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Police In Kutztown, Pa., Find Volunteers Willing To Drink To Excess

7:27am January 18, 2019

The department, looking for training help, posted the Facebook request on Wednesday and was flooded with volunteers. On Thursday, a department comment read, "At this point we have enough volunteers."

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Brad Smith, president of Microsoft Corp., speaks during a presentation on affordable housing in Bellevue, Wash., on Thursday. Microsoft Corp. said it will spend $500 million to develop affordable housing and help alleviate homelessness in the Seattle area

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Microsoft Pledges $500 Million Investment To Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

11:13pm January 17, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

Most of the money will help preserve and build new homes for low and middle-income residents. A smaller portion will go toward homeless services and programs to keep people from being evicted.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross stands behind President Trump during a bill signing ceremony at the White House in 2018. Ross, who oversees the Census Bureau, approved adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census.

Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Blocking Citizenship Question On 2020 Census

8:26pm January 17, 2019

by Hansi Lo Wang

The Trump administration is asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review the first major court ruling over plans to add a question about U.S. citizenship status to the 2020 census.

Vice President Pence looks on as now-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., argues with President Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office last month.

Trump Postpones Pelosi Trip To War Zone After She Postpones State Of The Union

8:10pm January 17, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

"In light of the 800,000 great American workers not receiving pay, I am sure you would agree that postponing this public relations event is totally appropriate," the president wrote to the speaker.

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Trump Unveils Ambitious Missile Defense Plans

6:55pm January 17, 2019

by Geoff Brumfiel

The strategy, reminiscent of the Cold War-era Star Wars program, calls for new sensors in space, updated missile interceptors and advanced weapons, including lasers.

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A federal judge has struck down voting restrictions passed and signed during the Wisconsin Legislature's lame-duck session.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Lame-Duck Changes To Wisconsin Voting Laws

6:51pm January 17, 2019

by Laurel White

The bills were passed after Republican Gov. Scott Walker was defeated but before Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in.

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For Wildfire Victims Suing PG&E, A Company Bankruptcy Could Impact Their Compensation

6:28pm January 17, 2019

by Lily Jamali

Lawyers have descended on Chico, Calif., in a race to find fire victims to sign up for lawsuits against PG&E. But the utility company's announcement that they will be filing for bankruptcy has thrown the legal race into chaos.

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Michigan State President Steps Down After Insulting Comments About Abuse Survivors

6:28pm January 17, 2019

by Kate Wells

The interim president of Michigan State University has resigned after comments that survivors of Larry Nassar felt were insulting. For some, this move by the university feels like a new direction.

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Teen migrants wait in line inside the Tornillo detention camp in Tornillo, Texas, in December 2018.

Federal Immigration Agents Separated More Migrant Children Than Previously Thought

6:28pm January 17, 2019

by John Burnett

Before family separation became an official and controversial policy of the Trump administration, federal immigration agents separated "thousands" of migrant children from their parents.

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As Shutdown Continues, Many Unpaid Federal Workers Are Frustrated And Angry

5:40pm January 17, 2019

by David Welna

Federal workers are growing increasingly frustrated with the shutdown and political mess in Washington. Some have found other jobs temporarily.

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