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Berlin Attacker Taken Down

Police In Italy have killed the suspect in the Berlin Truck Attack.

  The massive manhunt for the alleged attacker who drove a truck through a Christmas market in Berlin has come to an end in Italy. Italian authorities say the search for Anis Amri ended in a 3 a.m. shootout with police, after Amri was asked for identification. According to police, Amri was confronted on a patrol in Milan, and when…

HB2 Upheld

A bid to repeal North Carolina's controversial House Bill 2 has been voted down.

Protestors have taken to the North Carolina Capitol to protest the State Legislature upholding HB2, the controversial “bathroom bill”. Despite months of boycotts that cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars, Republican-controlled State Senate voted against repealing the law. Some Republicans also wanted to add a provision to the repeal bill that would temporarily bans cities from passing their…

Manhunt In Berlin

After releasing the initial suspect, Authorities in Berlin are now on the hunt.

THIS VIDEO MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC IMAGES.   Authorities in Berlin are now searching for the attacker responsible for the deadly truck crash in Berlin. The man who had first been arrested, a refugee from Pakistan, has been released due to no evidence of him being behind the wheel. Witnesses say the attacker was masked and fled the scene. Security has…

Truck Attack Investigation

Authorities in Berlin are questioning the suspect of a deadly truck attack at a Christmas market.

At least twelve people are dead and dozens injured in an attack at a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany. As the investigation continues, the owner of the truck has been talking to the media, while officials have the suspect of the attack in custody for questioning. The suspect was not the original driver of the vehicle, which was was driven…

The Electoral Votes

Democrats are calling for Electors to not vote for President-Elect Trump today.

  The Electoral College will begins their vote today, meeting in their respective state capitals to cast the official votes for President. However, concerns about a Trump Presidency and possible Russian interference on Election Day have many hoping their Electors will change their votes. Hillary Clinton supporters have been calling on swing-state electors to defect, while others (including some Electors…

Cold Weather Closes In

Temperatures have plunged across many parts of the United States.

  It’s getting cold outside for much of the United States. Chilling temperatures are settling in the Northeast and the Midwest, making travel and work difficult for residents. A wintry mix of precipitation may have led to a multi-car pile up along Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania, withe frigid temperatures are making it harder for firefighters and postal workers to do…

Interest Rates Rise

The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates thanks to a growing economy.

Bank accounts may give back some more to consumers following the Federal Reserve’s decision to increase federal interest rates for only the second time since 2008. Th increase should give more returns to saving accounts but will make loans for things like cars or houses more expensive. The decision was made in part thanks to economic growth. However the news…

Struggles in Syria

Explosions continue in Aleppo, despite a ceasefire deal made earlier this week.

A cautious peace in Aleppo, Syria  is still marred by explosions being heard, jeopardizing a ceasefire deal that was reached earlier this week. The Syrian government has declared victory and now has total control of the city. However, the U.S. and other foreign governments remain cautious in the ongoing fight against ISIS. Peaceful evacuations of rebels and displaced civilians are…

Election Controversy Continues

An announcement by the President-Elect is overshadowed by election result concerns.

  President-Elect Donald Trump is set to make his major announcement today, officially revealing his controversial nominee for Secretary of State. The announcement will be a break in the blasts of growing calls for an investigation into possible Russian involvement in the in the U.S. election. President-Elect Trump ha cancelled a news conference scheduled for later this week, but later…

Secretary of State Selection

President-Elect Donald Trump's cabinet continues to grow.

  The Trump Administration is filling up as the President-Elect looks to make more appointments to his cabinet.  Most notably, sources say that Trump has made his next decision, and will nominate Rex Tillerson for Secretary Of State. Tillerson is currently the head of Exxon-Mobil, and his possible appointment could mean several conflicts of interest, as well as further investigation…