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Attacker Arraigned

The would-be New York City bomber who tried to detonate explosives in the Manhattan subway has been arraigned.

Terror suspect Akayed Ullah has gone before a judge. The Bangladeshi immigrant was arraigned Wednesday, appearing on a video monitor from his hospital bed. The twenty-seven year old is still wrapped in bandages from Monday’s failed subway bombing, and is now facing five federal terrorism charges. Authorities believe he was trying to kill himself, but, the bomb was not packed…

‘Bama Blue

Doug Jones has beat Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate special election.

  The margin was pretty tight, but Democrat Doug Jones picked off the open senate seat in Alabama, a stunning victory in a deeply red conservative state. Jones bested Republican Roy Moore in a state where GOP politics have dominated for decades. During the campaign, Moore was hit with claims of sexual misconduct from a number of women dating back…

Early Morning Explosion

Enhanced security is in place across New York City after a terror attack during the Monday morning commute.

THIS MATERIAL MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC AUDIO/VIDEO   Terrifying moments in New York City when a suspected terrorist detonated a bomb in a bus terminal. Officials say it could have been a whole lot worse. At 7:02 monday morning, Akayed Ullah detonated a device described as a low-tech pipe bomb attached to his body with velcro and zip ties. No one…

Fires Rage On

California's Thomas fire continues to grow, reaching some two hundred thirty thousand acres.

  High winds and low containment pushed the Thomas fire into a second week. The inferno is now the fifth-largest in California state history. It’s one of around half-a-dozen blazes burning in southern California. Santa Ana winds are largely blamed for the fire’s rapid progress, with flames crossing from Ventura into Santa Barbara County. More than two hundred thousand acres…

More Wildfires Sparked

There's a fierce new southern California wildfire tearing through golf course communities in San Diego County.

At least six major fires are now burning from north of Los Angeles down into the area of San Diego. In the Ventura area, teams are still working to contain the largest fire in the state -the Thomas fire- which started burning Monday. It has now destroyed more than four hundred homes and buildings and consumed hundreds of square miles….

Mounting Pressure

There may be another major resignation from Congress today.

  Minnesota senator Al Franken is expected to make an announcement about his political future after two more women have come forward, accusing him of sexual misconduct. Many Democrats in congress are calling on Franken to resign. Aides insisted Wednesday night that Franken hadn’t decided decided yet what he was going to announce today, but there will be some sort…

Another Round of Wildfires

The Thomas fire burning northwest of Los Angeles has forced the evacuations of thousands of people.

  California is again dealing with widespread, destructive wildfires. Although this time, it’s the lower part of the state. Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, is under siege by a fast-growing, fast-moving fire which is expected to burn for days. Tens of thousands of acres have been scorched. High winds are partially blamed for the fire’s rapid acceleration, pushing the…

Moore Endorsed

President Trump has offered a full endorsement Monday for embattled Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore.

  Democrat John Conyers and Republican Roy Moore may not have much in common, but both of them are creating new headaches for their respective parties in Congress. President Trump offered a twitter endorsement for the embattled Alabama Senate candidate who has been accused of sexual harassment, and in some instances, assault of teenage girls. Moore says he even got…

Fight over Flynn

President Trump's former national security adviser is working with investigators looking into Russian collusion.

  xb,The charges and guilty plea from former national security adviser Michael Flynn could put Democrats on the path to take action against President Trump. On Friday, Flynn admitted to lying to the FBI about conversations with a Russian diplomat. Then on Saturday, the President tweeted about how the lying is what forced him to fire Flynn, back in February,…

Senate Struggles

The usually sedate Senate floor became home to some real moments of drama as Republicans try to pass the contentious tax reform plan.

  Senate Republicans will be back at it later today after failing to pass a big tax reform bill Thursday night. Democrats are trying to block the move. The bigger challenge for the GOP is keeping their own ranks in line. The party crossed a major hurdle when Senator John McCain came on board. But, there are still holdouts, most…