Media outrage over Trump’s claim of record inauguration

US media outlets have hit back at claims by Donald Trump that reporters lied about the size of crowds at his inauguration. The president has warned a "big price" will be paid by those who said fewer people turned out to watch him take the oath of office than when Barack Obama was sworn in for the first time eight years ago.

Deadly weather wreaks havoc across Southeast, West Coast

In the Southeast, storms killed at least 18 people -- 14 in Georgia and four in Mississippi -- and two people died in California after heavy rains hit the region. In Northern California's Mendocino County, a 125-foot-tall oak tree fell into a single-story apartment, killing a 36-year-old woman on Saturday morning, Capt.

18 die amid apparent winter tornadoes, other storms in South

People stop to take a photo of a gas station damaged by an apparent tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Albany, Ga. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms.

Trump’s ‘running war’ on the media undermines trust

An image of the inauguration of President Donald Trump is displayed behind White House press secretary Sean Spicer as he speaks at the White House, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington. An image of the inauguration of President Donald Trump is displayed behind White House press secretary Sean Spicer as he speaks at the White House, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington.

Trump to Sign Executive Orders, Meet With Ryan

President Donald Trump is joined by the Congressional leadership and his family as he formally signs his cabinet nominations into law, in the President's Room of the Senate, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2017. U.S. President Donald Trump is due to meet with House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan and sign a number of executive orders Monday as his administration begins its first full week of work.

Rubio faces moment of truth on secretary of state vote

In this Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., questions Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson during Tillerson's confirmation hearing before the committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Rubio's moment of truth is at hand as a Senate committee prepares to vote on Tillerson.

Trumpa s a running wara on the media undermines trust

Donald Trump's "running war" on the media is continuing into his presidency, with statements over the weekend calling into question the extent to which information from the White House can be trusted. White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Monday will hold his first daily press briefing, at which he could face questions about a statement Saturday night that included demonstrably false assertions about the crowd size at Trump's inauguration and a promise by the new administration that "we're going to hold the press accountable."

Trump’s press secretary Sean Spicer to face media after inauguration crowd row

Donald Trump's press secretary will hold his first full briefing today following a weekend during which the new administration repeatedly clashed with the media . The new president, press secretary Sean Spicer and other key members of his team have vehemently disputed claims that fewer people watched Mr Trump's inauguration in Washington D.C on Friday.

Today in History: Jan. 23, 2017

On Jan. 23, 1933, the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the so-called "Lame Duck Amendment," was ratified as Missouri approved it. In 1516, King Ferdinand II of Aragon, who with his late queen consort, Isabella of Castile, sponsored the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492, died in Madrigalejo, Spain.

Despite GOP pressure, Rubio remains a Tillerson holdout

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left, questions secretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson during his Jan. 11 Senate confirmation hearing. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left, questions secretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson during his Jan. 11 Senate confirmation hearing.

Death toll rises to 15, at least 43 injured following SWGA storms

Death toll rises to 15, at least 43 injured following SWGA storm - KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana News Weather & Sports The death toll in Southwest Georgia after severe weather swept through the area has now risen to 15. Due to associations with wind and flooding, several schools and universities have been closed or are delayed from opening Monday. Due to associations with wind and flooding, several schools and universities have been closed or are delayed from opening Monday.

Trump boasts of non-existent crowds at inauguration

US President Donald Trump spent his first full day in office berating the American media over their coverage of his inauguration, using a bridge-building visit to CIA headquarters on Saturday to air grievances about "dishonest'' journalists and wildly overstating the size of the crowd that gathered on the National Mall as he took the oath of office. Trump said throngs "we... US President Donald Trump spent his first full day in office berating the American media over their coverage of his inauguration, using a bridge-building visit to CIA headquarters on Saturday to air grievances about "dishonest'' journalists and wildly overstating the size of the crowd that gathered on the National Mall as he took the oath of office.

Letter: Hassan, Shaheen must work to reject EPA nominee

Our senators understand how important the environment is to our economy, our children and our public health. This month Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen will have an opportunity to confirm, or not, the nomination of Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency.

Watchdog group to file lawsuit over foreign payments to Trump businesses

Watchdog group to file lawsuit over foreign payments to Trump businesses Liberal groups begin to launch legal assaults over potential conflicts of interest. Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://usat.ly/2kgqyf3 WASHINGTON - A liberal watchdog group plans to file a lawsuit Monday, contending that President Trump is violating the Constitution by continuing to accept payments from foreign governments at the businesses operated by his family.

Millions Reportedly Missing After Gambia’s Longtime Leader Flees

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At Least 18 Dead Over 48 Hours as Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the South

In the end the Scottsbluff Bearcats improved to 15-1 with... -- It's official- the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons are set to face-off in Super Bowl LI.The Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 44-21 in the... -- President Trump came face-to-face with FBI Director James Comey on Sunday after questions circulated whether Comey would stay on the job for the rest of his te... -- Actor Blair Underwood, Priyanka Chopra and the rest of the cast returns to the twisty spy thriller Quantico on Monday night, in a move to a 10 p.m. time slot for... -- United Airlines has lifted a ground stop on all of its domestic flights after the airline said it experienced an IT issue Sunday evening.Flights resumed at 9 p.m... -- Darick Mead didn't want to propose to his girlfriend of a year and a half while she was pregnant with their first child."