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New study explains creation of deadly California 'firenado'
Redding, Dec 6 (AP/UNB) — A rare fire tornado that raged during this summer's deadly Carr Fire in Northern California was created by a combination of scorching weather, erratic winds and an ice-topped cloud that towered miles into the atmosphere, according to a study announced Wednesday.
Bush celebrated with praise and humor at cathedral farewell
Washington, Dec 5 (AP/UNB) — George H. W. Bush was celebrated with high praise and loving humor Wednesday as the nation bade farewell to the man who was America's 41st president and the last to fight for the U.S. in wartime. Three former presidents looked on at Washington National Cathedral and a fourth — George W. Bush — eulogized his dad.
Presidents club assembles for Bush funeral, Trump an outlier
Washington, Dec 5 (AP/UNB) — The death of George H.W. Bush is bringing together the five remaining members of an oh-so-exclusive fraternity — the presidents club. But for President Donald Trump, it may not be an entirely comfortable reunion, throwing him together with former occupants of the Oval Office who have given him decidedly mixed reviews.
A nation's farewell for George H.W. Bush
Washington, Dec 5 (AP/UNB) — The nation's capital bids its final farewell to the late president, George H.W. Bush, in a service of prayer and praise that is drawing together world envoys, Americans of high office and a guy from Maine who used to fix things in Bush's house on the water.
Trump wrong about illegal immigration costs
Washington, Dec 5 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump is spreading misleading numbers about the cost of illegal immigration.
After CIA briefing, senators lay blame on Saudi crown prince
Washington, Dec 5 (AP/UNB) — Breaking with President Donald Trump, senators leaving a briefing with CIA Director Gina Haspel on Tuesday said they are even more convinced that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Mueller recommends no prison for Flynn, citing cooperation
Washington, Dec 5 (AP/UNB)— President Donald Trump's former national security adviser provided so much information to the special counsel's Russia investigation that prosecutors say he shouldn't do any prison time, according to a court filing Tuesday that describes Michael Flynn's cooperation as "substantial."
US envoy for Afghan peace in Pakistan for talks on Taliban
Islamabad, Dec 5 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. special envoy tasked with finding a negotiated end to Afghanistan's bloody 17-year-old war met Tuesday with Pakistani officials, and a Taliban official said four members from the group's political office in the Middle Eastern state of Qatar were also in the Pakistani capital.
Guest says she was filmed in shower by Hilton worker
Dhaka, Dec 4 (UNB) - A Chicago woman is suing hotel operator Hilton Worldwide for $100 million, claiming an employee took nude footage of her without her consent and used it in an extortion attempt.
1 child dead, 45 people hurt in Arkansas charter bus crash
Little Rock, Dec 4 (AP/UNB) — A third grader was killed and at least 45 people were injured when a charter bus carrying youth football players from Tennessee rolled off an interstate and overturned before sunrise Monday in central Arkansas, authorities said.