WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has put the Palestinians on notice that it will shutter their office in Washington unless they’ve entered serious peace talks with Israel, U.S. officials said, potentially giving President Trump more leverage as he seeks an elusive Mideast peace deal. The Palestinian foreign minister denounced the […]
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Gymnast Gabby Douglas apologizes after comment about sexual abuse
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas apologized Friday after being criticized for tweeting that “dressing in a provocative / sexual way entices the wrong crowd” in response to a message by her Team USA teammate Aly Raisman to stop “victim shaming.” Earlier this week, Raisman told “60 Minutes” that she was […]
Trump to delay decision on importing elephant trophies
President Trump tweeted Friday night that he is putting decision to reverse Obama-era legislation to ban the import of big-game hunted trophies from Zimbabwe. In Mr. Trump’s tweet, he said he is putting the decision on hold so he can “review all conservation facts” with Secretary of the Interior Ryan […]
Baltimore remembers detective killed in shooting
BALTIMORE — Baltimore police Det. Sean Suiter is being remembered as a great cop, known for his smarts and his smile. He was an Army veteran — a husband, and father of five. On Friday, his brothers and sisters in blue were still searching for his killer. With a police […]
Can Alabama’s evangelicals carry Roy Moore to victory?
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — One woman after another trooped to the microphone on Friday to sing the praises of Roy Moore, including his wife Kayla. “He will not step down,” Kayla Moore said. Moore’s campaign this week has been a bullhorn tribute to his character. “To the people of Alabama, thank […]
Many flee as Puerto Rico schools struggle without power
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Former “Hamilton” star Lin-Manuel Miranda led a march in Washington, D.C. on Sunday for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. He’s calling on Congress to address the crisis still unfolding in the American territory. Nearly two months after Hurricane Maria barreled through, about half of Puerto Rico is […]
Could death of Texas woman found wrapped in sheet be anything but murder?
Jessie Bardwell, 27, a beloved daughter and friend seemingly vanished from the Texas home she shared with her boyfriend, Jason Lowe. Fearing the worst, her father traveled from Mississippi to Texas to start the search for his daughter. Jessie’s body was later found in a remote spot of farmland wrapped […]
Jessie Bardwell case: Was Texas woman’s death an accident or murder?
Jessie Bardwell, 27, a beloved daughter and friend seemingly vanished from the Texas home she shared with her boyfriend, Jason Lowe. Fearing the worst, her father traveled from Mississippi to Texas to start the search for his daughter. Jessie’s body was later found in a remote spot of farmland wrapped […]
Rampage survivor shot with kids says drivers wouldn’t stop
RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif. — A survivor of a deadly northern California shooting rampage tells CBS affiliate KHSL that four passersby wouldn’t help her when she tried to flag them down after she and her children were shot by gunman Kevin Neal on Tuesday. Police say Neal’s seven-site shooting spree began […]
Retailers get creative to lure holiday shoppers
Cue the music, string up the lights. For retailers, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. There are 37 shopping days until Christmas. As more Americans shop online, traditional stores have been forced to get creative if they want to stay in business. “I am so […]