Author: AP

Here’s the latest for Thursday, December 7th: Sen. Al Franken resigns; FBI Director defends agency in wake of Trump tweet; Crews fight to contain California wildfires; The nation remembers on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley surprised the U.S. Olympic Committee by suggesting the nation’s participation at the upcoming Pyeongchang Games in South Korea was “an open question,” and the USOC responded by saying it has no plans on pulling out.

Firefighters continue battle to control the Skirball Fire near downtown Los Angeles. The blaze is 20 percent contained around 475 acres with flare ups in the Bel-Air Crest area. (Dec. 7)

President Trump, along with congressional leaders, is sounding an optimistic tone as they sit down at the White House Thursday. Trump said he hopes the group will make good progress as they prepare to discuss plans to avert a government shutdown. (Dec….

Republican Senator Jeff Flake said Senator Al Franken’s decision to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct was “the right thing” to do. (Dec. 7)

An obese squirrel was caught on video stealing gourmet chocolate and lip balm that a family leaves outside as a holiday treat for delivery people. (Dec 7)

An elite Michigan sports doctor who possessed child pornography and assaulted gymnasts was sentenced Thursday to 60 years in federal prison in one of three criminal cases that ensure he will never be free again. (Dec. 7)

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Students at a Minnesota private liberal arts college say Sen. Al Franken had no choice but to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct. (Dec. 7)

Authorities closed a major freeway Thursday as flames from the Southern California wildfire jumped lanes and threatened beach front homes. (Dec. 7)

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday at the White House for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. (Dec. 7)