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Freed after 2 years, man jailed in Venezuela returns to US
Preside... . Lilly Mucarsel, a native of Ecuador, poses for a picture in her office Friday, May 25, 2018, in Tustin, Calif.
The Latest: Trump says Korea talks “going along very well’
North Korea said Friday that it's still willing to si... . Protesters hold candle lights during a rally to denounce the United States' policies against North Korea near the U.S. embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, May 25, 2018.
American freed from Venezuela meets with President Trump
An American who was held in a Venezuelan prison for nearly two years on weapons charges made it back to the U.S. Saturday evening where he was greeted by his family and President Trump. Josh Holt and his Venezuelan wife, Thamy, landed at Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. There the couple and their daughter reunited with his family in a tearful meeting at the airport.
Assemblyman Jim Frazier urges Sens. Diane Feinstein, Kamala Harris to oppose tunnels
Assemblyman Jim Frazier, D-Solano, co-chair of the California Delta Legislative Caucus, has asked California's two U.S. senators to oppose a rider inserted into a congressional bill that would exempt the proposed twin tunnels project for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta – dubbed WaterFix – from legal challenges under state or federal law. Sixteen additional lawmakers in the State Legislature also signed the letter, which was released Friday.
Trump welcomes freed American after ‘ordeal’
The Latest on the release of a Utah man, Joshua Holt, who has been held in Venezuela : President Donald Trump has welcomed to the White House an American held for two years in a Venezuelan jail, saying the Utah man has undergone a "very tough ordeal." Twenty-six-year-old Joshua Holt and his wife arrived Saturday evening at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Jess Glynne puts on edgy display with crimped tresses and PVC…
'It wasn't really the vacation I was looking for': Mormon missionary, 26, jokes with President Trump as he and his ecstatic family thank him in the Oval Office after he helped secure his release from Venezuelan prison where he spent two years 'Get the f**k out of here, you don't deserve American food': Father pulls a stun gun and knife on four Muslim Egyptian exchange students in a McDonald's parking lot because he believed they 'killed' his Marine son in Afghanistan 'Our members are all shapes and sizes.
The Latest: Rep: “Hero teacher” released from hospital
A male student opened fire at the suburban Indianapolis school wounding another stu... . RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT NAME TO JASON SEAMAN - In this undated photo, provided by Southern Illinois University, Jason Seaman, a defensive end for the SIU football team, poses for a photo in Carbondale, Ill.
American jailed in Venezuela for two years to return home to US
Joshua Holt, an American who has been jailed in Venezuela without a trial for two years, has been released, officials said on Saturday. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, who has advocated for Holt's release, said he's "honored" to be able to finally reunite the Utah native with his family.
President Trump welcomes Josh Holt, American held in Venezuela, back to the US
President Donald Trump welcomed Josh Holt, an American who had been held as a prisoner in Venezuela since the summer of 2016, back to the US on Saturday night. "You've gone through a lot, more than most people could endure," the President said to Holt as the two were seated side-by-side in the Oval Office.
Seoul: North Korea committed to US summit, denuclearization
In this May 26, 2018, photo provided on May 27, 2018, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, at the northern sid... . In this May 26, 2018 photo provided on May 27, 2018, by South Korea Presidential Blue House via Yonhap News Agency, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, is guided by North Korean leader Kim Jon... .
Dreamworld Thunder River Rapids ride tragedy was a TERRORIST attack, Police boss thought
'It wasn't really the vacation I was looking for': Mormon missionary, 26, jokes with President Trump as he and his ecstatic family thank him in the Oval Office after he helped secure his release from Venezuelan prison where he spent two years 'Get the f**k out of here, you don't deserve American food': Father pulls a stun gun and knife on four Muslim Egyptian exchange students in a McDonald's parking lot because he believed they 'killed' his Marine son in Afghanistan 'Our members are all shapes and sizes.
Watch: Senator Orrin Hatch gets choked up as he thanks Trump for…
"This wouldn't have happened without you," Hatch said. "When you look back on your tenure during the presidency, this is just one of many great things you're doing, but it's really a great thing.
Why Finding the Source of Tainted Romaine Lettuce Is so Hard
The E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce started two months ago, and it has sickened 172 people and killed one. But federal investigators still do not know how the lettuce came to be contaminated in the first place.
Trump says US prisoner Josh Holt has been released in Venezuela
"Good news about the release of the American hostage from Venezuela," Trump tweeted. "Should be landing in D.C. this evening and be in the White House, with his family, at about 7:00 P.M. The great people of Utah will be very happy!" Holt, 26, a Utah native, traveled to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry Venezuelan Thamara Caleo, according to news reports.
Menu from Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant fetches A 8,500 at auction
Back to reality! Meghan's mom Doria takes dogs for walk in L.A. one week after attending her daughter's royal wedding 'I am devastated that 80 years is at risk of being undermined': Morgan Freeman speaks out AGAIN to defend his creepy comments towards women as 'misplaced humor' 'I think that's why God made men and women...so they could be attracted to each other': Actor James Caan defends Morgan Freeman and calls him a 'good guy' Irish PM hails 'momentous day' and vows to overturn abortion ban by end of the year after more than two thirds of country vote to liberalize strict laws 'Good news': Trump celebrates the release of Utah missionary jailed on weapons charges in Venezuela for two years as he and his ecstatic family prepare for evening trip to the White House Don Jr. should be concerned': FBI obtains wiretapped calls of Kremlin-linked banker who met Trump's son and who tried to set ... (more)
Jacob Rees-Mogg buys A 5million house closer to Parliament than Downing Street
Back to reality! Meghan's mom Doria takes dogs for walk in L.A. one week after attending her daughter's royal wedding 'I am devastated that 80 years is at risk of being undermined': Morgan Freeman speaks out AGAIN to defend his creepy comments towards women as 'misplaced humor' 'I think that's why God made men and women...so they could be attracted to each other': Actor James Caan defends Morgan Freeman and calls him a 'good guy' Irish PM hails 'momentous day' and vows to overturn abortion ban by end of the year after more than two thirds of country vote to liberalize strict laws 'Good news': Trump celebrates the release of Utah missionary jailed on weapons charges in Venezuela for two years as he and his ecstatic family prepare for evening trip to the White House Don Jr. should be concerned': FBI obtains wiretapped calls of Kremlin-linked banker who met Trump's son and who tried to set ... (more)
US man freed after 2 years in Venezuela prison
Freed prisoner Joshua Holt, his wife, Thamara Caleno, and her daughter board a plane at an airport in Caracas, Venezuela, for a flight to Washington in a photo provided by the Holt family. Freed prisoner Joshua Holt, his wife, Thamara Caleno, and her daughter board a plane at an airport in Caracas, Venezuela, for a flight to Washington in a photo provided by the Holt family.
Farenthold lawsuit shines light on open government
A ship docks at the Calhoun Port Authority on on April 20, 2016. A board meeting was held then to discuss the most recent land purchase, financial reports and other topics.
Trump hails Indiana teacher who stopped shooting
''Thanks to very brave teacher and hero Jason Seaman of Noblesville, Ind., for his heroic act in saving so many precious young lives,'' Trump said on Twitter. "His quick and automatic action is being talked about all over the world!'' Vice President Mike Pence, the former governor of Indiana, also credited the teacher's ''courageous action'' for saving lives during the shooting.