What to know about State of the Union address
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump will speak to Congress and the American people in his first official State of the Union address. Here is everything you need to know about the annual remarks.
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Obstacles suggest DACA deal might not get done
After months of rhetoric and negotiations on immigration with the parties barely any closer to each other, the reality is beginning to dawn that there may be no deal to be had. Stakeholders working toward a deal on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, likely including border security, are not giving up hope.
Romania to vote for first female premier amid protests
Romania's president Klaus Iohannis named Viorica Dan... . Romanian Prime Minister designate Viorica Dancila speaks to media in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
US needs orderly immigration
Sen. Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats shut down America's government over an unrelated illegal immigration issue. This was an egregious affront to the American people, and to our brave men and women in uniform who were required to report for duty with no guarantee of pay.
a D-Day Warplane Lost for Years Is About to Fly Again
This Douglas C-47 led the formation carrying American paratroopers to the D-Day invasion. It is being restored in hopes it will fly over Normandy on the 75th anniversary of the invasion in June 2019.
GOP senators call on Trump to show restraint in Russia probe
Two Republican senators said Sunday that President Donald Trump would be wise to keep a public silence on an independent investigation into his 2016 campaign's contacts with Russia in the wake of news reports that he sought to fire the special counsel. The senators, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Susan Collins of Maine, also urged special counsel Robert Mueller to review whether Trump tried to fire him last June, an accusation the president has labeled "fake news."
Australian troops decorated for helping to recover Osprey wreckage
Australian troops who helped salvage an MV-22 Osprey after a deadly crash last summer off the country's eastern coast have been awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation. Marine Lt.
Plenty of fire and fury at 60th annual Grammy Awards
Just as the Hollywood award shows this year have been dominated by the Time's Up movement, the 60th annual Grammy Awards became a platform for artists to address sexual harassment and abuse, but also President Donald Trump, immigration and gun violence. Artists arrived on the red carpet with white roses to show support for female equality, but others skewered Trump or criticized his administration's treatment of immigrants with the Statue of Liberty serving as a backdrop.
Is South Africa seeing a return to the rule of law? More evidence is needed
There are a number of examples of the criminal justice system being exploited for political ends. It appears as if the Gupta family, known for being politically connected to South Africa's President Jacob Zuma and accused of "state capture", have not had a good start to the year.
There Is No NATO without the North Atlanticby Jerry Hendrix NATO, the …
ATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, has a problem in the North Atlantic. It is not prepared for Russian aggression, at either the strategic or the tactical level.
North Carolina Mismanaged Itself Into Electoral Chaos
The U.S. Supreme Court's Jan. 18 decision to pause a nine-day-old federal court ruling against North Carolina's congressional map was the latest turn in a legal war that has made the state's electoral system the most chaotic in the U.S. The temporary stay is part of a wider, national challenge to the kind of political gerrymandering that has helped breed hyperpartisanship across the country. The Supreme Court gave North Carolina a reprieve while it What sets North Carolina apart, though, is the breadth of institutions that have been thrown against a wall.
DOJ orders indictment of 3 cops, 1 asset over Kian slay
The Department of Justice has ordered the indictment of three policemen and their asset over the murder of Grade 11 student Kian delos Santos in Caloocan City in August last year. Caloocan police officers Jeremmas Pereda , Jerwin Cruz, and Arnel Oares take their oath during the Senate hearing on the killing of Kian Loyd delos Santos.
Former congresswoman expected to begin federal sentence Source: AP
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Jay-Z, leading on Grammy Day, attacked by Trump
Jay-Z is leading nominations Sunday for the Grammys, was feted Saturday by music industry heavyweights - and, in between, was taken to task by the president of the United States. American rap mogul Jay-Z - who took home the Industry Icon award at the traditionnal Clive Davis pre-Grammy party - leads with eight Grammy nominations President Donald Trump criticized Jay-Z on his Twitter feed, likely in response to the rap mogul's denunciations of the US leader in an interview.
Hillary Clinton surprises with Grammy ‘Fire and Fury’ spoof
Bruno Mars beat Jay-Z for the top Grammy Awards on Sunday, but the surprise star of the night was former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reading from Michael Wolff's controversial book "Fire and Fury." A pre-taped parody sketch saw Grammy Awards host James Corden audition celebrities, including John Legend, Cher, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg.
NH Business Newsmakers: Franklin Savings promotes four
Gregory A. Tracy, 63, was pronounced dead after he sideswiped a Toyota Corolla in the southbound lanes, skidding off the road, and struck a dirt embankment around 4:50 p.m. Saturday, New Hampshire... The Manchester Monarchs couldn't sweep their weekend series against the Wheeling Nailers on Sunday afternoon, and fell, 4-2, at WesBanco Arena.
Avon Rubber wins $12.6m order from US DoD
Avon Rubber has received an order from the US Department of Defense for 47,000 M50 mask systems worth $12.6m. The company said that given the anticipated sales of M50 mask systems to the DoD for its 2018 financial year have already been secured by previous orders, this new order contributes towards building the order book for its 2019 financial year.
Kochs warm to Trump policies, not behavior new
For the Koch brothers and their powerful donor network, the trouble with President Donald Trump isn't what he's doing. It's how he's doing it.
Indicted Mo. Gov. goes after prosecutor
Since he was indicted on allegations related to an extramarital affair, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has shifted into attack mode, zeroing in on the St. Louis prosecutor who launched the investigation with comments decried by some critics as politically or racially charged.
Krewe of Confetti Kids: Mardi Gras fun for children, too
The more than 200 kids riding in Sunday's Mardi Gras parade p... . Jack Spittler III waits as his costume is adjusted before the start of the Little Rascals Mardi Gras Ball in Kenner, La., Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018.