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Trump points to 'wall' built around Obama's DC home during fight for border wall funding President Trump pointed to the wall former President Obama built around his Washington DC, home as a reason Congress should fund his barrier on the southern border.

Texas AG ‘eager’ to defend court’s Obamacare ruling after judge issues stay Ken Paxton, Texas' Republican attorney general considered the architect of the lawsuit to defeat Obamacare, said on Sunday that his office is "eager to defend" last month’s federal judge's ruling that declared the 2010 law unconstitutional.

Bernie Sanders staffers seek to address ‘predatory culture’ during 2016 campaign: report More than two dozen people who worked on Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign have called for a meeting with the senator and his top aides — saying there’s been talk in recent weeks about a “predatory culture” that developed while he was running.

Texas judge stays own ruling of Obamacare as unconstitutional to allow for appeals A Texas federal judge who declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional earlier this month has stayed his ruling while appeals proceed.

Graham says 'I feel pretty good' about Syria after lunch with Trump Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told reporters Sunday that "I feel pretty good about where we're headed" in Syria after suggesting that President Trump is "reconsidering" the planned pullout which had drawn bipartisan criticism and forced the resignation of Defense Secretary James Mattis.

Democrats gear up for 2020 presidential election cycle: Who are the emerging top contenders for the nomination? Chip Franklin and Jeff Crouere weigh in on what Democrats are going to be the major players in the 2020 election.

The US stock market is on track for its worst December since the Great Depression: What can we expect going forward? Investors are not seeing the stability that they need and are buying and selling on a whim; Kristina Partsinevelos reports.

London police arrest 39 for attempted murder after stabbing British police said 39 people were arrested Monday on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in west London.

Congo counts votes in presidential election, after delays Congo's election officials are counting votes Monday in a presidential election that the opposition and observers say has had numerous irregularities.

Rights group urges Sudan to halt use of lethal force Human Rights Watch urged Sudan's government on Monday to instruct security forces not to use lethal force against protesters, citing independent groups as saying that 40 people have been killed since protests demanding President Omar al-Bashir's ouster erupted nearly two weeks ago.

2 dead, 21 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine shopping mall; Muslim militants eyed A Philippine general says at least two people were killed and 21 others wounded when a bomb believed to be detonated remotely by suspected Muslim militants exploded near the entrance of a mall in the country's south.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum: Our criminal justice system has an opioid problem More than 80 percent of people in North Dakota’s prisons have a substance addiction, and half of all arrests in the state are substance-related.

If Ocasio-Cortez's 'Green New Deal' succeeds in 2019 it will be the most radical plan offered in decades The plan would decimate America's economy.

President Trump brought his disruptive style to Asia in 2018 -- who’s up and who’s down as a result?

Will Trump be impeached in 2019? I’ve worked for a Democrat in the House and here’s my inside take More Americans blame President Trump for the current government shutdown, and Democrats are feeling emboldened.

Michael Goodwin: Building the wall will prevent more tragedies at the border Build the wall because we have tried everything else.

The only new year's resolution you'll need in 2019 (it will fix everything, I promise) Let's tell the truth about New Year's resolutions -- practically no one makes them anymore, if they ever did.

Here’s how Trump can counter his opponents’ game plan for 2019 The Trump presidency is besieged by most of the news media, a well-organized activist left, and even establishment Republicans who have refused to truly support an unconventional president.

Here’s my special New Year’s wish for all women My New Year's wish for 2019 is that women stand up for each other and not tear each other down.

California's politics are about to get even crazier in 2019 (but there's a silver lining for the GOP) New Democratic governor and big Democratic majority in California Legislature are fans of big government and high taxes -- bad news for Californians.

2019 could be an incredible and historic year for the Supreme Court – Here’s why For the first time since 1936 conservatives have a majority on the Supreme Court and they could use this to make important changes in how the court interprets the Constitution.

Colorado man accused of killing missing fiancee due in court The Colorado man accused of killing his missing fiancee is due to appear in court Monday.

California bitcoin trader accused of murdering girlfriend in the Philippines A renowned California bitcoin trader is accused of killing his girlfriend and dumping her body in a river in the Philippines the day before Christmas Eve, according to reports.

Senator: Trump slowing down troop pullout from Syria President Donald Trump has ordered a slowdown to the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Syria, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday.

3 children dead, 2 adults injured in multi-vehicle crash outside Washington, DC A fatal car crash left three children dead and two adults injured in a Washington, D.C. suburb Sunday night, authorities said.

New York man tweets ‘Please help me Mom’ before going missing A Staten Island man who last texted his mother: “Please help me Mom,” has been missing for 10 days, The New York Post reported.

Former Afghanistan commander warns of plans to cut troops The former top U.S. commander in Afghanistan says that withdrawing up to half the 14,000 American troops serving there reduces the incentive for the Taliban to negotiate a peace deal after more than 17 years of war.

2nd child dead in US custody mourned in Guatemala village White flowers and flickering candles sat atop a low table inside the simple wooden home in remote, rural Guatemala.

Cow who escaped truck en route to slaughterhouse gives birth to female calf A pregnant cow who escaped a cattle truck en route to a slaughterhouse gave birth in New Jersey on Saturday to a female calf at the sanctuary that rescued her.

