Alabama moves toward certifying Jones victory in Senate race
After 10 days the race remains unsettled as Alabama counties file results with the secretary of state. Secretary John Merrill said certification is planned for Thursday while Jones leads Moore by about 20 700 votes. Nearly 22 800 voters chose neither candidate. Luther Strange received 5822 write ins and Nick Saban drew 264.
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UN imposes third sanctions on North Korea this year
The UN Security Council approved new sanctions against North Korea by a 15 to 0 vote aimed at expelling about 93,000 North Koreans working abroad within a year and tightening oil imports. The resolution follows Pyongyang’s November ICBM test, with U S leadership backed by China and Russia.
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Judge dismisses emoluments suit over Trump hotels
U S District Judge George Daniels ruled CREW lacking standing in a suit claiming President Trump violated the Foreign Emoluments Clause by hotel and meeting-space use by foreign governments while in office. CREW plans appeal as Democrats pursue related lawsuits from Maryland and D C. The ruling leaves Congress to decide any violation and enforces the long debated restriction on gifts from foreign powers.
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Miss America CEO pressured to resign over sexist emails
LA report reveals Sam Haskell facing rising calls to quit as Miss America leader after Huffington Post disclosed emails disparaging former winners including Gretchen Carlson. Dick Clark Productions ends its Miss America relationship amid revelations. 49 former contestants, Atlantic City mayor, and Leonard Horn join calls for resignation.
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Appeals court freezes ruling on travel ban clash
A nine circuit panel found Trump's third travel ban violates the law and stayed their ruling pending Supreme Court review. The decision blocks entry from eight countries, preserving lower court bans for travelers with no bona fide U S ties while allowing limited enforcement for those with no family connections. The judges were appointed by President Clinton.
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