christmas this year don't worry ... you're not alone – and the science of earworms suggests why. Continue reading
Dec 23 D.C. appeals court denies stay of transgender military ban By Associated Press The White House has lost another attempt to put a hold on a requirement that it allow transgender people to enlist in the military starting on Jan. 1. Continue reading
Dec 23 AP report: U.S. officials say lethal weapons headed to Ukraine By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Ukraine will soon have more lethal American-made weapons to help it fight Russian-backed separatists. Continue reading