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Dow Jones Down 1,100 as of 2 p.m.

Dow Drops 666 Points Friday

February 5, 2018

The Associated Press,

UPDATE: The Dow Jones industrial average plunged as much as 1,500 points, erasing its gain for the year, as the market extends a slump that began Friday. The Dow’s point loss would be its biggest of all time, though in percentage terms, its 5.6 percent decline wasn’t as big as its worst drop during the financial crisis. The slide Monday…

Woman Who Cut Baby From Neighbor Gets Life Term

Crime Left 22-Year-Old Savanna Greywind Dead

February 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

FARGO, N.D.-A North Dakota woman who admitted killing a pregnant neighbor and cutting the baby from the womb while the mother was still alive has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Brooke Crews pleaded guilty in December to conspiracy to commit kidnapping, conspiracy to commit murder and lying to law officers in the August death…

Memo on Russian Probe Declassified

February 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The White House says it has declassified a GOP-authored memo on the Russia probe. That clears the way for the House Intelligence Committee to release the document, which is based on classified information and alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference. Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah says President Donald Trump…

Suspect in LA School Shooting Believed to be 12 Year Old Girl

Two students were shot and wounded

February 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

Photo: Damian DovarganesLOS ANGELES (AP) — Two students were shot and wounded, one critically, inside a Los Angeles middle school classroom Thursday morning and police arrested a female student believed to be 12 years old, authorities said. A 15-year-old boy hit in the head was transported to a trauma center in critical but stable condition, according to fire department spokesman…

Trump Will Clear Way for Publication of Classified Memo

Democrats say the memeo was "cherry-picked" and lacks context

February 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a controversial Republican-authored memo, White House officials said, despite objections from the FBI. The memo, prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee, is said to allege FBI misconduct in its investigation of potential ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 campaign. Trump’s own Justice Department…

GOP Train Crash Latest : Drivers Say Railroad Crossing Seemed to Malfunction

One Person Killed in Incident

February 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Zack Wajsgrasu/The Daily Progress via AP)CROZET, Va.-Drivers who regularly pass over a Virginia railroad crossing where a train carrying Republican lawmakers slammed into a garbage truck say the crossing arms appeared to be malfunctioning the day before the deadly crash. Jane Rogers told The Associated Press on Thursday that she crosses the intersection almost every day. She says she got…

Construction Time-Lapse of US Bank Stadium for Super Bowl LII

Get an insiders look at the construction process of US Bank Stadium

February 1, 2018

KQDS Staff,

(Photo Courtesy: EarthCam)Minneapolis, Minn. – On Sunday, February 4, the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will face-off at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for the biggest game of the year. EarthCam is helping football fans get excited for this epic game by sharing its broadcast-quality construction time-lapse movie for the host stadium. Showcasing 32 months of progress, viewers can…

Companies Exploit Marijuana Law Loophole

Buy a Shirt, Get Pot "Gift"

February 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Steven Senne) BOSTON (AP) — That ordinary bottle of juice delivered to your doorstep will set you back at least $55. But the bag of marijuana that comes with it? On the house. Retail marijuana stores are months away from opening in Massachusetts, but some companies have been quietly operating for more than a year, selling and delivering marijuana…

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s claims in his State of Union address

The Associated Press offers a fact check to Trump's State of the Union Speech.

January 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The AP is fact-checking prepared remarks from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech. Here’s a look at some of the claims we’ve examined: ISLAMIC STATE TRUMP: “Last year I pledged that we would work with our allies to extinguish ISIS from the face of the earth. One year later, I’m proud to report that the…

Amazon, Buffett and JPMorgan Join Forces on Health Care

Health care costs are "a hunger tapeworm on the Amercian economy" - Warren Buffet

January 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo)(AP) – Three of corporate America’s heaviest hitters — Amazon, Warren Buffett and JPMorgan Chase — sent a shudder through the health industry Tuesday when they announced plans to jointly create a company to provide their employees with high-quality, affordable care. The announcement was short on details about precisely what the independent company will do. But given the three…

Former Glee Actor Mark Salling Dead After Child Porn Guilty Plea

Salling was facing four to seven years in prison.

