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He will also testify that he confronted Gordon D. Sondland, the United States ambassador to the European Union, the day the envoy spoke in a White House meeting with Ukrainian officials about “Ukraine delivering specific investigations in order to secure the meeting with the president.” Even as he expressed alarm about the pressure campaign, the colonel and other officials worked to keep the United States relationship with Ukraine on track….

IRBIL, Iraq — President Donald Trump painted a vivid picture for the world of the deadly U.S. military raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a raid that only a small number of people witnessed in real time. A “beautiful” and “talented” dog got injured. A robot had been on standby to aid in the hunt for al-Baghdadi if needed. U.S. Special Operations Forces arrived in eight helicopters and were…

New fire breaks out in the hills north of Santa Monica A dangerous wildfire that broke out early Monday in Los Angeles was threatening hundreds of homes near the world-famous Getty Center. Strong winds were spreading the fast-growing fire that was burning along a major freeway west of downtown. Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas told reporters firefighters were overwhelmed. “They had to make some tough decisions on which houses they were…

Oil well pumps are seen in Syria’s northeastern Hasakeh province in 2015. President Trump is renewing his push for U.S. control of Syrian oil. Youssef Karwashan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Youssef Karwashan/AFP/Getty Images Oil well pumps are seen in Syria’s northeastern Hasakeh province in 2015. President Trump is renewing his push for U.S. control of Syrian oil. Youssef Karwashan/AFP/Getty Images President Trump is renewing his push for U.S. control…

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Firefighters try to battle the flames ravaging homes Monday in Los Angeles, as the Getty Fire threatens lives and structures around the city. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Firefighters try to battle the flames ravaging homes Monday in Los Angeles, as the Getty Fire threatens lives and structures around the city. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Already facing dangerous wildfires across California, including a little-contained blaze ravaging…

WASHINGTON – The military dog credited in the raid that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has returned to duty after treatment – and presumably treats – after suffering minor wounds in the operation. Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, refused to release the dog’s name for security reasons. “The dog is still in theater,” Milley explained to reporters Monday at a Pentagon briefing. The military’s top officer credited the…

When President Donald Trump was displayed on screen at Nationals Park during Game 5 of the World Series Sunday night, he was greeted with a chorus of boos — and then, a chant of “lock him up.” And since then, a debate has broken out among some critical of Trump in the political world. Was “lock him up” an acceptable way to taunt this perennially under-investigation president? Or was it…

A brush fire that ignited in the Sepulveda Pass Monday morning destroyed at least eight homes and prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for thousands of others, authorities said. The blaze, dubbed the Getty Fire, broke out about 1:30 a.m. just north of Sunset Boulevard on the west side of the 405 Freeway. The Getty Fire burns near the 405 Freeway on Oct. 28, 2019. (Credit: KTLA) By noon, the…

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President Donald Trump announced that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a raid in Syria. Wochit

Schools in the area announced a wave of closures: All 40 of Sonoma County’s public schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday, affecting more than 70,400 students; Sonoma State University, thought not considered under immediate threat, canceled all classes through Tuesday; and Santa Rosa Junior College canceled all classes and campus activities through Wednesday. All public meetings in Sonoma County were also canceled for the week. Meanwhile, 1.3 million Californians…

LOS ANGELES – A fire erupted early Monday morning to the west of the 405 Freeway near Getty Center Drive, prompting mandatory evacuation orders, Los Angeles city firefighters said. The fire was believed to have been 3-4 acres when first observed and but soon spread to about 40 acres. By 7 a.m., it was reported at 500 acres. Fire officials described the inferno as “very dynamic, moving in a westward direction driven by high…

President Trump travels to Chicago for his first visit to the city since taking office. The president will deliver remarks at the International Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference. Earlier last wk, the city’s police superintendent announced he will skip Trump’s speech to his law enforcement counterparts. Trump’s contentious relationship with Chicago goes back to 2016 when he had to cancel a campaign rally after massive protests turned violent….

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The mother of Kayla Mueller, a deceased female aid worker who was captured and tortured by the Islamic State, criticized former President Barack Obama on Sunday by saying that her daughter might still be alive if he had been “as decisive” as President Donald Trump. In August 2013, Mueller was imprisoned by ISIS, before being subsequently tortured and sexually abused by the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. In February 2015,…

A view of the U.S. Capitol this month. House investigators are expected to press Charles Kupperman, deputy to then-National Security Adviser John Bolton, to corroborate key elements of an account that President Trump built a shadow foreign policy team to pressure the Ukrainian president. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images A view of the U.S. Capitol this month. House investigators are expected…

CLOSE People take part in a protest near the Trump tower, against President-elect Donald Trump, in Chicago, Illinois on November 9, 2016. (Photo: PAUL BEATY, AFP/Getty Images) CHICAGO — Amid an impeachment inquiry in Washington and an ongoing strike by more than 32,000 teachers and school staff, Donald Trump is expected to make his first presidential visit to Chicago on Monday, a city that he often ridicules for how its leaders handle gun violence….