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A primer on the ongoing Trump-Russia investigation
miamiherald.com - By ERIC TUCKER
President Donald Trump is facing escalating criminal investigations in Washington and New York that are examining not only whether his campaign …
Hopes for US-China trade talks help push Asian shares higher
miamiherald.com - By YURI KAGEYAMA
Asian shares rose Wednesday amid hopes for U.S.-China trade talks. ASIA'S DAY: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.7 percent in early trading to …
A look at where the investigations related to Trump stand
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
A look at where the investigations related to President Donald Trump stand and what may lie ahead for him. WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT? Trump is facing …
Flynn argues against prison time in Russia investigation
miamiherald.com - By ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY
Lawyers for Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, asked a judge Tuesday to spare him prison time, saying he had devoted his career …
The Latest: Flynn requests probation, community service
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
The Latest on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election (all times local): 9:10 p.m. President Donald Trump's first …
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
Trump threatens shutdown in wild encounter with Democrats WASHINGTON (AP) — In a wild Oval Office confrontation, President Donald Trump heatedly …
McCutchen on the move, other deals percolate at meetings
miamiherald.com - By BEN WALKER
Andrew McCutchen moving into Philadelphia's outfield, more talk about a megadeal involving Noah Syndergaard and J.T. Realmuto and veteran pitcher …
California lawmaker arrested on child cruelty suspicion
miamiherald.com - By KATHLEEN RONAYNE
California state lawmaker Joaquin Arambula was arrested Monday on suspicion of misdemeanor child cruelty, Fresno police Chief Jerry Dyer said. The …
Man who killed newlywed during robbery executed in Texas
miamiherald.com - By JUAN A. LOZANO and MICHAEL GRACZYK
A Texas inmate was executed Tuesday evening for fatally shooting a newlywed during a robbery more than 25 years ago. Alvin Braziel Jr., 43, received …
Michigan Legislature OKs bill to limit tougher regulations
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
Michigan's Republican-led Legislature has voted to make it harder for regulators to pass stricter regulations than those set by the federal …
Pitcher Ivan Nova acquired by White Sox from Pirates
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
Right-hander Ivan Nova was acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday for minor league pitcher Yordi Rosario and …
The Latest: School reported lawmaker’s alleged child cruelty
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
The Latest on the arrest of a California lawmaker (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says state lawmaker Joaquin Arambula was …
The Latest: French minister says Strasbourg gunman killed 3
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
The latest on the fatal shooting at a Christmas market in Strasbourg (all times local): 2:40 a.m. France's interior minister says a gunman "sowed …
Huawei CFO gets bail; China detains ex-Canadian diplomat
miamiherald.com - By JIM MORRIS, ROB GILLIES and PAUL WISEMAN
A Canadian court granted bail on Tuesday to a top Chinese executive arrested at the United States' request in a case that has set off a diplomatic …
The Latest: Texas executes inmate for killing newlywed
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The Latest on the execution of Texas inmate (all times local): 7:25 p.m. A Texas inmate has been executed for fatally shooting a newlywed during a …
AP: Ivanka, Kushner could profit from tax break they pushed
miamiherald.com - By STEPHEN BRAUN, JEFF HORWITZ and BERNARD CONDON
At an Oval Office gathering earlier this year, President Donald Trump began touting his administration's new real estate investment program, which …
Southern California officials OK Colorado River drought plan
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
Southern California's largest water wholesaler has approved a drought contingency plan that it hopes will help ensure the drought-stressed Colorado …
Dunleavy hosts holiday open house, inaugural event
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
The traditional holiday open house at the Alaska governor's mansion doubled as an inaugural event for Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who took office just last …
‘Conservative outsider’ enters race for Mississippi governor
miamiherald.com - By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS
A first-term Republican state lawmaker said Tuesday that he's running for Mississippi governor in 2019 as a "conservative outsider." Rep. Robert …
Justice John Pelander retiring from Arizona Supreme Court
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
Arizona Supreme Court Justice John Pelander announced Tuesday that he plans to retire, giving Republican Gov. Doug Ducey the chance to appoint his …
AP: Ivanka, Kushner could profit from tax break they pushed
miamiherald.com - By STEPHEN BRAUN, JEFF HORWITZ and BERNARD CONDON
At an Oval Office gathering earlier this year, President Donald Trump began touting his administration's new "Opportunity Zone" program that offers …
Mother, boyfriend face charges after toddler shoots infant
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
An 8-month-old girl is fighting for her life after police say her 3-year-old brother accidentally shot her in the face in a New Mexico motel room …
Elections
Digna Cabral wins runoff election to become next Doral council member
miamiherald.com - By Sarah Blaskey
Voters in Doral elected Digna Cabral, a 41-year-old University of Miami researcher, as their council member for Seat Four in a runoff election …
Family: German journalist jailed in Venezuela as spy
miamiherald.com - By SCOTT SMITH
German freelance journalist Billy Six has circled the globe with a hand-held video camera asking people living through wars and strife to tell their …
Addicts in Oregon bypass controls, get many prescriptions
miamiherald.com - By ANDREW SELSKY
Standing behind a photograph of her nephew, a state official on Tuesday described his drug overdose as she released an audit that found holes in a …
Top senators ask for leniency for ex-staffer who lied to FBI
miamiherald.com - By MICHAEL BALSAMO
Three high-ranking senators asked a federal judge for leniency on behalf of a former Senate intelligence committee staffer who pleaded guilty to …
GOP chairman: Vote tally sharing would warrant new election
miamiherald.com - By GARY D. ROBERTSON
North Carolina's Republican Party chairman said Tuesday that the state should order a new election in an unresolved congressional race if an …
AP FACT CHECK: Wisconsin governor’s veto pen is powerful
miamiherald.com - By AMANDA SEITZ
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker defended lame-duck legislation Tuesday that sparked protests in the state's Capitol because it would trim some of his …
Celebrities flock to Indian business scions’ lavish wedding
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
In a season of big Indian weddings, the marriage of two business scions on Wednesday is set to be the biggest of them all. Isha Ambani is the Ivy …