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North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un offered both a threat and an olive branch in a New Year’s speech that left many wondering whether there was an opening for diplomacy in that troubled part of the world.  In a televised speech, …

In his first public comments since protests in his country began, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said protestors in his country have the right to criticize but not to destroy public property.  Protests in Iran have continued into their fourth straight …

New York Times reporter, Matt Apuzzo, alluded to emails he has seen from Russian operatives offering their services to the Trump Campaign during 2016 election.  “Some of the emails we’ve been able to see are just remarkable…where…Russian intermediaries saying I’d …

The Chinese government said recently that the US should look within its own borders to find the reason for exploding opioid abuse rather than spread rumors that China is the major source of synthetic substances.  Yu Haibin of the China …

The Houston Police Department has taken a man into custody at a downtown Houston hotel where a New Year’s Eve party was scheduled to take place.  Police say they found an AR-15 rifle, shotgun and handgun in his room, along …

Climate activist Bill Nye recently suggested that blue states may take steps to address climate change on their own, without the help of the federal government.  He blamed the low percentage of Americans who believe Congress shouldn’t get involved …

The investigation into Russian meddling and possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government may have started with a tip given after heavy drinking, according the New York Times.  In May 2016, young foreign policy adviser to …

The White House made it clear to Iran that the world is watching as protests roiled the country for the third straight day.  President Trump tweeted out parts of his UN General Assembly speech where he called Iran’s leaders “corrupt” …

President Trump called the US Postal Service “dumber and poorer” for not charging Amazon and other online retailers more to deliver their packages.  The President said the US Post Office is losing “many billions of dollars a year” …

President Trump reiterated his claim that there was no collusion between his campaign the and the Russian government during 2016 presidential election Thursday, but added, “even there was, it’s not a crime.”  The President made the comment during …

Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore has filed a lawsuit alleging voter fraud in the special election in which he ran on December 12.  The court filing occurred just hours before the state canvassing board was to declare Doug Jones, Moore’s …

Many Americans are rushing to prepay their taxes before the major tax overhaul that was signed into law last week takes effect.  At heart of the issue is a major tenet of the law that overhauls a tax break that …

The Trump administration has approved the sale of lethal weapons to Ukraine in a reversal of a long-held position to steer clear of the conflict.  The move runs the risk of heightening tensions with Russia and has made European allies …

A 13 year-old boy was shot and killed during an attempted home invasion in northern Indiana yesterday.  Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire late Tuesday.

Investigators searched the apartment where the shooting took place and concluded …

Three US cities are suing the Pentagon for failing to report military convictions to a federal database that would keep firearms out of the hands of convicted criminals.  The suit was filed in a federal district court in Virginia …