January 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Salling, who played bad-boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman in the hit musical-comedy “Glee,” died of an apparent suicide Tuesday, weeks after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. He was 35. Salling pleaded guilty in December after authorities said a search of his computer and a thumb drive found more than 50,000 images of child porn. He…

Blue Moon, Super Moon, Total Lunar Eclipse Rolled into One

Some call it a “super blue blood moon.”

January 29, 2018

The Associated Press,

In this Aug. 28, 2007, file photo, the moon takes on different orange tones during a lunar eclipse seen from Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week. On Wednesday, much of the world will get to see not only a blue moon and a super moon,…

What is the Real State of the Union?

The Associated Press offers a look at the stats prior to Trump's State of the Union Speech.

January 29, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — A by-the-numbers look at President Donald Trump’s first year in office reveals areas of both progress and peril. The stock market is soaring, smashing record after record. The unemployment rate has ticked downward. Some categories of violent crime are down, too. But more U.S. troops are stationed in war zones. More people are dying of drug overdoses….

Floodwaters Peak in Paris

The waters are expected to stay unusually high for days or weeks.

January 29, 2018

The Associated Press,

The banks of river Seine are flooded in Paris, France, Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. Floodwaters have reached a peak in Paris and are now threatening towns downstream along the rain-engorged Seine River. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) PARIS (AP) – Floodwaters have reached a peak in Paris and are now threatening towns downstream along the rain-filled Seine River. The French national flood…

Salt, the Solution to Winter’s Dangers, Threatens US Waters

Fish at Risk in Coming Decades From Road Salt

January 29, 2018

The Associated Press,

CONCORD, N.H.-Truckloads of road salt used to keep highways ice-free in the winter are starting to take a toll on the environment. Researchers say they’re finding rising salt levels in hundreds of lakes, especially in the Northeast and Midwest where sodium chloride is used most. The findings are raising fears that salting roads could put everything from microscopic zooplankton to…

Trump Immigration Plan Offers Citizenship Path to 1.8 Million

Opponents say the plan lacks details and sabotages bipartisan talks

January 25, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says President Donald Trump is proposing to provide a path to citizenship for 1.8 million so-called “Dreamers,” younger immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. The plan is likely to get a mixed reaction on Capitol Hill. Senior White House officials are offering a preview of Trump’s immigration framework, casting it as a compromise that…

Nassar Hearing Ends With Applause, Tears, Hugs

Olympic Doctor Sentenced to Between 40 and 175 Years

January 24, 2018

The Associated Press,

LANSING, Mich.-A seven-day hearing for a Michigan sports doctor ended with tears, hugs and applause after he was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for molestation allegations. Kyle Stephens grew up as a friend of Larry Nassar’s family and was the first victim to testify in court last year. She was glad to attend the sentencing and called…

Magnitude 7.9 Undersea Quake Sends Alaskans Fleeing From Feared Tsunami

What experts feared could happen - did not.

January 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful undersea earthquake sent Alaskans fumbling for suitcases and racing to evacuation centers in the middle of the night after a cellphone alert warned a tsunami could hit communities along the state’s southern coast and parts of British Columbia. The monster waves never materialized, but people who fled endured hours of tense waiting at shelters…

Two killed in shooting at high school

January 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

BENTON, Ky. (AP) – Gov. Matt Bevin says two people have been killed and 19 injured in a shooting at a high school in southwest Kentucky. Of the 19 injured, Bevin says 14 of those were gunshot wounds. Bevin also said the suspect in the Tuesday morning shooting at Marshall County High School is a 15-year-old male student who will…

Bill Passes House to Reopen Government

Government operations funded through February 8th

January 22, 2018

The Associated Press,

AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteWASHINGTON (AP) – Congress has approved a bipartisan agreement to re-open the federal government after a three-day partial shutdown. The House approved the bill, 266-150, hours after the Senate backed it, 81-18. President Donald Trump is expected to quickly sign the measure to fund government operations through Feb. 8. The votes set the stage for hundreds of…

Abuse in House of Torture was ‘Severe, Pervasive, Prolonged’

