Former Texas Congressman says he was abused at boys ranch

A presidential adviser says Donald Trump has full confidence in his new FBI director despite a series of attacks on the impartiality of his soon-to-retire deputy. A presidential adviser says Donald Trump has full confidence in his new FBI director despite a series of attacks on the impartiality of his soon-to-retire deputy.

Canadian orchestra launches probe after Dutoit allegations

Hundreds of volunteers have been on the phones at an Air Force base in Colorado, answering questions from eager kids who want to know where Santa is on his storybook Christmas Eve travels. Hundreds of volunteers have been on the phones at an Air Force base in Colorado, answering questions from eager kids who want to know where Santa is on his storybook Christmas Eve travels.

15 arrested in connection with Egypt’s church attack

Hundreds of volunteers have been on the phones at an Air Force base in Colorado, answering questions from eager kids who want to know where Santa is on his storybook Christmas Eve travels. Hundreds of volunteers have been on the phones at an Air Force base in Colorado, answering questions from eager kids who want to know where Santa is on his storybook Christmas Eve travels.

Black Alabamians carried Doug Jones to victory – and it should be a warning to Democrats for 2018

Black voters deserve much of the credit for Democrat Doug Jones's stunning victory in the Alabama Senate special election on Tuesday. "It's time for them to get off their ass and start making life better for black folks and people who are poor," said Alabama native and retired NBA star Charles Barkley.

Video: Navy Commander home in Monrovia for the holidays surprises his kids at school

A surprise homecoming is planned for three Monrovia Unified students who are unaware their father has concluded his tour of duty overseas and will be home for the holidays. Commander Jeffrey Mitchell, an officer in the United States Naval Reserve, has completed a one-year deployment as Senior Watch Officer at the Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain, and will greet his children third-grader Charlotte Mitchell, fifth-grader Sawyer Mitchell, and eighth-grader Jackson Mitchell at their respective schools, Bradoaks Elementary and Clifton Middle schools.

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Marguerite Moniot felt frustrated and flummoxed. Despite the many hours she had spent in front of the computer this year reading consumer reviews of health insurance plans offered on the individual market in Virginia, she still did not know what plan was right for her.

Millions could face a tax hike if medical deduction is scrapped

Anne Hammer is one of millions of elderly Americans who could face a substantial tax hike in 2018 depending on the final negotiations over the Republican tax bill. Hammer is 71. Like many seniors, her medical bills are piling up.

SNL cold open: Kids wonder if Al Franken, Roy Moore, Donald Trump are on Santa’s ‘naughty list’

In its latest cold open, "Saturday Night Live" took on the recent string of high-profile sexual misconduct scandals, featuring a parade of children - each seemingly more precocious and world-weary than the last - visiting a mall Santa, played by Kenan Thompson. "Can you tell me: What did Al Franken do?" the first boy asks.

Consumer Groups Ask Ninth Circuit to Block FCC Broadband Order Downgrading Rural America

Today, Public Knowledge, joined by The Greenlining Institute, The Utility Reform Network, and National Association of State Utility Advocates, filed a Petition for Review with the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The petition asks the court to reverse and vacate the Federal Communications Commission's November Order rolling back the agency's consumer protections for Americans on legacy copper phone lines.

Hillary Clinton Desperately Tries to Distract From Media Firestorm…

Failed presidential candidate devil Hillary Clinton desperately tried to distract from the media firestorm over the corrupt FBI leaders linked to Hillary's garbage dossier. As previously reported , FBI Director Christopher Wray testified at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Thursday morning.

Republican Party gives $170,000 to support Roy Moore

Republican leaders in Washington are coming to grips with the possibility -- perhaps even probability -- that Alabama's Roy Moore will win his special election next Tuesday and join them in the capital. Looking past allegations of sexual misconduct with Alabama teenagers, President Donald Trump formally endorsed Moore, and the Republican National Committee quickly followed suit, transferring $170,000 to the Alabama Republican Party to bolster Moore's candidacy.

GOP leaders now backing Moore, despite allegations

Republican leaders in Washington are coming to grips with the possibility - perhaps even probability - that Alabama's Roy Moore will win his special election next Tuesday and join them in the capital. Looking past allegations of sexual misconduct with Alabama teenagers, President Donald Trump formally endorsed Moore, and the Republican National Committee quickly followed suit, transferring $170,000 to the Alabama Republican Party to bolster Moore's candidacy.

$67 billion in tax cuts to 11 donor families to the GOP

To call your Member of Congress to say "NO" to the tax deform bills?: Toll free number for the US Capitol Switchboard 1-866-220-0044 or 1-888-516-5820 - Call NOW and call often! $67 billion in tax cuts to 11 donor families to the GOP By Lynda Carson - December 5, 2017 In what appears to be a blatant GOP kick back scheme masquerading as the so-called tax cuts and jobs act, reportedly 11 families that are major campaign contributors to Republican leaders in Congress are set to receive $67.5 billion alone in estate tax cuts, if Congress is able to reconcile the two tax bills voted on by the House and Senate recently. Making matters worse, the tax bill/kick back scheme will increase the national debt by $1.4 trillion dollars.

UK’s longest-serving Santa says kids get too many presents

The magnificent flying machines of WWII and their deadly payloads as never seen before: Colorized images bring pilots' daring escapades to life 'They ruined his life!' Trump hammers Mueller again as he claims Hillary Clinton 'lied many times' to the FBI and 'nothing happened' yet the feds are out to destroy Mike Flynn Entire White House is now paranoid that their co-workers are wearing WIRES for Mueller because Mike Flynn agreed to 'covert' operations in his plea deal English teacher, 29, at $38,000-per-year New Jersey prep school had 'sex in the park with her 16-year-old student' Do YOU suffer from 'armpit vaginas'? Celebrity stylist reveals the bizarre red carpet faux pas that female stars fear most 'We need Roy Moore': Trump goes all-in for the Republican Senate candidate accused of sexually assaulting teenagers and being obsessed with high school girls - saying he'd be better than a ... (more)

Rep. James Clyburn Compares John Conyers’ Accusers to Notorious…

During Wednesday morning House Democratic caucus, South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn compared the women who have accused John Conyers of sexual harassment to child murderer Susan Smith. Also at this morning's House Democratic caucus: James Clyburn compared Conyers' accusers to the child murderer Susan Smith, who initially claimed a black man had abducted her kids.

‘Teachers:’ Public Schools ‘Only Recognize’ Native Americans on Thanksgiving

Teachers , a TVLand comedy series set in a public elementary school, got oddly political in their Halloween episode when they erroneously claimed that public schools don't teach students about Native Americans. The episode "Nightmare on Fillmore Street" centered around something which, to be fair, is a bit of a nightmare: the internet being out.