Prosecutors said Thursday that financial motives led a New Jersey technology executive to kill his brother, the brother’s wife and their young children before setting fire to their two homes last week. (Nov. 29)
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Trump dismantles climate efforts as warnings grow
President Donald Trump continues to dismantle Obama administration efforts to combat coal, gas and oil emissions even as world leaders are set to gather in Poland to fine tune the 2015 landmark global climate deal reached in Paris. (Nov. 29)
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Monsters Florence and Michael powered the deadly, destructive Atlantic hurricane season that ends Friday
After six long months and 15 storms, the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season officially comes to its merciful end on Friday. The six-month season began June 1.
It’s raining in Los Angeles, and people are freaking out!
It’s raining in Los Angeles today, and people are freaking out as usual. Authorities in the car-crazed city had to remind folks how to drive in the rain.
Pence praises HIV/AIDS-fighting program
Vice President Mike Pence paid tribute to PEPFAR, ahead of the World AIDS day, calling the program “the most extraordinary and successful American humanitarian initiative in history.” (Nov. 29)
Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about work he did on a Trump real estate deal in Russia. (Nov. 29)
Donald Trump: Michael Cohen a ‘weak person’ who is lying
President Donald Trump says ex-lawyer Michael Cohen is a ‘weak person’ who is ‘lying’ to get a reduced sentence.’ Trump made the comments shortly after Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about a Trump real estate deal in Russia. (Nov. 29)
Trump on China: ‘I like the deal we have now’
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is “very close” to a deal with China on tariffs, but he adds that “I don’t know that I want to do it.” (Nov. 29)
US army awards Microsoft $480M AR headset contract
The U.S. Army is incorporating augmented reality into battle, and Microsoft just won a major deal. Video provided by Newsy
Trump farm bailout checks coming to Wisconsin farmers vary from thousands to a few dollars
The average aid payment from President Trump’s farm bailout doesn’t come close to covering the losses many Wisconsin farmers will have this year.