A crude oil pipeline in western North Dakota has leaked nearly 200,000 barrels of oil. The scene is about 150 miles west of where protesters have been fighting the Dakota Access pipeline.
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Obama administration moves to protect Planned Parenthood’s federal funding
The last-minute regulation blocks state agencies from withholding federal funds from the family planning organization.
Yahoo says hackers stole information from more than 1 billion accounts
The company says the intruders accessed names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and even security questions. This is the second major hack announced by Yahoo in less than three months.
Trump puts Ronna Romney McDaniel in line to be next RNC chairwoman
The president-elect has chosen the head of the Michigan Republicans to lead the national GOP. An early Trump supporter, McDaniel is the niece of 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
Partisan divide colors Obama’s place in history
Nearly half of all Americans think Obama will go down in history as an “outstanding” or “above-average” president. But Democrats are much more likely to say so than Republicans.
Trump’s Cabinet picks ‘take the establishment and shake it upside down’
As the president-elect has named his Cabinet picks, in the realm of domestic policy, it’s clear he’s aiming for a dramatic shift from the Obama administration and tradition.
Scientists report Arctic is melting even more rapidly
Government scientists meeting in San Francisco have issued their 2016 report card for the Arctic. Temperatures continue to soar, and sea ice is melting at record rates.
‘Pizzagate’ suspect faces federal charge
Police say Edgar Welch fired a rifle inside Comet Ping Pong, a D.C. pizzeria targeted by online conspiracy theorists. Welch faces a charge for transporting the weapon allegedly used in the incident.
What will Trump’s Twitter strategy be when he becomes president?
Cybersecurity requirements for presidential smartphones could limit Trump’s use of an app like Twitter, but President Trump also could ignore any recommendations that inhibit his use of social media.
Lawsuit challenges fetal burial rule in Texas
The Center for Reproductive Rights says the rule that fetal remains from abortions or miscarriages must be buried or cremated is politically motivated and aimed at shaming women.