Florida congresswoman: Kelly used ‘racist term’

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Florida Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson responded to White House Chief of Staff John Kelly Friday, assailing him for him comments he made Thursday at the White House. Kelly, addressing reporters at the White House briefing, rebuked Wilson for her criticism of Trump’s comments on a call to the widow of […]

Breaking down the fiscal 2018 budget passed by Senate

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By a vote of 51-49, Senate Republicans passed a fiscal 2018 budget right along party lines, with every single Democrat voting against the budget framework, and all Republicans, save for one, voting for it. The fiscal 2018 budget passed late-Thursday night is not a legally binding document, but it does […]

Bitcoin soars to record high above $6,000

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Bitcoins are seen in this illustration picture taken September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration October 20, 2017 By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bitcoin surged to a record high of more than $6,000 on Friday, pushing its market capitalization to $100 billion at one point, as investors continued to bet […]

Afghan soldiers in US for training are going AWOL

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Facing a tense security situation at home and few apparent repercussions in the U.S., dozens of Afghan soldiers and security personnel who came to the U.S. for training have gone AWOL — and the number is increasing, according to the latest report from government’s oversight group for Afghanistan. Hundreds of […]

Recalls this week: wind-up toys, ottomans, wood chippers

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More than a half-million windup toys are being recalled this week because a piece poses a choking hazard to young children. Other recalled consumer products this week include off-highway vehicles and wood-chippers. Continue Reading Below Here’s a more detailed look: WINDUP MUSICAL TOYS DETAILS: Carter’s, Child of Mine, Guess How […]