Amtrak attack suspect halted by officers on chaotic train
Police detained Michael Williams after a stabbing spree aboard an Amtrak Chicago to Port Huron train halted at a Niles depot. An officer used a Taser to subdue him as four people were injured, including a conductor. Williams faces attempted murder charges.
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Cassidy defeats Landrieu in Louisiana Senate runoffs
Republican Bill Cassidy defeats Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu in a runoff in Louisiana denying her a fourth term and expanding GOP control in the Senate. The victory leaves Republicans with 54 seats in January and follows broader GOP gains across the 2014 midterms.
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Hagupit Slams Eastern Philippines In Potent Typhoon Landfall
Typhoon Hagupit struck eastern Philippines with 109 mph sustained winds and 130 mph gusts, hitting Dolores in Eastern Samar. Communities faced outages and toppled trees as authorities mobilized troops and shelters while 650,000 residents sought safety from a storm reasserting danger after Haiyan.
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Troops stay in Afghanistan to train and advise
The United States will keep about 10,800 troops in Afghanistan into early 2015 to fill a NATO training gap. Defense Secretary Hagel announced on his visit with Afghan President Ghani that the 9,800 end-2014 target was abandoned, with a drawdown planned to resume after a brief extension. General Campbell said NATO members are expected to provide the required forces for the January start of the mission.
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Unemployment improves as hiring surge boosts jobs outlook
The United States economy shows a turning point with ongoing job gains and a rising hiring rate. In November 23 percent of the unemployed found work, the highest since the recession ended in 2009, while some workers secure full time positions amid healthier consumer spending.
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