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House Democrats want evidence preserved in border deaths Top House Democrats, preparing to take control of key committees early next year, have called for the preservation of all evidence related to the two child deaths in Customs and Border Protection custody.

Deep underground, new NYC train hub slowly takes shape Deep in the bedrock 15 stories below the famous Grand Central Terminal, a cavernous construction site is slowly, and expensively, taking shape as a commuter rail hub that will accommodate more than 150,000 passengers a day.

Police officer 'fighting for his life' after severe burns suffered in crash with drunken driver, authorities say A Houston police officer who was supposed to spend Christmas with his parents in California this week was instead "fighting for his life" as he recovers from surgeries for severe burns suffered in a crash that was allegedly caused by a drunken driver, according to reports.

Shooting suspect surrenders after SWAT negotiator sings 'White Christmas,' authorities say A Pennsylvania man who allegedly fired shots at 11 officers during a 10-hour standoff on Wednesday finally surrendered after a SWAT officer sang him the holiday carol "White Christmas," authorities said. 

Senate Democrats Kamala Harris and Mazie Hirono criticize Trump nominee for membership in the Knights of Columbus Brian Buescher, a nominee to sit on the U.S. District Court in Nebraska, was pressed by the Democratic senators if he could hear cases fairly or if he was intending to leave the Catholic organization if confirmed; reaction from Rev. Gerald Murray.

Florida newspaper calls for the removal of Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel for his handling of the Parkland shooting Israel has failed to 'accept responsibility' for mistakes made during the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; reaction from Jeff Bell, president of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputies Association.

Stanislaus County sheriff praises officer Ronil Singh, updates hunt for illegal immigrant suspected of killing him Sheriff Adam Christianson says officer Singh was a poster child for how immigration should work, says his suspected killer is armed and dangerous and urges the public to call 911 if they have information that could lead to his arrest.

Midwestern blizzards dump big post-holiday snow on Minnesota, Dakotas Post-holiday travelers were finding driving difficult as a winter storm dumped heavy snow and whipped up gusty winds across parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota on Thursday.

Authorities in Sudan arrested at least nine opposition leaders and activists, a committee of civil society groups said in a statement, ahead of fresh anti-government protests expected after weekly Muslim prayers on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VdTJCJ

A defect in a newly-built Sydney tower block has raised questions about Australian building standards. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q2giqd

Houston Astros player hands $1,200 to workers at fast-food drive-through windows Forget Santa — Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros spreads Christmas cheer like it’s his job.

Atlanta mayor defends ‘dry’ mac and cheese Christmas dish after photo causes Twitter uproar She may have won the vote for Atlanta mayor, but she definitely didn’t win the vote for the best mac and cheese.

Dunkin’ Donuts had a different name when it first opened Dunkin' Donuts announced it was changing its name in January 2019. But can you guess what it was originally called?

What were they thinking? Grossest food moments of 2018 There were a lot of them.

Back from Iraq, Trump must devise a new strategy for conflicts there, in Syria and in Afghanistan After meeting with U.S. troops in Iraq, President Trump faces the difficult task of coming up with a new strategy to deal with terrorists there, in Syria and in Afghanistan.

Russian interference in US elections far from over – Here’s what to watch for The arrival of 2019 marks the kickoff of the 2020 presidential election campaign, amid continued worries about foreign influence – particularly from Russia – in our democratic process.

Karl Rove: Who will win the shutdown? All the major actors in the government-shutdown drama have seen their standing suffer with the public. That includes Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi and her House Democrats, and President Trump and congressional Republicans.

Tammy Bruce: Melania Trump, first lady and role model, rises above Democratic pettiness Despite the efforts of a miserable American media and liberal establishment to malign her, first lady Melania Trump continues on with work that endears her to the American public.

Dr. Marc Siegel: Prevent needless deaths – Get vaccinated for all these reasons Get a flu shot and other vaccinations to protect yourself and others from illnesses that can kill some people.

Why CES is important to Washington Each January, hundreds of federal, state and local government officials travel to CES – the world’s largest and most influential tech event – to share insights, debate policy and develop a leadership approach that will sustain our country for decades to come.

Bride announces pregnancy at wedding reception, surprises groom with 'shock of a lifetime' Jamie and Charlie Forbes had a whole lot to celebrate on their wedding day.

Swimwear model responds after body-shamers criticize cellulite: 'Being beautiful is about being kind' Ariella Nyssa has learned to love her body, even if haters on social media are trying to shame her for it.

Justin Bieber designing hotel-like slippers for forthcoming clothing line The Biebs is already sold out of the $5 footwear.

Couple weds hours after meeting in person for first time Two strangers married on Christmas Day after meeting for the first time at an airport in their wedding attire before boarding a plane to Las Vegas.

Dog finds home for holidays after 8 years in shelter A dog that spent eight years in a kennel has finally found a home - and has now spent her first Christmas with her new owners.

Washington Post ponders if kids should sit on Santa’s lap amid #MeToo movement The Washington Post published a story this week questioning whether or not children should sit on Santa Claus’ lap amid the #MeToo movement.

Christmas caroling has some really bizarre origins Back in the day, people went wassailing for a reason.

The silliest Christmas stories of the 2018 holiday season St. Nick’s belly is shaking like a bowlful of jelly right now.

Bahrain's embassy in Damascus and the Syrian diplomatic mission in Manama have been operating "without interruption", the Bahraini foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday, a day after the United Arab Emirates reopened its embassy in Syria. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QUIu3H

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