The parents of 13 children and young adults have plead not guilty

January 18, 2018

The Associated Press,

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A California couple tortured a dozen of their children for years, starving them to the point that their growth was stunted, chaining them to their beds for up to months, preventing them from using the toilet at times and forbidding them from showering more than once a year, a prosecutor said Thursday. Frederic J. Brown/Pool Photo…

House Passes Bill to Keep Government Open

The bill faces gloomy prospects in the Senate

January 18, 2018

The Associated Press,

AP Photo/Andrew HarnikWashington (AP) – A divided House voted to prevent a government shutdown after an eleventh-hour deal brought conservatives aboard. But the GOP-written measure faces gloomy prospects in the Senate, and it remains unclear whether lawmakers will be able to find a way to keep federal offices open past a Friday night deadline. The House voted by a near…

GOP senator says lawmakers reach immigration compromise

Democratic lawmakers pressed for protections for nearly 800,000 immigrants who arrived illegally in the U.S. as children.

January 11, 2018

The Associated Press,

Democratic lawmakers were joined by so-called ‘Dreamers’ as they spoke to reporters outside the U.S. Capitol. (Jan. 10)WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of bipartisan senators has reached a deal on legislation to protect younger immigrants brought to the country illegally, a spokesman for Sen. Jeff Flake said Thursday. The group including the Arizona Republican, top Senate Democrat Dick Durbin and…

Bannon to Exit Breitbart News Network after Break with Trump

January 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald Trump. Breitbart announced Tuesday that Bannon would step down as executive chairman of the conservative news site, less than a week after Bannon’s explosive criticisms of Trump and his family were published in a…

Trump Suggests 2-Phase Immigration Deal for ‘Dreamers’

January 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a bipartisan compromise to avoid a government shutdown, President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that an immigration deal could be reached in two phases — first by addressing young immigrants and border security with what he called a “bill of love,” then by making comprehensive changes that have long eluded Congress. Trump held a…

Oprah Speech has Democrats Buzzing about Possible 2020 Run

January 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

Paul Drinkwater NBC via AP DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s impassioned call for “a brighter morning even in our darkest nights” at the Golden Globes has Democratic Party activists buzzing about the media superstar and the 2020 presidential race — even if it’s only a fantasy. Even so, for Democrats in early voting states, and perhaps for a…

FX CEO Says No Sexual Misconduct by Louis C.K. While at Company

January 5, 2018

The Associated Press,

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — FX Networks CEO John Landgraf says an investigation into sexual misconduct by Louis C.K. found nothing involving his work for the company over the past eight years. The investigation followed a published report of misbehavior, Landgraf told TV critics Friday. The network cut ties in November with C.K. after he admitted wrongdoing. After the comedian was…

4 Women Accuse Filmmaker Paul Haggis of Sexual Misconduct

January 5, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP/The Canadian Press File) LOS ANGELES (AP) — A civil lawsuit charging Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis with raping a publicist has prompted three additional women to come forward with their own sexual misconduct accusations, including another publicist who says he forced her to perform oral sex, then raped her. One of the other women speaking out told The Associated Press…

Sessions Terminates US Policy That Let Legal Pot Flourish

January 4, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration threw the burgeoning movement to legalize marijuana into uncertainty Thursday as it lifted an Obama-era policy that kept federal authorities from cracking down on the pot trade in states where the drug is legal. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will now leave it up to federal prosecutors to decide what to do when state rules…

Dow Jones Industrials Climb Above 25,000 for the First Time

January 4, 2018

The Associated Press,

AP File Photo Oct. 25, 2016, shows the New York Stock Exchange in Lower Manhattan. NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average burst through the 25,000 point mark Thursday, just five weeks after its first close above 24,000. The Dow broke past 1,000-point barriers in 2017 on its way to a 25 percent gain for the year, as…

Police: Fire at Clinton’s NY Home, No Injuries Reported

January 3, 2018

The Associated Press,

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. (AP) – Authorities in New York say a fire broke out briefly at the home of Bill and Hillary Clinton, but no injuries have been reported. New Castle Police Department Sgt. Arthur Mendoza says a call came in around 2:50 p.m., Wednesday about a fire in Chappaqua, a little over an hour north of New York City. He…

