FDA traces romaine E. coli outbreak to California farm; some lettuce safe to eat
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it was able to trace an E. coli outbreak to a California farm.
Wave of bomb threats sent to locations throughout the U.S.
Dozens of businesses and other locations throughout the United States reported a series of bomb threats that authorities said appeared to not be credible.
Indiana plane crash kills single occupant
A single-engine plane crashed in northwest Indiana on Thursday, killing one person, aviation officials said.
Stennis, Essex perform joint exercises in Arabian Sea
The nuclear powered John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group engaged in joint training exercises in the Arabian Sea on Dec. 12.
In photos: This week in Washington
President Donald Trump meets with governors-elect, and Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi in the White House, and signed an executive order establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council the week of December 10, 201…
Senate votes against Yemen war support, rebukes Saudi Arabia for Jamal Khashoggi death
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted in favor of a resolution ending U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen’s civil war.
New York City blaze and explosions injure 12
A fire in New York City ripped through a restaurant and a row of stores overnight and sparked explosions that injured a dozen people, officials said.
Trump administration approval of oil drilling tests in Atlantic Ocean bucks both parties
Republicans and environmental groups are united in an effort to prevent seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean that could be used for offshore drilling.
House, Senate overhaul sexual harassment policy
The House on Thursday passed a law changing how Congress handles sexual harassment allegations, joining the Senate in support for the legislation.
Accused Russian spy pleads guilty to conspiracy
Maria Butina, a gun rights activist accused of spying for Moscow as she infiltrated U.S. political groups, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of conspiracy.
