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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
Southwest Airlines Co-Founder Herb Kelleher Dies At 87
Herb Kelleher, who died Thursday, was known for building the business on affordable flights, and a culture that put employees and customer service first.
Indications Of China's Slowing Economic Growth Concern U.S. Investors
by Jim Zarroli
Stocks plunged again Thursday after Apple said its revenues were less than expected last quarter because of a decline in revenues in China. The news has a lot of investors worried.
Partial Government Shutdown Hits 2-Week Mark And Counting
by Domenico Montanaro
As the 116th Congress begins its term, congressional leaders are set for a new meeting on Friday with President Trump to discuss solutions for the partial government shutdown.
Golden Globes Ceremony Kicks Off Season Of Big Award Shows
Rachel Martin talks to Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter about the history and reputation of the Golden Globe Awards ahead of this Sunday's 76th annual ceremony.
Partial Government Shutdown Hooks Alaska's Fishing Industry
by Nat Herz
January marks the opening of Bering Sea fisheries. Boats need federal permits and inspections before they can leave the docks. The shutdown has put hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue at stake.
Exciting Games Help To Propel NFL TV Ratings Higher
by Tom Goldman
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend and, like always, there's plenty of drama and intrigue both on the football field and off. Which teams will make it a step closer to the Super Bowl?
U.S. Officials View China As America's Primary Long-Term Threat To Power
by Ryan Lucas
Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference gets a lot of attention, but U.S. Justice Department and other security officials say the real espionage threat comes from China.
News Brief: Democrats' Bills Don't Include Border Wall Funding, Israeli Settlements
House Democrats pass bills aimed at reopening the government. More U.S. troops are expected to be deployed to the border. And thousands of new homes for Israeli settlers may be built in the West Bank.
When Gov. Brown Leaves Office, He Plans To Still Battle Climate Change
by Lauren Sommer
Gov. Jerry Brown has helped make California a global leader in addressing climate change. As he leaves office, we look back on what he achieved and what he could not.
Pope Tells U.S. Bishops To Unify As Church Deals With Clergy Sex Abuse Scandals
Rachel Martin talks to Thomas Reese, a Jesuit priest and a senior analyst at Religion News Service, about Pope Francis' letter to U.S. Bishops about the sexual abuse crisis within the Catholic Church.
Emergency Medical Responders Confront Racial Bias
by Kristian Foden-Vencil