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The city of Everett in Washington state is suing Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, in an unusual case that alleges the drugmaker knowingly allowed pills to be funneled into the black market in Everett, helping launch an opioid epidemic. (March…

Donald Trump's attacks on the media and unsubstantiated claims have inspired one group of journalists - editorial cartoonists. The Sacramento Bee's Jack Ohman says the Trump administration's actions remind him of Richard Nixon's presidency. (March 14)Subscribe for more Breaking News:…

Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPressHighlights of Today in History: Albert Einstein born; Eli Whitney receives patent for cotton gin; First US Astronaut in space on Russian rocket; Michael Caine and Quincy Jones born. (March 14)Highlights of the day in…

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a state of emergency for the city beginning at midnight. He urged people to avoid unnecessary travel. A blizzard warning is also taking effect for New York City, with 12 to 18 inches of snow…

A fired federal prosecutor leaves his New York office one final time after saying his goodbyes and telling his staff to keep up their good work. (March 13)Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPressGet updates and more Breaking News here: http://smarturl.it/APBreakingNewsThe…

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper told state legislators at his first state of the state address that they should get to work "this week" on repealing House Bill 2, which limits which restrooms transgender people can use in schools and government…

The Indiana winner of a $435.3 million Powerball jackpot has chosen to remain anonymous after coming forward to claim the 10th largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. (March 13)Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPressGet updates and more Breaking News here:…

A nor'easter is poised to bring a reminder that winter isn't over yet, with blizzard conditions and a blanket of heavy snow expected in the Northeast. (March 13)Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPressGet updates and more Breaking News here: http://smarturl.it/APBreakingNewsThe…

St. Louis County prosecutor Robert McCulloch says a documentary film crew heavily edited store surveillance video footage of Michael Brown in the early hours of the day he was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. (March 13)Subscribe…

President Donald Trump has signed an order aimed at streamlining the executive branch. Trump says the new executive order requires the examination of every federal department and agency to see where money is being wasted. (March 13)Subscribe for more Breaking…