Officials: Deadly NYC Fire Lit by Child Playing with Stove

December 29, 2017

The Associated Press,

AP NEW YORK (AP) — A preschooler toying with the burners on his mother’s stove accidentally lit New York City’s deadliest fire in decades, turning an apartment building into an inferno that killed a dozen people as smoke and flames swept up the stairwell in minutes and blocked the main route to safety, the fire commissioner said Friday. The 3½-year-old…

Understanding REAL ID Rules for Domestic Flights in 2018

December 28, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) – If you’re worried about whether your driver’s license is compliant with new REAL ID requirements for domestic air travel, you can relax for now. A grace period for meeting the new rules is set to expire Jan. 22. But licenses from 27 states plus Washington D.C., are already compliant with federal REAL ID standards, according to the U.S….

Affordable Care Act Sign Up Tally Dips Slightly to 8.7M

December 28, 2017

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says more than 8.7 million people have signed up for coverage next year under the Obama-era health care law, exceeding expectations for a program that President Donald Trump has unsuccessfully tried to repeal. The final tally released Thursday for the 39 HealthCare.gov states showed about 80,000 fewer sign-ups than an initial count provided last week….

House Backs Temporary Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown

December 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House narrowly passed a temporary spending bill to avert a government shutdown Thursday, doing the bare minimum in a sprint toward the holidays and punting disputes on immigration, health care and national security to next year. The vote was 231-188 with Democrats criticizing Republicans’ inability to complete the dozen spending bills for the current fiscal…

UN Denounces US Recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital

The nonbinding resolution declaring U.S. action on Jerusalem “null and void” was approved 128-9

December 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

U.S. Ambassador to the United States Nikki Haley speaks at the UN General Assembly, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at UN headquarters. (AP) UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, largely ignoring Trump’s threats to cut off aid to any country that went against him. The…

Apple Admits iPhones Slow Down as They Get Older

December 21, 2017

Site Staff,

(FOX News) — It’s not just your imagination. Your iPhone really does slow down as it becomes outdated. Apple iPhone users for years have wondered why their phone seems to go slow, compared with newer models. Apple is now reportedly admitting there is something to it. The lithium-ion battery starts to process information slower, the more times it’s charged. Usually, the slow down comes after…

Congress Wraps Up Massive Tax Package, Headed to Trump

December 20, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans delivered an epic overhaul of U.S. tax laws to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, bringing generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans while providing smaller cuts for middle- and low-income families. In a re-vote due to a last-minute hiccup, the House passed the massive $1.5 trillion tax package that affects…

‘The Office’ Revival Reportedly in the Works with Limited Returning Cast

TYLER MCCARTHY - FOX NEWS

December 20, 2017

Site Staff,

This undated image released by NBC shows Steve Carell as Michael Scott in a scene from “The Office.” Producer Greg Daniels says the NBC comedy will conclude business at Dunder Mifflin after the upcoming ninth season. He said Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, that the final year will be exciting and memorable and will take creative chances. (AP Photo/NBC, Byron Cohen)…

Amtrak train found to be traveling 80 mph in a 30 mph zone

December 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

(Elaine Thompson via AP) DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — Investigators are looking into whether the Amtrak engineer whose speeding train plunged off an overpass, killing at least three people, was distracted by the presence of an employee-in-training next to him in the locomotive, a federal official said Tuesday. The official, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke…

Latest: House Forced to Revote on GOP Tax Bill Wednesday

December 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

4:50 p.m. Democrats say three provisions in the Republican $1.5 trillion tax bill violate Senate rules and will likely be removed before that chamber votes on the measure. The House approved the legislation Tuesday. But this means the House will have to vote again on the legislation once it’s been amended and approved by the Senate. Senate passage was expected…

Twitter Suspends White Nationalists As It Enforces New Rules

December 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter suspended the accounts of well-known white nationalists Monday, moving swiftly to enforce its new rules aimed at reducing what it deems abusive content. The account of far-right group Britain First, a small group that regularly posts inflammatory videos purporting to show Muslims engaged in acts of violence, was among the first to go dark. The…

