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Senator Graham continues criticism of Trump’s decision to pull troops from Syria, President responds

(CNN) – Senator Lindsey Graham is among one of the President’s closest allies who has adamantly criticized the decision to remove US troops from Syria. Wednesday in Washington, he stuck to his guns. “Any commander in chief who gives territory back to the enemy that was seized by blood of our allies and our soldiers is doing a great disservice…

Month long GM Strike could be closing in on agreement

(CNN) — The month long auto worker strike against General Motors may be nearing an end. The United Auto Workers’ Full National Council is reportedly meeting with GM’s CEO for the for the first time during the strike. This could be a sign GM and the Union are close to reaching a tentative deal for a new contract. Striking workers…

Football fan using sign to get beer, exchanges his wants for others in need

(CNN)—  A small sign,  has made a huge difference to children battling life threatening diseases. College football fan,  Carson King was able to give a $3 million dollar check to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The 24-year-old’s sign was featured on ESPN’s “College Gameday” show. Carson initially asked for beer money but after receiving more money than…

Protestors vandalize Columbus statues on holiday citing slavery, genocide

(CNN) – Monday is Columbus Day but many communities across the country choose to celebrate the holiday as “Indigenous Peoples Day.” Calls to change the name of the holiday have led to protestors of Christopher Columbus to vandalize statues of the explorer. Statues across the country, like one in Rhode Island were covered in red paint, some with signs that…

United Airlines may make changes to your flight with Boeing 737 still grounded

(CNN) — If you booked a flight on United Airlines for December or early January the airline might be making some changes to your flight. Officials at United were hopeful the Boeing 737 would be re-certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) so they began booking the plane to fly during the holiday season. The 737 remains grounded after two…

More than a thousand troops are headed to Saudi Arabia

(ABC News) — About 15 hundred U.S. troops are headed to Saudi Arabia. Officials say the leading U.S. military commander in the Middle East made the request several weeks ago after a devastating attack in September on Saudi oil facilities that the u-s has attributed to Iran. The United States has increased the deployment of forces in the region by…