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US Navy sailor kills two in shooting at Pearl Harbor base, takes own life

The incident comes three days before the 78th anniversary of the December 7, 1941 attack on the naval base that led the United States to enter World War II by declaring war on Japan.

Trump committed impeachable crimes, say legal scholars

Legal experts gather in Washington to discuss articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump.

US House Democrats approve Trump impeachment report

Behind closed doors, the Democratic-led panel voted 13 to 9 to officially adopt and issue the report to the House Judiciary Committee, which is tasked with drafting articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

US Congress condemns China for crackdown on ethnic Muslims

China in reaction said it resolutely opposes the US House of Representatives' bill requiring the Trump administration to toughen its response to what the bill called China's crackdown on ethnic Muslim minorities in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.

Elon Musk defends 'pedo guy' tweet in defamation trial

Trial began in US District Court in Los Angeles in a defamation lawsuit brought against Tesla Elon Musk by British cave diver Vernon Unsworth over three July 15, 2018 tweets by the Tesla chief executive, one calling him "pedo guy."

Google co-founders step down as execs of Alphabet Inc

Google CEO Sundar Pichai will stay in his role and also become CEO of Alphabet Inc.

Billie Eilish dominates 2019 on Apple Music

Eilish, 17, who burst onto the alternative pop scene this year and is nominated for four Grammy Awards in January, came 5th on the list of most streamed songs, with “Bad Guy,” Apple Music said in a year-end list.

US Senator Kamala Harris ends presidential bid

Harris, 55, was the only African-American woman seeking the Democratic presidential nomination.

Greek hologram billionaire told to pay $58M in harassment case

The tycoon will pay what amounts to one of the largest sexual harassment awards in US history, the victim's lawyer says. Hollywood assistant Mahim Khan said Alkiviades "Alki" David repeatedly groped her and on one occasion exposed her breasts.

NBC, union investigate ‘America’s Got Talent’ racism report

Gabrielle Union, who is black, reportedly sought action to address an environment she said allowed racist jokes, comments and notes from producers along with other troubling behavior, including judge-producer Simon Cowell’s smoking indoors.

US threatens 100% tariffs on French goods over digital tax

A report from the US Trade Representative's office found the tax penalises American tech companies like Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon.

US troop drawdowns in Afghanistan 'not necessarily' tied to Taliban deal

"I feel confident that we could reduce our numbers in Afghanistan and still ensure that place doesn't become a safe haven for terrorists who could attack the US," Esper said.