Thursday, January 12, 2017

Michelle Obama Thanks 'Silver Fox' Husband in Final 'Tonight Show' Appearance and other top stories.

  • Michelle Obama Thanks 'Silver Fox' Husband in Final 'Tonight Show' Appearance

    Michelle Obama Thanks 'Silver Fox' Husband in Final 'Tonight Show' Appearance
    One day after her husband delivered his farewell address in Chicago, Michelle Obama bid her own farewell, taking the talk show stage one last time as the sitting first lady. During her appearance on the “Tonight Show” Wednesday, she shared how emotional it has been to say goodbye after eight years in office.The Obamas have become world-class figures during their time in the White House, but the first lady made sure not to forget her roots while talking with host Jimmy Fallon. She took time to sh..
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  • Trump: 'I think it was Russia'

    Trump: 'I think it was Russia'
    In his first news conference since winning the election, a combative Trump made clear he will not mute his style when he is inaugurated in nine days. He lashed out at media and political foes alike in a bravura performance.But it's also clear Trump will take office amid persistent questions about his relationship with Russia. While Trump was at the podium, his nominee to become secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, faced tough questions on Capitol Hill about whether the incoming administration will..
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  • Senate Approves First Step Toward Repealing Obamacare in Late-Night Session

    Senate Approves First Step Toward Repealing Obamacare in Late-Night Session
    The U.S. Senate took the first major step toward repealing the Affordable Care Act after a marathon voting session that started Wednesday evening and extended into early Thursday. The vote does not repeal President Obama's signature achievement, but it does set the stage for Republicans to clear the first procedural hurdle for repeal of the massive health care law. The bill will now go to the House of Representatives for a vote expected to take place on Friday. "The Senate just took an imp..
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  • All 5 Fort Lauderdale Airport Victims had Planned Cruises

    All 5 Fort Lauderdale Airport Victims had Planned Cruises
    FORT LAUDERDALE — None of the five victims whose lives were snuffed out in a chaotic Friday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were from the greater Miami area but their deaths will forever become embedded in the collective local memory of one the worst local tragedies. Their names were released for the first time by Broward County officials on Wednesday night following what appeared to be confusion among county officials as to whether it was appropriate to do so and which ag..
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  • 'You can't look at us': Dylann Roof formally sentenced to death

    'You can't look at us': Dylann Roof formally sentenced to death
    Family members of the victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting leave during a break at the Charleston Federal Courthouse during the trial of Dylann Roof on Jan. 10. (Randall Hill/Reuters) CHARLESTON, S.C. — The trial began with a harrowing depiction of the massacre that unfolded in a church basement not far from here, and it ended Wednesday with relatives of those slain again offering the killer forgiveness. One by one, they stood up to face Dylann Roof, the 22-year-old avowed white suprem..
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  • Head Of Ethics Office Says Donald Trump's Conflict-Of-Interest Plan Is 'Meaningless'

    Head Of Ethics Office Says Donald Trump's Conflict-Of-Interest Plan Is 'Meaningless'
    WASHINGTON ― In an extraordinary move, Office of Government Ethics Director Walter Shaub publicly stated on Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump did not consult with his office to formulate his plan to hand his billion-dollar real estate and licensing company off to his two adult sons. Shaub said in an online livestream conducted by the Brookings Institution that Trump’s plan “doesn’t meet the standard that the best of nominees are meeting and that every president of the past four decad..
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  • Mayor, feds to announce consent decree for Baltimore police

    Mayor, feds to announce consent decree for Baltimore police
    By Juliet Linderman | AP January 12 at 7:33 AM BALTIMORE — Nearly two years after the death of a young black man in Baltimore police custody exposed systemic failures within the department that included excessive force, racial discrimination and illegal arrests, city and federal officials have agreed on reforms that can be enforced in court. Details of the still-confidential consent decree will be announced Thursday at a joint news conference with Mayor Catherine Pugh and U.S. Attorney Gener..
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  • Mattis likely to face questions on Iran, women in infantry at hearing

    Mattis likely to face questions on Iran, women in infantry at hearing
    James Mattis is a retired four-star Marine general who played several leading roles in the military for over 40 years. USA TODAY NETWORKIn this photo taken Nov. 19, 2016, Defense Secretary-designate James Mattis stands with President-elect Donald Trump in Bedminster, N.J.(Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP)James Mattis, a blunt-talking retired Marine Corps four-star general nominated by Donald Trump to be his Defense secretary, will face questions Thursday ranging from his attitude toward Iran t..
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  • 6 Volkswagen Executives Charged as Company Pleads Guilty in Emissions Case

    6 Volkswagen Executives Charged as Company Pleads Guilty in Emissions Case
    “Volkswagen knew of these problems,” Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch said at a news conference in Washington. “When regulators expressed concerns, Volkswagen obfuscated,” she said. “And they ultimately lied.” Extracting a guilty plea from a major corporation is a notable feat for an administration that has been accused of allowing companies to buy themselves out of indictments through so-called deferred prosecution deals. The move comes as outgoing members of the Obama administration race to ..
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  • GOP rep: Sessions attacks part of 'war on whites'

    GOP rep: Sessions attacks part of 'war on whites'
    Rep. Mo BrooksMo BrooksGOP rep: Sessions attacks part of ‘war on whites’ Ala. governor interviews suspended judge for Sessions's seat Hispanic leader: Trump team talk on immigration 'encouraging' MORE (R-Ala.) said accusations of racism against Sen. Jeff SessionsJeff SessionsGOP rep: Sessions attacks part of ‘war on whites’ Sessions is a looming threat to people of color and the planet Trump puts conflict-of-interest controversy to bed MORE (R-Ala.), Donald TrumpDonald TrumpTrump: Intel head d..
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Two soldiers die in helicopter crash near Houston .US Charges Three Chinese Traders With Hacking Law Firms .
Orlando water park Wet n' Wild closing Dec. 31 .CDC sends nearly $200 million in Zika funding to states .

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