As expected, Chuck Schumer takes over top spot for Democrats.
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ISIS destroyed ancient relics in Iraqi city
Advancing Iraqi government troops found piles of rubble in Nimrud, an archeological treasure trove near Mosul, after pushing out the militants this week.
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Bombs hit rebel-held Aleppo, northern Syria
Russian-backed offensive kills at least 54.
Posted inLifestyle
In real life as well, Han Solo got the girl
Carrie Fisher reveals she and Harrison Ford had an affair during first Star Wars filming.
Posted inPolitics
Trump denies transition turmoil, but stays out of the public eye
Former Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, who has informally advised members of Trump’s national security team, blames Trump’s detractors for reports of drama.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Scallop fishermen will be allowed to catch more next year
Fishermen are expected to land the extra scallops at a time when the price to consumers is increasing and scallops are growing in popularity.
Posted inNation & World
Brush fire in White Mountains is nearly contained
The fire had spread to nearly 330 acres in the national forest.
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Leon Billings, Muskie aide who authored landmark laws on clean air and water, dies
As the first staff director of the Senate Environment subcommittee, he was a key author of the 1970 Clean Air Act, one of the most influential environmental laws in U.S. history.
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Bob Dylan says he won’t be picking up Nobel Prize in person
The Swedish Academy says the singer-songwriter told them ‘other commitments make it unfortunately impossible.’
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Two arrested following Cushing man’s suspected overdose death
Karl Crute Jr. and Ranae Robbins were arrested after Christopher Delano was found dead of an apparent heroin overdose Tuesday.