Trump Maintains Lead In GOP Power Rankings
Four months into the Power Rankings, the GOP field shows remarkable stability led by Donald Trump. In Week 18 the top five are Trump, Cruz, Rubio, Christie, and Bush with Cruz closing in on Trump as overall frontrunner.
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Pataki ends bid for White House in NH exit call
Former New York governor George Pataki told supporters he is dropping out of the Republican presidential race. Ben Gamache said Pataki phoned New Hampshire committee members to announce his exit after polls showed zero support in recent averages. Nancy Stiles confirmed receiving Pataki's call but did not reveal its content. Jon Campbell
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Massive storm pushes into the Northeast region
A vast storm system sweeping from the South and Midwest moved northward bringing flooding and heavy wintry conditions to the Northeast and Upper Midwest. Flight cancellations topped 1,200 nationwide, with O’Hare alone seeing over 240. Governors activated National Guard units in Missouri as rivers approached flood stage, while New York and New England faced slick roads and heavy snow with officials urging caution.
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Chicago officer pleads not guilty in Laquan McDonald case
Officer Jason Van Dyke, facing six counts of first-degree murder and one count of official misconduct, pleads not guilty. He remains free on 1.5 million bail as dashcam video of Laquan McDonald’s Oct 20, 2014 shooting spurred protests, leading to the firing of Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy.
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U S Embassy warns of potential attacks in Dhaka
The U S Embassy in Dhaka warned U S citizens of possible attacks in Bangladesh's capital in the coming days, with hotels and clubs cited as potential targets possibly around New Year’s Eve.
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Police tighten Dhaka security and curb late outdoor events
Dhaka police heighten security with more check points across locations and ban outdoor parties after eight p.m. In Los Angeles, former Glee actor Mark Salling, 33, was arrested at his Sunland home on possession of child pornography. LAPD confirmed the booking in downtown Los Angeles. In Brussels, two men were arrested over plans to attack sites during the holiday period. authorities seized military clothing and Islamic State propaganda materials. No weapons or explosives were found.
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