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Low-key and low-profile Pollert takes over as House leader BISMARCK, N.D. -- Al Carlson ruled North Dakota's House for years, controlling the business of the chamber with a booming voice, a big stick and no fear of leav... by JAMES MacPHERSON, Associated Press - December 16, 2018

White House digs in on border wall demand, risking shutdown WASHINGTON -- The White House on Sunday pushed the federal government closer to the brink of a partial shutdown later this week, digging in on its demand for $5... by HOPE YEN, Associated Press - December 16, 2018

McCaffrey, Kamara figure to play key roles on Monday night CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- There's been no such thing as a sophomore slump for Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara. by STEVE REED, AP Sports Writer - December 16, 2018

US Air Force set to launch 1st next-generation GPS satellite DENVER -- After months of delays, the U.S. Air Force is about to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites, designed to be more accurate, secure an... by DAN ELLIOTT, Associated Press - December 16, 2018

Loyalty among attributes Mulvaney brings to White House job WASHINGTON -- Demonstrated loyalty. Political savvy. Personal rapport. by JILL COLVIN, JONATHAN LEMIRE and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press - December 16, 2018

Judge's ruling on 'Obamacare' poses new problems for GOP WASHINGTON -- A federal judge's ruling that the Obama health law is unconstitutional has landed like a stink bomb among Republicans, who've seen the politics of... by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press - December 16, 2018

Not into bingo, 84-year-old Texas woman gets college degree RICHARDSON, Texas -- After raising five kids and retiring at age 77 from her secretarial job, Janet Fein couldn't be blamed for finally relaxing, but that's not... by JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press - December 16, 2018

Investigations look at Trump's life from all angles WASHINGTON -- Investigations now entangle Donald Trump's White House, campaign, transition, inauguration, charity and business. For Trump, the political, the pe... by CALVIN WOODWARD and JULIE PACE, Associated Press - December 16, 2018

Executive's arrest, security worries stymie Huawei's reach BEIJING -- While a Huawei executive faces possible U.S. charges over trade with Iran, the Chinese tech giant's ambition to be a leader in next-generation teleco... by JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer - December 16, 2018

UK ministers seek to downplay chance of second Brexit vote LONDON -- Supporters of British Prime Minister Theresa May dampened suggestions Sunday that the government is planning a second referendum on whether to leave t... by DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press - December 16, 2018

Northwest Arkansas property transactions Washington County December 14, 2018

Divorces The following divorces granted were recorded in the circuit clerks' offices from Dec. 6-12. by -- Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette - December 16, 2018

Records Arrests December 16, 2018

Decision Point survives and thrives, regional director says One of the state's largest adult residential treatment centers for substance abuse is taking new clients again after months of uncertainty about its future, man... by Doug Thompson - December 16, 2018

Fayetteville to consider changing recycling and trash rates Everyone needs to pitch in to expand recycling service in the city, administrators say. by Stacy Ryburn - December 16, 2018