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Trump's firing of FBI head Comey triggered probe: ex-official McCabe
Former top FBI official Andrew McCabe said he began an obstruction of justice and counterintelligence investigation involving U.S. President Donald Trump and his ties to Russia after Trump fired bureau Director James Comey in May 2017, CBS News repor...
Amazon to New York City: Fuggedaboutit!
Amazon.com Inc will not move forward with plans to build a headquarters in New York after rising opposition from local politicians, the third most-valuable public U.S. company said in on Thursday.
More Brexit humiliation for May as parliament defeats her again
MPS defeated Prime Minister Theresa May in a symbolic vote over her Brexit strategy on Thursday, undermining her pledge to European Union leaders that she can get the unpopular divorce deal approved if they grant her concessions.
Chicago police question two over alleged attack on 'Empire' actor
Chicago police are questioning two persons of interest who were in the area when "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett said he suffered a racist and homophobic assault, authorities said on Thursday.
Ahead of EU polls, Facebook voids accounts targeting Moldovan election
Facebook Inc said on Thursday it had disrupted an attempt to influence voters in Moldova, increasing concerns that EU elections in May could be prey to malign activity.
Top U.S. trade envoys to meet China's Xi, no decision on deadline extension
The Trump administration's top two negotiators in trade talks with China will meet on Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but there has been no decision to extend a March 1 U.S. deadline for a deal, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlo...
U.S. unveils plan to control some toxins in drinking water, sets no limits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday it plans to control a group of toxic chemicals found in Americans' drinking water but stopped short of setting limits until later this year.
Actress Charlotte Rampling gets lifetime achievement award at Berlin fest
British actress Charlotte Rampling said on Thursday she was moved to be awarded the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear for lifetime achievement.
Brexit row risks ruining PM May's date with parliament
British Prime Minister Theresa May could be defeated in parliament on Thursday over her plan to renegotiate the Brexit deal, undermining her pledge to the European Union that, with changes, she can get the agreement approved.
Egyptian lawmakers back changes that could keep Sisi in power til 2034
The Egyptian parliament on Thursday approved in principle draft constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power until 2034 and tighten his control of the judiciary.
Ex-acting FBI chief says probe of Trump began after Comey firing: CBS
Former top FBI official Andrew McCabe said he began an obstruction of justice and counterintelligence investigation involving U.S. President Donald Trump and his ties to Russia after Trump fired bureau Director James Comey in May 2017, CBS News repor...
Congress poised to vote on border measure without Trump border wall
The U.S. Congress on Thursday aimed to end a dispute over border security with bipartisan legislation that would avert another partial government shutdown but does not give President Donald Trump the money he sought for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico bord...
Facebook voids accounts targeting Moldova pre-election
Facebook Inc said it has removed a number of pages and accounts engaged in "inauthentic behavior" targeting people in Moldova, where elections will be held later this month.
Wall Street falls as surprise drop in retail sales rattle investors
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, as consumer and retail stocks dropped after a sharp decline in retail sales in December suggested a slowdown in economic activity.
In rural Mississippi, still waiting on recovery
Here’s what has happened in Leflore County, Mississippi, since the end of the U.S. recession in 2009.
Turkish police believe Khashoggi remains may have been burned: Anadolu
Turkish police believe the remains of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have been burned, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu said on Thursday, citing a police report.
Pence, at summit, lashes out at Europeans over Iran
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence accused leading European countries on Thursday of trying to break U.S. sanctions against Tehran, in remarks at a Middle East peace summit that were likely to further strain transatlantic relations.
Denver teachers, school district reach deal to end strike
Denver teachers and school district officials reached an agreement early on Thursday after an all-night bargaining session to end a strike that has disrupted classes for 92,000 students this week, the union said.
Queen unveils secret-message plaque to mark UK security agency centenary
The Queen unveiled a plaque bearing a secret message on Thursday as she toured the original London home of Britain's GCHQ to mark the intelligence agency's centenary.
Russia to Turkey: You can't have Syrian safe zone without Assad's consent
Russia told Turkey on Thursday it had no right to create a "safe zone" inside Syria unless it sought and received the consent of President Bashar al-Assad, signaling tensions as a three-way summit on the Syrian conflict began.