LATEST USA NEWS: December 2019

Corrections: Jan. 1, 2020

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‘It’s Green and Slimy’

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FOX NEWS: FDA to ban all e-cig flavors except menthol and tobacco, report says

FDA to ban all e-cig flavors except menthol and tobacco, report says

The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban the sale of fruity flavors in cartridge-based e-cigarettes, but the restriction won’t apply to tank vaping systems commonly found at vape shops, according to people familiar with the matter.

FOX NEWS: Mexico: 7 detained in drug-cartel massacre that killed 9 Americans

Mexico: 7 detained in drug-cartel massacre that killed 9 Americans

Mexican prosecutors seven people linked to the November slaughter of nine women and children in an ambush have been detained.

FOX NEWS: Trump to sign China trade deal January 15

Trump to sign China trade deal January 15

Critics push for more Chinese concessions; Rich Edson has the details.

FOX NEWS: Marines deployed to bolster security at US Embassy in Baghdad

Marines deployed to bolster security at US Embassy in Baghdad

Tensions escalate as protesters storm embassy; Trey Yingst reports.

FOX NEWS: John Tiegen on embassy attack: This is a big slap in the face from Iraqis

John Tiegen on embassy attack: This is a big slap in the face from Iraqis

Former GRS team member from Benghazi John 'Tig' Tiegen reacts to protesters storming U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

FOX NEWS: Kinzinger: Iran is acting as predicted, trying to get a response

Kinzinger: Iran is acting as predicted, trying to get a response

Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger on President Trump holding Iran responsible for attack on U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

FOX NEWS: Picasso painting damaged by London gallery visitor, officials say

Picasso painting damaged by London gallery visitor, officials say

A 20-year-old man is charged with damaging a Picasso painting at London's Tate Modern gallery, police said Tuesday.

FOX NEWS: Trump blames Iran for Baghdad embassy breach, says regime will be held 'fully responsible'

Trump blames Iran for Baghdad embassy breach, says regime will be held 'fully responsible'

Reaction and analysis from Kroll managing director Tim Gallagher.

F.D.A. Plans to Ban Most E-Cigarette Flavors but Menthol

By BY SHEILA KAPLAN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2FbfqMQ

FOX NEWS: Millie Bobby Brown marks end of the decade with throwback Adele cover

Millie Bobby Brown marks end of the decade with throwback Adele cover

It's been a big decade for Millie Bobby Brown.

FOX NEWS: Matt Lauer dating marketing executive Shamin Abas: report

Matt Lauer dating marketing executive Shamin Abas: report

Matt Lauer is moving on.

FOX NEWS: Britney Spears dances with sister Jamie Lynn, nieces in sweet video

Britney Spears dances with sister Jamie Lynn, nieces in sweet video

Britney Spears is ringing in the New Year by dancing with her nieces and her sister, Jamie Lynn.

FOX NEWS: Robert Durst wrote note about location of friend's body in 2000, defense admits

Robert Durst wrote note about location of friend's body in 2000, defense admits

Lawyers for Robert Durst, the New York real estate heir dogged by accusations that he killed his first wife decades ago, admitted he wrote a note tipping off police to the location of a friend he is also accused of killing.

FOX NEWS: Lily Tomlin says Jane Fonda is 'a real toughie' following arrests

Lily Tomlin says Jane Fonda is 'a real toughie' following arrests

Lily Tomlin has a deep respect for her "Grace and Frankie" co-star Jane Fonda.

FOX NEWS: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry share delightful photo of baby Archie ahead of the new year

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry share delightful photo of baby Archie ahead of the new year

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gave the world a treat on Tuesday, sharing a new, unseen image of their son, baby Archie as they looked back on the year past.

FOX NEWS: Steve Harvey and Maria Menounos host 'Fox's New Year's Eve'

Steve Harvey and Maria Menounos host 'Fox's New Year's Eve'

Stars and musical guests ring in 2020 with Maria and Steve live from Times Square in New York City.

FOX NEWS: Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson Ross enjoy ski vacation with husbands

Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson Ross enjoy ski vacation with husbands

Jessica Simpson and her sister Ashlee Simpson Ross are enjoying a couple's vacation with their respective husbands.

Protect Veterans From Fraud

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Texas Churchgoers Welcomed the Poor, but Sensed This One Was Trouble

By BY DAVE MONTGOMERY, ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37mK6XF

Al interior de un tribunal de guerra estadounidense: la ropa y la cultura en Guantánamo

By BY CAROL ROSENBERG AND WENDY MACNAUGHTON from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2uaRjvL

Science Panel Staffed With Trump Appointees Says E.P.A. Rollbacks Lack Scientific Rigor

By BY CORAL DAVENPORT AND LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/356WYj6

FOX NEWS: Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Hanukkah stabbings show anti-Semitism thriving in US – Here’s what we must do

Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Hanukkah stabbings show anti-Semitism thriving in US – Here’s what we must do

The horrific stabbing attack at a rabbi’s home in Monsey, N.Y., Saturday night – the sixth violent attack on Jews in the state during the eight days of Hanukkah – was an unwelcome reminder that the ancient curse of anti-Semitism is thriving here in the U.S. and around the world.

FOX NEWS: James Carafano: US airstrikes in Mideast — sending THIS clear message to friends and foes alike

James Carafano: US airstrikes in Mideast — sending THIS clear message to friends and foes alike

The strikes were a justified and proportional response to recent attacks.

FOX NEWS: John Lott: Concealed-permit gun holders save lives — Texas church attack just the latest example

John Lott: Concealed-permit gun holders save lives — Texas church attack just the latest example

Concealed-permit gun holders and their weapons should be welcomed in churches and other houses of worship.

2019: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics

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Data Breach at Wyze Labs Exposes Information of 2.4 Million Customers

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FOX NEWS: Family finds missing cat 6 years later, only to get terrible news

Family finds missing cat 6 years later, only to get terrible news

This family’s joy was short-lived.

FOX NEWS: Mom accidentally records own reaction instead of daughter's proposal

Mom accidentally records own reaction instead of daughter's proposal

A mom has gone viral for her startling lack of photography skills.

FOX NEWS: Kentucky police capture 'very hostile' chicken at CVS pharmacy

Kentucky police capture 'very hostile' chicken at CVS pharmacy

The Elizabethtown Police Department shared that its fearless cops walked into the “very beak of danger.”

U.S. Population Makes Fewest Gains in Decades, Census Bureau Says

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Uber and Postmates File Suit to Block California Freelancer Law

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FOX NEWS: Maren Morris says female musicians 'feel like they have to choose' between touring and starting a family

Maren Morris says female musicians 'feel like they have to choose' between touring and starting a family

Maren Morris is refusing to choose between motherhood and touring.

FOX NEWS: Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth's daughter, was the hardest-working royal in 2019

Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth's daughter, was the hardest-working royal in 2019

Queen Elizabeth II’s only daughter, Princess Anne, was the hardest-working royal for at least the third year in a row, putting in a total of 167 days.