Category: News
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Holiday Wreaths, Trains and Dinosaurs? US Botanic Garden Unveils Unique Holiday Display
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the Thanksgiving and winter holidays here, some holiday exhibits in our nation’s capital are going back to prehistoric times to celebrate the season. On Thanksgiving Day, the US Botanic Garden will unveil their unique holiday display, including some of their traditional holiday items.
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Officials: Two National Guardsmen in DC Shot in “Targeted” Attack
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two National Guardsmen were shot near the White House Wednesday afternoon. Officials said the suspect is in custody. Officials said they believe the shooting was a targeted attack.
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Avian Flu, Diesel Costs Push Holiday Meal Prices Higher
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The U.S. turkey population is at its lowest level in nearly four decades — about 195 million birds — after multiple outbreaks of avian disease. Less supply means higher costs, potentially upwards of 40 percent, according to the USDA.
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US Designates Venezuela’s Cartel De Los Soles as Terrorist Organization, but is it a Cartel?
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is ramping up the intensity against Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro after designating him and his government allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). Designating it as a FTO could authorize Trump to impose sanctions on Maduro. This is the latest measure the administration is taking against Venezuela amid rising tensions.
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Oversight Committee Expands Probe After Trump Signs Epstein Files Transparency Act
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After the bill was signed, the House Oversight Committee said it plans to expand its investigation. The committee issued subpoenas to banks for Epstein’s financial records and requested additional documents. The committee’s chair said Bill and Hillary Clinton have also been subpoenaed for an in-person deposition.
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“Meaningful Progress” Made in Ukraine Peace Deal Framework
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ukraine’s President said his country is at a critical moment as they work with the US to revise a peace deal. Both the White House and Ukraine released a joint statement overnight saying there’s been “meaningful progress” towards aligning positions on a peace deal.
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White House Christmas Tree Arrives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the White House. The official White House Christmas tree arrived Monday afternoon.
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Democratic Video on Refusing “Illegal Orders” Sparks GOP Backlash, Trump Threats and Security Concerns
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A one-minute, 30-second video about “illegal military orders” has set off backlash from Republicans, explosive posts from President Donald Trump and new safety concerns for Democratic members of Congress.
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Hurricane Melissa Breaks Record with Strongest Wind Gust Recorded, Recovery Efforts Continue
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – New data shows Hurricane Melissa, the Category Five storm that devastated Jamaica in October, had record-breaking wind gusts at 252 miles per hour. It’s the strongest hurricane wind ever recorded. The storm left its mark in the Caribbean, especially on the island of Jamaica where crews are still working on recovery efforts.
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Trump says ‘Seditious’ Democrats Urging Troops to Refuse Illegal Orders Should Face Arrest, Death Penalty
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is calling for some Democratic members in Congress to be arrested and receive the death penalty after a video those Democrats released. Those members told servicemembers and intelligence officials they are allowed to refuse illegal orders.