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Congress grills Google CEO on bias, privacy, China WASHINGTON -- Questions on privacy, data collection, China, Russia --and especially political bias -- dominated Google CEO Sundar Pichai's grilling before Congr... by MARCY GORDON and BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Trump bickers with Dem leaders, threatens gov't shutdown WASHINGTON -- Arguing heatedly in public with Democratic leaders, President Donald Trump threatened repeatedly on Tuesday to shut down the government if Congres... by MATTHEW DALY and CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Jury recommends life in prison for man who rammed crowd CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- A jury recommended life plus 419 years on Tuesday for a man convicted of killing a woman and injuring dozens when he drove his car into ... by DENISE LAVOIE, AP Legal Affairs Writer - December 11, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton says sentencing reform bill still has 'major problems' U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said on Tuesday that legislation to overhaul the nation's sentencing laws still has "major problems," which he said he will take up while d... by Staff and wire reports - December 11, 2018

Stocks rise on trade hopes but lose much of morning gains NEW YORK -- U.S. stock indexes rose Tuesday on hopes that trade tensions between the world's largest economies may ease, though much of the big gains from the m... by STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer - December 11, 2018

Facing pressure, McConnell agrees to criminal justice vote WASHINGTON -- Under pressure from President Donald Trump and many of his Republican colleagues, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he will... by MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Kathie Lee Gifford to leave NBC's 'Today' show in April NEW YORK -- Kathie Lee Gifford will put aside her morning glass of wine and step away from NBC's "Today" show in April. by MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer - December 11, 2018

Snowstorm: Southern roads still dangerous as slush refreezes DURHAM, N.C. -- Several Southern states hit hard by a wintry storm were gradually warming Tuesday, but forecasters warned that temperatures in many areas will p... by JONATHAN DREW, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

5 missing Marines declared dead in warplanes crash off Japan TOKYO -- The U.S. military said Tuesday that five missing crew members have been declared dead after their refueling plane collided with a fighter jet last week... by MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Woman who accused Baylor man of rape outraged he got no jail time DALLAS -- A Texas judge on Monday accepted a plea bargain allowing a former Baylor University student accused of raping a woman at a fraternity party to avoid s... by RYAN TARINELLI, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Stocks veer back upward on hopes for US-China trade talks NEW YORK -- Stock markets around the world jumped Tuesday on hopes that trade tensions between the world's largest economies may ease after U.S. and Chinese off... by STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer - December 11, 2018

Obama extends tour as sales for 'Becoming' top 3 million NEW YORK -- Sales for Michelle Obama's memoir have topped 3 million and the former first lady is extending her book tour into 2019. by The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Moonves scandal looms over CBS shareholder meeting NEW YORK -- With a $120 million severance package on the line, an investigation into sexual-misconduct claims against former CBS CEO Les Moonves will loom over ... by MAE ANDERSON and ALEXANDRA OLSON, AP Business Writers - December 11, 2018

For several reasons, Democrats cautious about the 'I' word WASHINGTON -- Some Democrats who will take the House majority in January are willing to say that President Donald Trump may have committed impeachable offenses.... by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Trump says many candidates are vying for chief of staff job WASHINGTON -- Wanted: Top aide to most powerful leader in world. Chief qualification: Willing to take the job. Must also be prepared to tolerate regular undermi... by ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN LEMIRE, Associated Press - December 11, 2018