Homeland Security Dept. Request Would Keep Troops on Border Through January
A Pentagon official said Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was expected to approve the request, which would keep at least some of the military forces on the border for the Christmas holidays.
A Close Race, a Mysterious Ballot and Control of Alaska’s House at Stake
A race for the Alaska House has resulted in a tie, prompting a recount. “I hope we don’t have a coin toss,” one of the candidates said.
Scenes From the Alaska Earthquake
A magnitude 7 earthquake hit Anchorage, causing widespread damage to roads and buildings in the region, and led the governor to issue a declaration of disaster.
A Famous Alpha Wolf’s Daughter, Spitfire, Is Killed by a Hunter
The shooting of another Lamar Canyon pack member has renewed calls for a buffer between Yellowstone and nearby lands, to protect roaming wolves.
Whitaker’s Ascent at Justice Dept. Surprised Investigators of Firm Accused of Fraud
Mr. Whitaker, the acting attorney general, sat on the board of a patent firm that was investigated by the Federal Trade Commission over accusations it bilked thousands of customers.
At War: A Marine’s Reaction to a Children’s Book Prompts an Apology From the Publisher
In an article for the Times, a former Marine criticized a “choose your own adventure” children’s book set in Afghanistan. A week later, the book’s publisher wrote to him with an apology.
Trump Claims Nafta Victory but Deal Faces Long Odds in U.S.
The president said gaining congressional approval would not be much of a problem. Democrats disagree.
Manafort’s Fate Is Open-Ended. On This, Trump and the Mueller Team Agree.
President Trump did not rule out a pardon for his former campaign chairman, while prosecutors say he violated a plea agreement and could face additional charges.
Driver Who Ran Over Mother of Girl Killed by MS-13 Is Charged With Negligent Homicide
The Suffolk County prosecutor, Timothy D. Sini, announced the indictment of a woman who first dismantled a memorial for Evelyn Rodriguez’s daughter, who was killed by a gang.
Former Dallas Officer Amber Guyger Charged With Murder for Shooting Man in His Apartment
Amber R. Guyger said that she mistook Botham Jean’s apartment for her own, and opened fire. On Friday, she was indicted on a murder charge.
North Carolina Election That Looked to Be Republican Victory Now in Limbo
The state elections board said it would not certify the results in the Ninth Congressional District and instead would hold a December hearing to explore claims of fraudulent absentee ballots.
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