All USA Update
Police contact FBI after Sikh shot in arm in Seattle suburbThe gunman reportedly said "go back to your country" before the shooting, echoing a similar shooting in Kansas recently. A national Sikh group is asking for the incident to be investigated as a hate crime.
Trump supporters, foes face off at Ohio StatehouseThe clash at one of several rallies planned around the country in support of the president remained mostly nonviolent, except for reports of some punching, shoving and kicking.
Most oil pipeline opponents leave North Dakota protest campDemonstrators have been protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline at the camp for nearly a year, with the population numbering in the thousands at the height of the protests. Some new camps are popping up on private land nearby.
Trump's defense chief says has no problems with mediaPresident Trump branded the media "the enemy of the American people" earlier this week, drawing some criticism. US Senator John McCain spoke out in defense of the free press on Friday.
Southern California rain eases; north facing renewed stormHeavy rainstorms killed at least three people in southern California over the weekend. Storms in northern California are seeing rivers reaching flood stage, and some residents are preparing to evacuate.
'I'm not ranting and raving.' Trump on defensive in first solo news conferenceAfter a turbulent start to his presidency, Trump said he had inherited a "mess" from former President Barack Obama, and accused the media of being "out of control" and "dishonest."
Senate confirms Sessions for attorney generalThe nearly party-line 52-47 vote concluded a bitter confirmation battle and continues a divisive week in the US Senate in general. The next cabinet nominee, Rep. Tom Price for health secretary, is also expected to bring staunch opposition from Democrats.
U.S. high court nominee calls Trump's attacks on judiciary 'demoralizing' -spokesmanPresident Trump has attacked the judge who put a hold on his executive order on immigration. US presidents are usually hesitant to do so.
Court denies Trump request to immediately restore travel banThe government has not been enforcing the ban since Friday, in compliance with a district court judge's ruling, but has argued that the President has "complete discretion" over alien entry into the country.
More tornadoes ahead as death toll reach 15 in southeast USGeorgia Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency. About 38 million people live in the the projected area of bad weather, which spans southern Georgia, northern Florida and southeastern Alabama.
At least 4 dead after Mississippi tornado: Why advance warning isn't always enoughThe Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is reporting 'massive damage' in and around the city of Hattiesburg.
U.S Army to begin environmental study of Dakota pipelineProtests over the controversial pipeline have continued for months over fears that it desecrates sacred ground and could contaminate drinking water. Over 600 people have been arrested.
Ethics official denounces Trump's plan for businessThe President-elect's sons will take control of his business empire and will enter new arrangements domestically but not overseas, a walk-back from a promise he made last month that the company would do "no new deals."
Trump accepts U.S. intelligence on Russia hacking, top aide saysIncoming chief of staff Reince Preibus said "action may be taken" against Russia, but Trump has refused to directly blame President Vladimir Putin and has said that a better relationship with Russia is a "good thing."
Even with increased airport security vulnerabilities remainThe latest attack, a shooting at the Fort Lauderdale airport that killed five people, raises the "knotty problem" of balancing the transport of firearms with airport security.
Fort Lauderdale airport shooting suspect was Iraq vet with mental health issues, says brotherEsteban Santiago told FBI agents in Alaska that the government was controlling his mind and was forcing him to watch Islamic State group videos.
What's the key to preventing train crashes?After a commuter train crash on the Long Island Rail Road, transit officials say automated train controls are a key to preventing future crashes. But improving the culture of safety among employees may be a faster way to reduce risks.
US police officer deaths in the line-of-duty hit 5-year high in 2016The 135 deaths included eight officers killed in ambush attacks in Dallas and Louisiana, and nearly half were fatally shot.
Obama designates monuments, protects federal land in Utah, NevadaObama has designated more land and water for protection than any administration in history, and the designations will be difficult for President-elect Trump to reverse.
Trump takes credit for 8,000 jobs from Japanese mogulThe president-elect also rebuked the Obama administration for allowing a United Nations resolution critical of Israel, and met with several health executives, likely to discuss the future of Obama care.
