After President Donald Trump moved to recognize the divided city of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Israelis and Palestinians living in America had mixed reactions after the announcement. (Dec 7)
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AP Top Stories December 7, 2017
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.
White House sends mixed signals on U.S. Winter Olympic participation
U.S. Olympic Committee is not a government organization, so White House has no role in decision on whether U.S. sends a team to the Olympics.
US Team still planning for Olympics despite confusion
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.
LA Mayor: Fire near downtown 20 percent contained
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)
Avoiding govt shutdown on agenda for WH meeting
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….
Giant ‘Christmas Story’ leg lamp lights up Iowa neighborhood
Tom Gross, 60, has planted the popular leg lamp from the filmout in the front yard of his West Des Moines home for the past couple of years.
Sen. Flake: Franken is a friend, did right thing
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)
Fat squirrel caught on video stealing goodies
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)
Michigan doctor sentenced to 60 years for child porn
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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