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Trump administration halts study of offshore oil inspections The Trump administration has halted an independent scientific study of offshore oil inspections by the federal safety …

Congress clears temporary spending bill to avert shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Congress narrowly passed a temporary spending bill Thursday to avert a government …

EPA says Superfund Task Force left behind little paper trail WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says an internal task force appointed to revamp …

Triumphant Trump celebrates tax win but some fear backlash WASHINGTON (AP) — A triumphant President Donald Trump and jubilant fellow Republicans celebrated the passage of …

Senate moves tax cut legislation to brink of final passage WASHINGTON (AP) — Jubilant Republicans pushed on early Wednesday to the verge of the most …

Long-term wildfire evacuees face holidays away from home LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ray and Curry Sawyer’s Christmas tree is up, still waiting for their grandkids …

Trump administration blames NKorea for big ransomware attack WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is publicly blaming North Korea for a ransomware attack that …

UN says there are 258 million international migrants today UNITED NATIONS (AP) — An estimated 258 million people have left their birth countries and are …

Amid changing political winds, Florida Gov. mulls next move TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — For more than a year, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has engaged in …

Trump: I’m not considering firing special counsel Mueller WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is not considering firing special counsel Robert …

AP-NORC Poll: 52 percent say country worse off under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are painting a pessimistic view of the country and President Donald …

Trump defends tax plan, proclaims economy set ‘to rock’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Closing in on the first major legislative achievement of his term, President Donald …

Florida adds Tennessee assistant Charlton Warren to staff GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen has added Charlton Warren to his staff. Mullen made …

Moore tells supporters ‘battle is not over’ in Senate race MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republican Roy Moore on Friday told supporters that the “battle …

Florida State president opens up about facilities, Fisher TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State President John Thrasher believes his football facilities compare favorably to any …

Omarosa’s departure highlights lack of White House diversity WASHINGTON (AP) — With Omarosa Manigault Newman’s departure, the White House has lost arguably its most prominent …

Hurricane state Republicans demand disaster aid by Christmas WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers from hard-hit states such as Florida are demanding tens of billions of dollars …

Gillibrand got a fight she wants after Trump’s fiery tweet WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand got a fight she wants after President Donald Trump …

Florida has settled just 1 storm-related price-gouging case TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida got thousands of complaints about price-gouging when Hurricane Irma hit, but so …

Democrat Jones wins stunning red-state Alabama Senate upset MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — In a stunning victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones won Alabama’s special …