Measles outbreak grows in northwest US, 31 cases reported
The number of confirmed measles cases near Portland grew to 31 on Friday — an outbreak boosted by lower-than-normal vaccination rates in what has been called an anti-vaccination U.S. "hot spot."8 years ago
Talks start as Senate rejects 2 plans for ending shutdown
A splintered Senate voted down competing Democratic and Republican plans for ending the 35-day partial government shutdown, but the twin setbacks prompted a burst of bipartisan talks aimed at temporarily halting the longest-ever closure of federal agencies and the damage it's inflicting around the country.8 years ago
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Roger Stone, a confidant of President Donald Trump, was arrested Friday morning in the special counsel's Russia investigation and was charged with lying to Congress and obstructing the probe. The seven-count indictment against Stone, a self-proclaimed "dirty trickster," is the first criminal case in months from special counsel Robert Mueller.8 years ago
YouTube sensation Baby Shark is planning a move to Netflix
The song that has over 2.2 billion views on YouTube secured a spot on the Billboard Top 100 for the third week in a row, and is undoubtedly stuck in your head now Baby Shark doo doo doo doo doo doo is now making its way to the online video streaming site Netflix. The South Korean company […]8 years ago
Ex-girlfriend: Accused bank shooter fascinated with violence
"Every single person I've told has not taken it seriously, and it's very unfortunate that it had to come to this," Gerlach said. Gerlach told The Washington Post that Xaver said he purchased a gun last week and "no one thought anything of it."8 years ago
Jazz dominate from perimeter, top Nuggets 114-108
Once Utah got warmed up on the perimeter, Denver couldn't do anything to cool the Jazz. The long-distance barrage kept the Nuggets on their heels for the better part of four quarters and allowed Utah to scratch out a 114-108 win8 years ago
Jennie-O to donate $25,000 in reward money to Jayme Closs
Turkey products company Jennie-O says it will donate the $25,000 it had offered in reward money for information leading to Jayme Closs directly to the 13-year-old girl.8 years ago
Nurse arrested in case of incapacitated woman who gave birth
Phoenix police say a licensed practical nurse has been arrested on a charge of sexual assault in the impregnation of an incapacitated woman who gave birth last month at a long-term health care facility.8 years ago
Catholic student says he didn’t disrespect Native American
Catholic high school student whose close encounter with a Native American activist and a black religious sect was captured on video in Washington, D.C. says he has nothing to apologize for.8 years ago
Week 5: Shutdown votes set up political test for Senate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., set up the two showdown votes for Thursday, a day before some 800,000 federal workers are due to miss a second paycheck.8 years ago
Trump wants to deliver State of Union next week as planned
The White House is moving forward with plans for President Donald Trump to deliver his State of the Union speech next week in front of a joint session of Congress — despite a letter from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting he delay it.8 years ago
3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter
Three groups met on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for just a few minutes Friday, an encounter captured in videos that went viral over the weekend that have again cast a spotlight on a polarized nation that doesn't appear to agree on anything.8 years ago
China demands US drop Huawei extradition request with Canada
China on Tuesday demanded the U.S. drop a request that Canada extradite a top executive of the tech giant Huawei, shifting blame to Washington in a case that has severely damaged Beijing's relations with Ottawa.8 years ago
Britain’s Prince Philip, 97, recovers after Land Rover crash
Queen Elizabeth II's 97-year-old husband Prince Philip was recovering Friday at the royal Sandringham estate after the Land Rover he was driving rolled over on its side in a collision with another vehicle.8 years ago
On the road to make an affordable car, Tesla cuts jobs
Tesla, recognizing as imperative its ability to produce a cheaper electric car, told employees Friday that it must cut 7 percent of its workforce.8 years ago
Buzzfeed Report: Trump directed Cohen to lie
A report by BuzzFeed report, citing two unnamed law enforcement officials, says that Trump directed Cohen to lie to Congress and that Cohen regularly briefed Trump and his family on the Moscow project — even as Trump said he had no business dealings with Russia.8 years ago
Jazz beat Clips 129-109 for 1st 5-game win streak of season
After going 9-12 through the first two months of the season, the Utah Jazz are moving up. Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points in Utah's 129-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night for its first five-game winning streak of the season.8 years ago
GOP dismisses suggestion that State of Union be postponed
A grand Washington ritual became a potential casualty of the partial government shutdown as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked President Donald Trump to postpone his Jan. 29 State of the Union speech citing security concerns.8 years ago
New US strategy foresees sensors in space to track missiles
The Trump administration will roll out a new strategy for a more aggressive space-based missile defense system to protect against existing threats from North Korea and Iran and counter advanced weapon systems being developed by Russia and China.8 years ago
Speaker Pelosi askes President to postpone State of the Union address
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has asked President Trump to postpone the State of the Union address, or deliver it in writing, citing security concerns due to the government shutdown8 years ago
Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open
Sears will live on— at least for now. The company's chairman and largest shareholder and chairman, Eddie Lampert, won a bankruptcy auction for Sears in New York, averting liquidation of the iconic chain, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.8 years ago
Broadway legend Carol Channing has died at age 97
Carol Channing, the lanky, ebullient musical comedy star who delighted American audiences over almost 5,000 performances as the scheming Dolly Levi in "Hello, Dolly" on Broadway and beyond, has died. She was 97.8 years ago
Iowa’s King off House committees after remarks about race
Veteran Republican Rep. Steve King will be blocked from committee assignments for the next two years after lamenting that white supremacy and white nationalism have become offensive terms.8 years ago
