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Trump aide: Syria withdrawal waiting on 'conditions'
Jerusalem, Jan 6 (AP/UNB)— President Donald Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, said Sunday that the U.S. military withdrawal from northeastern Syria is conditioned on defeating the remnants of the Islamic State group, and on Turkey assuring the safety of Kurdish fighters allied with the United States.
Mexico launches plan to stimulate US border economy
Mexico City, Jan 6 (AP/UNB) — President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador launched an ambitious plan Saturday to stimulate economic activity on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border, reinforcing his country's commitment to manufacturing and trade despite recent U.S. threats to close the border entirely.
3 dead, 4 injured in bowling alley shooting
California, Jan 5 (AP/UNB)- A late-night fight at a California bowling alley turned deadly Friday night, killing three men and injuring four.
California attorney general leads Trump resistance into 2019
Sacramento, Jan 5 (AP/UNB) — Xavier Becerra became perhaps the nation's most influential attorney general when he was named California's top lawyer two years ago, and he has since used his post atop what some call the "Resistance State" to pummel President Donald Trump's administration with dozens of legal actions.
Powell says he would reject any Trump request to resign
Washington, Jan 5 (AP/UNB) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday that he will not resign if asked to do so by President Donald Trump, and that he is prepared to be patient in deciding when to raise interest rates again.
White House exploring ways to stop raises during shutdown
Washington, Jan 5 (AP/UNB)— The White House said Friday it is exploring ways to prevent a pay raise for top administration officials during a government shutdown that has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay.
Trump says shutdown could go for 'years'
Washington, Jan 5 (AP/UNB) -President Donald Trump has declared he could keep parts of the government shut down for "months or even years" after he and Democratic leaders again failed to resolve his demand for billions of dollars for a border wall with Mexico.
Speaker again, Pelosi sees 'new dawn' for 116th Congress
Washington, Jan 4 (AP/UNB) — Cheering Democrats returned Nancy Pelosi to the House speaker's post Thursday as the 116th Congress ushered in a historically diverse freshman class eager to confront President Donald Trump in a new era of divided government.
In the end, 15 Democrats don't back Pelosi for speaker
Washington, Jan 4 (AP/UNB) — What started as a rebellion with a potentially devastating effect on Nancy Pelosi's winning drive to reclaim the House speaker's post officially fizzled Thursday as just 15 Democrats refused to back her bid for the job.
Herb Kelleher, co-founder of Southwest Airlines, dies at 87
Dallas, Jan 4 (AP/UNB) — Not many CEOs dress up as Elvis Presley, settle a business dispute with an arm-wrestling contest, or go on TV wearing a paper bag over their head.