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December 18, 2018
Nevada Becomes 1st US State with Female-Majority Legislature

Nevada has become the first state in the country with an overall female-majority legislature

December 18, 2018
US Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform

Passing 87-12, First Step Act hailed by proponents as long-overdue retooling of the federal criminal justice system, an effort that drew resounding support from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers as well as President Donald Trump
December 18, 2018
Salt Lake City Bids for 2nd Olympics in Changed Climate

When Salt Lake City pursued the Winter Olympics more than two decades ago, competition was so fierce that lavishing International Olympic Committee members with gifts and favors seemed commonplace
December 18, 2018
Former Trump Adviser Settles Suit Over False Info on Website

Roger Stone settles a $100 million lawsuit accusing him of publishing false information on the InfoWars website
December 18, 2018
US Reverses Policy in Move to Speed Release of Migrant Children

Controversial policy required extensive background checks of all adults living with sponsors of migrant children, move could lead to faster release of migrant minors from shelters
December 18, 2018
Elon Musk's Boring Company Set to Unveil Its First Los Angeles-Area Tunnel

Musk has advertised his 2-mile (3.2 km) tunnel as the first step toward developing a high-speed subterranean network for whisking vehicles and pedestrians below the congested streets of the second-largest city in the United States
December 18, 2018
Olympians Make Surprise Visit to California Schools Hit by Wildfire

Olympic athletes brought new sports equipment and delivered much-needed cheer to students at two schools that narrowly avoided being destroyed by a fierce wildfire
December 18, 2018
Pittsburgh Considers Stricter Gun Laws After Synagogue Attack

The measure would ban assault-style rifles and certain types of ammunition, and allow courts to ban gun ownership by people deemed to pose a significant threat of violence
December 18, 2018
US Judicial Council Tosses Misconduct Claims Against Kavanaugh

Judges say complaints of misconduct, including accusations that Kavanaugh made false, unduly partisan and disrespectful statements to senators, must be dismissed because he has been confirmed to the Supreme Court and federal law governing judicial conduct applies only to lower court judges
December 18, 2018
Arizona Man Gets 12 Years in Prison in NY Islamic State Case

An Arizona man convicted of helping a New Yorker join the Islamic State group in Syria has been sentenced to 12 years in prison
December 18, 2018
US Pledges Billions in Aid to Develop Central America, Curb Migration

The U.S. and Mexican governments said the plan is to strengthen economic growth in the region and curb illegal immigration
December 18, 2018
US Grants Visa to Yemeni Mother to Visit Her Dying Child

Shaima Swileh's 2-year-old son is on life support in California, Trump travel ban had denied her a visa

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December 18, 2018

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Tuesday 18 December 2018

Nevada Becomes 1st US State with Female-Majority Legislature

US Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform

Salt Lake City Bids for 2nd Olympics in Changed Climate

Former Trump Adviser Settles Suit Over False Info on Website

US Reverses Policy in Move to Speed Release of Migrant Children

Elon Musk's Boring Company Set to Unveil Its First Los Angeles-Area Tunnel

Olympians Make Surprise Visit to California Schools Hit by Wildfire

Pittsburgh Considers Stricter Gun Laws After Synagogue Attack

US Judicial Council Tosses Misconduct Claims Against Kavanaugh

Arizona Man Gets 12 Years in Prison in NY Islamic State Case

US Pledges Billions in Aid to Develop Central America, Curb Migration

US Grants Visa to Yemeni Mother to Visit Her Dying Child

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Nevada Becomes 1st US State with Female-Majority Legislature

US Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform

Salt Lake City Bids for 2nd Olympics in Changed Climate

Former Trump Adviser Settles Suit Over False Info on Website

US Reverses Policy in Move to Speed Release of Migrant Children

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December 18, 2018

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