Trump Calls Syria Cease-Fire 'Permanent,' Lifts Sanctions on Turkey
President Trump defended his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Syria, arguing that it is time for the U.S. to end its involvement in Middle East conflicts.
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As Fallout From The 737 Max Crisis Continues, The Cost To Boeing Is Growing
Boeing reported a big cut in profits on Wednesday as the 737 Max remains grounded. The company fired a top executive as questions remain about when the Max will return to service.
Washington State Is Thinning Out Forests To Reduce Wildfire Risk
The state of Washington is moving to aggressively thin forests to reduce the worsening wildfire risk. The initiative signals a rare truce between loggers and environmentalists.
After Slamming Trump, Biden Apologizes For Referring To 'Partisan Lynching' In 1998
"This wasn't the right word to use and I'm sorry about that," Joe Biden tweeted after a video resurfaced of him using the term to describe the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.
Wisconsin School Breaks Up Lunchtime Cliques With Assigned Seating
The school is trying to take anxiety out of the lunchroom experience. It has assigned seating with a teacher at each table. Officials say it improves school culture. Others aren't so sure.
Giuliani Associates Plead Not Guilty To Charges Of Making Illegal Campaign Donations
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were arrested at Dulles airport holding one-way tickets out of the country. Their case begins amid the inquiry into President Trump's alleged political pressure on Ukraine.
As Vaping Devices Have Evolved, So Have Potential Hazards, Researchers Say
The technology behind e-cigarettes has changed over the years, and researchers are now finding evidence that the way different sorts of vaping devices and e-liquids interact could harm consumers.
In Puerto Rico, The Days Of Legal Cockfighting Are Numbered
A congressional ban on the sport was a victory for animal rights activists, but on the island, many say that cockfighting is part of their culture — and they're willing to take the sport underground.
From The U.S. To Ukraine, 2 Giuliani Associates' Ties To Impeachment Inquiry
Little-known businessmen Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman are facing campaign finance charges. The case sheds light on the Soviet-born men's involvement in events at the heart of investigations into Trump.
Voting Continues On United Auto Workers' Tentative Deal With GM
UAW members at General Motors' largest factories vote Wednesday and Thursday on a tentative contract agreement. Ratification would end the longest strike against GM since 1970.