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Schiff: Trump has made Iran confrontation "far more likely"

The Trump administration's posture towards Iran has made confrontation with that Middle Eastern country "far more likely," House Intelligence Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff told "Face the Nation" Sunday. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been escalating, with the Trump…

Moulton proposes revamped national service program

In a proposal fashioned after the GI Bill, Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts will announce a five-point plan for encouraging national service on Sunday during a two-state swing through Massachusetts and New Hampshire, CBS News has learned.…

Trump’s ‘great patriot’ farmers follow him into a trade war

MADRID, Iowa (AP) — Iowa farmer Tim Bardole survived years of low crop prices and rising costs by cutting back on fertilizer and herbicides and fixing broken-down equipment rather than buying new. When President Donald Trump’s trade war with China…

Jimmy Carter finds a renaissance in 2020 Democratic scramble

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter carved an unlikely path to the White House in 1976 and endured humbling defeat after one term. Now, six administrations later, the longest-living chief executive in American history is re-emerging from political obscurity…

Thunder Enterprises attains Riverton Property

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Thunder Enterprises has finalized the purchase of Riverton, a 200-acre property along the Tennessee River in north Chattanooga. The owners plan to create new home sites with dense lots that will offer residents views of the…

Arrest in Murray County Murder Case

Chatsworth, GA (WDEF) - On Friday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) obtained warrants for the arrest of Eric Stewart, 26, for murder and concealing the death of another. The GBI’s Calhoun office was requested by the Murray County Sheriff’s…

AP sources: Former CIA chief Brennan to brief Dems on Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats will hear from former CIA director John Brennan about the situation in Iran, inviting him to speak next week amid heightened concerns over the Trump administration’s sudden moves in the region. Brennan, an outspoken critic…

War of Will crosses finish line first at Preakness

War of Will, the horse that went into the Saturday race with the best odds, has won the 144th Preakness Stakes. The horse is ineligible from winning the Triple Crown, and Kentucky Derby winner Country Horse sat out the race.…

Destructive tornadoes tear through central U.S.

Parts of the nation's midsection have been devastated after nearly 50 reports of tornadoes in just the last 24 hours. Homes and businesses have been destroyed. On Saturday, hundreds of thousands remain without power. Powerful thunderstorms and tornados, continue to…

"Confluence of events could spell chaos" for storm chasers

Millions of Americans are on guard as they face dangerous weather after dozens of tornadoes were already reported in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. But some Americans are heading directly into the onslaught: storm chasers. A combination of damaged roads…

Biden calls for unity, slams Trump in 2020 campaign kickoff

Philadelphia, Pa – The "single most important thing we have to accomplish is defeat Donald Trump," former Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday at his presidential campaign's "official" kickoff rally in Philadelphia. Biden also called for "unity" across the country.…

Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked in South Africa

Johannesburg — Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was assaulted during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday, but the 71-year-old appeared to quickly recover. "I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat," Schwarzenegger said. Video shows the former California governor…

Horse named Congrats Gal died following race at Pimlico

Baltimore — A horse named Congrats Gal died Friday following a race on Black-Eyed Susan Day. The horse collapsed after an eight-horse race at Pimlico Race Course, which is hosting the Preakness Stakes Saturday, CBS Baltimore reported. Jockey Trevor McCarthy looked…

Biden rejecting Democrats anger in call for national unity

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Taking his bipartisan message to pivotal Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pledging to bridge the deep divide in the country under President Donald Trump and reject the anger that he says is motivating some in…

Nike to change pregnancy policy in athlete contracts

Nike is updating its athlete contracts to protect female athletes' pay during pregnancy. The company faced backlash this week for cutting compensation during maternity leave for some of its athletes. Nike says it updated its policy last year, but its…

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