The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to impose tough new sanctions on North Korea in response to its latest ballistic missile test which the North Korean government says can hit anywhere on the U.S. mainland. (Dec. 22)
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Here’s why you shouldn’t open your Christmas presents too early
When you’re a kid, there’s really no time early enough to open your presents on Christmas morning.
Cruise passenger details Mexico crash scene
A passenger disembarking a cruise in Fort Lauderdale, describes a bus crash scene from one of their excursions in Mexico. Authorities said driver negligence and excessive speed caused the crash that killed 12. (Dec. 22)
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Bannon and Lewandowski asked to testify in House Russia probe
Next on the House intelligence committee’s list into the Russia probe are two former aides of President Trump, Steve Bannon and Corey Lewandowsk. Veuer’s Sam Berman has the full story.
Sen. McConnell mocks Bannon’s ‘political genius’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is mocking Steve Bannon for backing losing Republican candidate Roy Moore in this month’s Alabama Senate race. (Dec. 22)
Driver arrested in crash has 16 prior alcohol convictions, officials say
He also had a previously suspended license but was driving anyway.
Drug bust seizes $1 billion in meth in Australia
The 60 bags taken by authorities at the Port of Geraldton in Western Australia weighed about 1.2 tons, or roughly 2,400 pounds.
‘Multiple’ fatalities as Amtrak train derails, dangles over highway in Washington state
Several vehicleson I-5 were struck by derailed train cars tumbling down from the tracks above,Pierce County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Ed Troyer said.
Seven days of heroin: Elliana’s story
When we met Stephanie Gaffney, she was recovering well from addiction. Then she overdosed. What happened to her? What would happen to her daughter?
Sessions: Help on the way to fight violent crime
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced the deployment of 40 additional prosecutors around the U.S. to help combat the recent rise in violent crime. Two new violent crime task forces are also being set up. (Dec. 15)
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