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Whether the posts offer insight or incitement, these social-media musings set off cascades of activity: Teams of Trump Tower–ologists attempt to decode the meaning of each of the 140 characters, talking points are sharpened, and cable-news producers cry out for new chryons.

Whether the posts offer insight or incitement, these social-media musings set off cascades of activity: Teams of Trump Tower–ologists attempt to decode the meaning of each of the 140 characters, talking points are sharpened, and cable-news producers cry out for new chryons.

Whether the posts offer insight or incitement, these social-media musings set off cascades of activity: Teams of Trump Tower–ologists attempt to decode the meaning of each of the 140 characters, talking points are sharpened, and cable-news producers cry out for new chryons.

ARCADIA, Calif. — Santa Anita has canceled Thursday’s eight-race program because of heavy rainfall. Track officials say 7 inches of rain from major winter storms over the past week has hit the track and another 2 inches were predicted for later Thursday. The weather is expected to clear on Friday. Substitute races will be offered

One suspect has officially been charged in the Kim Kardashian Paris robbery case. The man is a 63-year-old, who is being referred to as Yunice A. for now. The man was officially charged on Thursday (January 12). PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kim Kardashian He is reportedly being charged with armed robbery in [...]

The FBI’s controversial actions during the 2016 presidential campaign will be investigated by the Justice Department’s internal watchdog agency, officials revealed Thursday. In the latest twist to a melodramatic political … Click to Continue »

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A winter storm that brought heavy snow and rainfall to northern California is bearing down on the southern Plains, where forecasters predict that crippling ice accumulations and heavy rain could cause widespread power outages and flooding.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A winter storm that brought heavy snow and rainfall to northern California is bearing down on the southern Plains, where forecasters predict that crippling ice accumulations and heavy rain could cause widespread power outages and flooding. Forecasters say parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri could see up to 1 inch of ice, causing widespread power outages and making roads impassable.

Many are worried about what Trump’s "belittling and delegitimizing” means for the free press.

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis told the Senate on Thursday that he has no plans to review policies allowing women to serve in combat roles if he is confirmed as defense secretary.

How many millions of dollars did Motiejunas cost himself?

A brawl broke out during a vote by Turkish parliament on possible changes to the country's constitution. The changes would allow President Erdogan to appoint and dismiss government ministers. Critics say the changes would fuel authoritarianism. 

After years of restraint, it is now imperative to spend more on health

Written and directed by Mike Mills, and loosely based on his own childhood, it tells the story of a teenage boy being raised by a single mother in a big house in Santa Barbara. To make extra money, Mom has two boarders, a teenage girl and a young woman in her 20s. Mills was born in 1966, and for a lot of us who lived a substantial portion of our lives in the last century, there’s a weird thing that sometimes happens as we think of people from our past, who were older than we were. Looking back... Читать дальше...

In refusing to take a question from a CNN reporter, Trump put him “in his place,” Turkish President Erdogan, whose country jails more journalists than any other, said on Thursday.

Apple’s limited efforts in original programming pose little risk but are unlikely to stay small.

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona state trooper stopped to help at a car wreck along a remote highway Thursday when he was shot and wounded in an ambush by a man who was bashing the officer's head against the pavement…

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona state trooper stopped to help at a car wreck along a remote highway Thursday when he was shot and wounded in an ambush by a man who was bashing the officer's head against the pavement until a passing driver shot him to death, authorities said. A separate driver reported gunfire and a trooper was responding to that call when he spotted the wreck and stopped, Milstead and DPS Capt. Damon Cecil said. The officer was putting out flares when the suspect opened fire and then physically attacked the wounded trooper... Читать дальше...

U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog says probe to focus on actions related to public communications by Comey

US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan stated that the Senate took the first step to repeal Obamacare with the passage of a budget resolution.

Japanese auto parts manufacturer Takata Corp is expected to agree to plead guilty to fraud charges as early as Friday as part of a $1 billion settlement with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve the government's investigation into deadly air bag ruptures, sources said.

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The Department of Justice's internal watchdog announced Thursday it will look into whether the FBI violated any rules or procedures in its investigation of Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.

Following requests from top-ranking members of Congressional oversight committees, The Office of Inspector General said the probe would focus on FBI Director James Comey's public announcement of the department's decision not to bring charges against Clinton for her... Читать дальше...

Thursday’s assessment by the U.S. Drought Monitor, which found just 2 percent of California to be in the most severe condition of “exceptional drought,” marks an astonishing turn from an historic dry period that just a year ago had 97 percent of the state listed at some level of drought and 43 percent deemed to be exceptionally dry. While the turnaround is indeed impressive, state water officials remain cautious about declaring any end to the drought after five years wrestling with supply shortages. Читать дальше...