Hospice Nurse from Minnesota Missing After Leaving Denver Bar

December 18, 2017

Site Staff,

Photo courtesy of helpfindadam.com DENVER (KMSP) – Members of a Minnesota family have flown to Colorado to help look for a 29-year-old man who went missing Friday after leaving a bar in Denver. Adam Gilbertson was last seen the Syntax Physic Opera Bar & Restaurant shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday. His cellphone has been shut off and attempts to reach him…

US Judge Steps Down After Accusations of Sexual Misconduct

December 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

(Fox News) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A prominent U.S. appeals court judge announced his retirement Monday days after women alleged he subjected them to inappropriate sexual conduct or comments. Judge Alex Kozinski of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in a statement that a battle over the accusations would not be good for the judiciary. He said he’ll…

Amtrak Train Hurtles Off Overpass; At Least 6 People Killed

RACHEL LA CORTE - AP

December 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: FOX NewsDUPONT, Wash. (AP) — An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass Monday near Tacoma and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least six people, authorities said. The death toll was expected to rise. Seventy-eight passengers and five crew members were aboard when the train…

FCC Votes Down Obama-era ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules

December 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – The Federal Communications Commission has voted on party lines to undo sweeping Obama-era “net neutrality” rules that guaranteed equal access to internet. The agency’s Democratic commissioners dissented in the 3-2 vote Thursday. The FCC’s new rules could usher in big changes in how Americans use the internet. The agency got rid of rules that barred companies…

What is Net Neutrality and Why Does it Matter?

December 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — “Net neutrality” regulations, designed to prevent internet service providers like Verizon, AT&T, Comcast and Charter from favoring some sites and apps over others, are on the chopping block. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission plans to vote on a proposal that would not only undo the Obama-era rules that have been in place since 2015, but…

As ‘Net Neutrality’ Vote Nears, Some Brace for a Long Fight

December 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — As the federal government prepares to unravel sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet, advocates of the regulations are bracing for a long fight. The Thursday vote scheduled at the Federal Communications Commission could usher in big changes in how Americans use the internet, a radical departure from more than a decade of…

Disney Buying Large Part of 21st Century Fox in $52.4B Deal

TALI ARBEL - AP

December 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is buying the Murdoch family’s Fox movie and television studios and some cable and international TV businesses for about $52.4 billion, as the home of Mickey Mouse tries to meet competition from technology companies in the entertainment business. Disney’s all-stock deal for 21st Century Fox gives it the studios behind Avatar, “The Simpsons” and…

GOP Says It’s Got A Deal on Taxes; Cuts Coming for Next Year

STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, ANDREW TAYLOR, & MARCY GORDON - AP

December 13, 2017

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Confident congressional Republicans forged an agreement Wednesday on a major overhaul of the nation’s tax laws that would provide generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans — Donald Trump among them — and deliver the first major legislative accomplishment to the GOP president. Middle- and low-income families would get smaller tax cuts, though Trump and…

US & World News

Dow Drops 666 Points Friday

Crime Left 22-Year-Old Savanna Greywind Dead

Two students were shot and wounded

Democrats say the memeo was "cherry-picked" and lacks context

One Person Killed in Incident

Get an insiders look at the construction process of US Bank Stadium

Buy a Shirt, Get Pot "Gift"

The Associated Press offers a fact check to Trump's State of the Union Speech.

Health care costs are "a hunger tapeworm on the Amercian economy" - Warren Buffet

Salling was facing four to seven years in prison.

Some call it a “super blue blood moon.”

The Associated Press offers a look at the stats prior to Trump's State of the Union Speech.

The waters are expected to stay unusually high for days or weeks.

Fish at Risk in Coming Decades From Road Salt

Opponents say the plan lacks details and sabotages bipartisan talks

Olympic Doctor Sentenced to Between 40 and 175 Years

What experts feared could happen - did not.

Government operations funded through February 8th

The parents of 13 children and young adults have plead not guilty

The bill faces gloomy prospects in the Senate

Democratic lawmakers pressed for protections for nearly 800,000 immigrants who arrived illegally in the U.S. as children.

The nonbinding resolution declaring U.S. action on Jerusalem “null and void” was approved 128-9

TYLER MCCARTHY - FOX NEWS

RACHEL LA CORTE - AP

TALI ARBEL - AP

STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, ANDREW TAYLOR, & MARCY GORDON - AP

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