Texas girl, 7, killed after man opens fire on car carrying mother, siblings A 7-year-old girl was killed in Texas Sunday after a man opened fire on the car in which she was riding, authorities said.

Armed Texas man arrested en route to church to fulfill 'prophecy', police say Police in suburban San Antonio arrested an armed man wearing tactical-style clothing who said he was on his way to a church to fulfill “a prophecy," authorities said Sunday.

Russia reportedly detains American over suspected spying An American citizen has been detained in Russia over spying allegations leveled by the country’s domestic security service, Reuters reported early Monday.

Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust Journalists in Gambia have launched a self-regulatory body they hope will offer legitimacy, and far more freedom, to media emerging from a dictatorship that ruled the tiny West African nation for more than two decades.

AP Investigation: Food aid stolen as Yemen starves Day after day Nabil al-Hakimi, a humanitarian official in Taiz, one of Yemen's largest cities, went to work feeling he had a "mountain" on his shoulders.

Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote An election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won Sunday's election with 288 seats giving it enough to form the government.

Merkel vows Germany will keep pushing for 'global solutions' Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will keep pushing for global solutions to challenges in 2019 and also has to take greater responsibility in the world.

Sen. Lindsey Graham meets with Trump to discuss Syria and the partial government shutdown, says he left encouraged Sen. Graham and the president discussed the importance of a deal with Democrats to end the shutdown and the U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria; Ellison Barber reports.

Kim Jong Un calls for more summits with South Korea in 2019 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more summits with South Korea in 2019 in a letter sent to South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Sunday, Moon's office said.

AP photographer Desmond Boylan dies in Havana at 54 Desmond Boylan, a photographer who covered war and conflict across the world before dedicating his life to documenting the daily joys and tribulations of life in Cuba for The Associated Press, died suddenly while on assignment on Saturday afternoon in Havana.

Bosnia: Protesters demand resignations over student's death Several thousand people rallied Sunday in support of a Bosnian father who helped launch a movement for justice and rule of law while pursuing the truth about his 21-year-old son's death.

Russia resettles 30 Russian children from war on IS in Iraq Russia resettled 30 children of jailed and deceased Islamic State members from Iraq, on Sunday, in a minor breakthrough to the deadlock over what to do with the foreign families to IS militants.

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Germany: Hannover Airport intruder ordered held in custody Police say a judge has ordered the continued detention of a young Polish man who forced open a locked perimeter gate at Germany's Hannover Airport and drove his car onto the airfield.

Germany: Hannover Airport intruder ordered held in custody Police say a judge has ordered the continued detention of a young Polish man who forced open a locked perimeter gate at Germany's Hannover Airport and drove his car onto the airfield.

Oklahoma's most expensive home is right across from an art museum A sprawling mansion next to the Philbrook Museum in Tulsa, OK, is currently the most expensive piece of property in the state.

Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times A computer virus hit newspaper printing plants in Los Angeles and at Tribune Publishing newspapers across the country.

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word' Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.

The first in a four-part series of how the underdogs can prevail on Wild-Card weekend. A look at how the defending champs match up with the Bears in Philly’s first road playoff game since the Any Reid/Donovan McNabb era.

As we launch into NFL coach firing and hiring season, it’s a good time to remember to stay patient for a year or two with a first-year head coach ... and that your team’s playoff hopes aren’t completely gone.

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Indianapolis capturing the last AFC wild-card spot ensures that the division’s best quarterbacks, both young and old, will be playing in this season’s playoffs.

Here's some important information to know about backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld.

The NFL playoffs are (nearly) set. How each team got here, and why Chargers-Ravens is a must-watch game of the wild-card round.

Todd Bowles racked up a 23-36 record during his time in New York.

Here is a list of the first-round postseason games.

Which coaches have been fired and who still has his job? Follow along with our Black Monday live tracker for updates on the latest coaching firing and hiring news.

Here's how the 2019 NFL draft order shakes up with one game remaining in the regular season.

Plus, another epic officiating gaffe, Baker Mayfield knocks on the door of legend status, the Jaguars defy all logic (again!) by retaining their coach and front office, Deshaun Watson takes a bunch of big hits for no good reason, Kittle tops Kelce for a record, Steelers get to spend the offseason regretting everything, the 49ers defense makes unfortunate history, a fond farewell to a Bills legend, and much more from a wild Week 17.

The Cardinals are officially on the clock.

Eagles quarterback Nick Foles's injury in Sunday's win over the Redskins cost him big off the field. 

Mayfield wasn't named the Browns starting quarterback until Week 4.

Koetter was relieved from his duties after serving as the Bucs head coach for three seasons.

Foles is filling in for injured Eagles starter Carson Wentz.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw his 50th touchdown pass this season on Sunday against the Raiders. 

Jackson came inches away from another rushing score against the Browns on Sunday.

Things got heated on the Minnesota sideline ahead of halftime in the Vikings' contest against the Bears on Sunday.

Keep up with the latest happenings in the NFL coaching carousel.

Louis C.K. mocks Parkland shooting survivors during set in leaked audio: report Louis C.K., the comedian who has been working on new stand-up material since allegations of inappropriate behavior with several women surfaced earlier this year, faces new criticism after he could be heard mocking survivors of the Parkland shooting during a set from earlier this month, TMZ reported.

Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos Actress Scarlett Johansson is speaking out against fake AI-generated sex videos online.