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WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts is promising a careful evaluation of the federal judiciary's sexual misconduct policies and an effort to highlight the work of court employees following the year's destructive hurricanes. Writing in his annual report on the judiciary, issued Sunday, Roberts touched only briefly on the issue of workplace sexual misconduct, which has in recent months brought down men in entertainment, politics and the media. In December, prominent federal appeals court Judge... Читать дальше...

TOPPENISH, Wash. (AP) — An 87-year-old Yakima County woman who was reported missing by her family has been found dead. Police in Toppenish said Sunday afternoon that Mary Shattuck likely died of prolonged exposure to hazardous weather conditions and foul play was not suspected. According to local news reports, she was found dead in her Subaru Forester near Mabton. Police had issued a silver alert for Shattuck last week. She was last seen at her doctor's office in Toppenish.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island's minimum wage has climbed from $9.60 an hour to $10.10. The increase took effect Monday for the start of the new year. Lawmakers approved increasing the state's minimum wage by 90 cents within two years in 2017. It rises to $10.50 in January 2019. Proponents argued that the increases were necessary to keep pace with neighboring states. The minimum wage in Massachusetts will remain at $11 for 2018. It increased by $1 for each of the last three years because of a 2014 law. Читать дальше...

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Authorities in the Pakistani capital has imposed a temporary law pre-empting the activities of groups banned on a U.N. watch list for terrorist activity. Mushtaq Ahmed, a top Islamabad administrator, in an order released Monday says the law has been imposed for two months in the capital after reports some organizations and their affiliates on the U.N. list have been collecting funds, holding religious, political and social functions and displaying promotional banners. The order doesn't... Читать дальше...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kansas City police say officers have found the body of an apparent homicide victim. The Kansas City (Mo.) Star reports that officers responding to a report of shooting around 1:20 a.m. Monday found the body of a Hispanic man in his 20s. His name and other information about the crime have not been released. No arrests have been reported. ___ Information from: www.kansascity.com

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's lowest paid workers are getting a raise along with the New Year. As of Monday, Vermont's minimum wage increased to $10.50 per hour, up from $10 per hour. According to a determination signed by Vermont Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle, the minimum wage for tipped workers increased to $5.25 per hour. Beginning next year, the minimum wage will increase by 5 percent or the percentage increase of the consumer price index.

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security officials say a gunman has killed two Coptic Christian brothers in an attack on a liquor store in Giza province, just days after nine people were killed in an attack on a church and store in Cairo. The officials said Monday the attack took place on New Year's eve, a busy night for liquor stores. They say it is unclear whether the attacker was an extremist. The officials requested anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media. Friday's attack in Helwan suburb left eight Copts and a policeman dead. Читать дальше...

CA Las Vegas NV Zone Forecast for Monday, January 1, 2018 _____ 209 FPUS55 KVEF 011652 ZFPVEF Zone forecasts for the Mojave Desert and Southern Great Basin National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 851 AM PST Mon Jan 1 2018 This is an automatically generated product that provides average values for large geographical areas and may not be representative of the exact location that you are interested in. For a more site specific forecast...please visit weather.gov/lasvegas and either (1) Select a location... Читать дальше...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears fire coach John Fox after 5-11 season.

CHICAGO (AP) — The new year will be one of big decisions in Illinois, from whether voters give Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner a second term to whether tech giant Amazon chooses the state for its second headquarters and some 50,000 new jobs. Some high-profile court cases and a tribute to the nation's first black president also will move forward. Here's a preview of what 2018 holds: ___ ELECTIONS All statewide offices will be on the ballot on Nov. 8, but no contest will be as fevered — or costly — as the governor's race. Читать дальше...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vehicle thefts are on the rise again in North Carolina after a decade-long decline. The State Bureau of Investigation says 15,007 vehicles were stolen in North Carolina in 2016. That was nearly 4,000 more stolen vehicles than the year before, but a steep decline from the nearly 30,000 stolen vehicles reported in 2006. Authorities aren't sure what caused the increase, but say new technology that allows thieves to intercept a key fob signal and replicate it so the car can be stolen could be a factor.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions and hear arguments in a variety of notable cases in 2018. One pending appeal involves whether state police must release documents that belonged to Newtown school shooter Adam Lanza to The Hartford Courant. Lanza killed 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012. A date for arguments has not been set. A Kennedy cousin awaits a decision from the court on his request to reconsider... Читать дальше...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — After a crazy year in Minnesota politics, 2018 will start with Democrats and Republicans squabbling over the next lieutenant governor and what it means for control of the Senate. Republican Sen. Michelle Fischbach is poised to become lieutenant governor after Lt. Gov. Tina Smith is sworn into the U.S. Senate this week. But Fischbach plans to keep her Senate seat. It's triggered outrage from Democrats who believe she must resign and see a chance to retake Republicans' narrow majority in the chamber. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Customers hoping to be among the first in California to purchase marijuana legally lined up early Monday, as the arrival of the new year brought with it broad legalization of cannabis, two decades after the state was the first to allow pot for medical use. Just after midnight, some raised joints instead of champagne glasses. Johnny Hernandez, a tattoo artist from Modesto, celebrated by smoking "Happy New Year blunts" with his cousins. "This is something we've all been waiting for," he said. Читать дальше...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Foreign Ministry on Monday said an expected visit by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence appears to have been postponed again. Spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon said the visit, which had been expected to take place the week of Jan. 14, is not on the ministry's schedule for January. "The visit is not included in our provision of scheduled visits of high-level dignitaries in January," he said. He gave no reason for the apparent delay and said it was still possible that Pence could decide to come. Читать дальше...

FAIR HAVEN, Vt. (AP) — Vermont police are searching for a suspect who tried to commit an armed robbery at a Fair Haven restaurant. Police say the suspect went into the China City Restaurant at around 11 a.m. Saturday. The suspect was wearing a "silverfish-gray hoodie sweat shirt and a black and white scarf covering his face." The Rutland Herald reports the man demanded money and acted like he was holding a gun, although he never displayed a weapon. Police say the suspect fled the restaurant without receiving any money... Читать дальше...

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on Southern California's Rose Parade (all times local): 8:00 a.m. The Rose Parade is underway under blue skies in Southern California. The 129th annual parade got started Monday in Pasadena with an announcement by the grand marshal, actor Gary Sinise, and a military flyover. The theme of the 2018 parade is "Making a Difference," and Sinise was chosen because of his devotion to veteran's issues. The parade features 39 flower-covered floats, 20 equestrian groups and 20 marching bands. Читать дальше...

TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Monday, January 1, 2018 _____ 427 FPUS54 KLCH 011619 ZFPLCH Zone Forecast Product National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1019 AM CST Mon Jan 1 2018 TXZ180-012230- Tyler- Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, and Woodville 1019 AM CST Mon Jan 1 2018 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... .REST OF TODAY...Colder.... Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — While much of corporate America will enjoy a tax cut in 2018, one industry is getting a tax increase. A 2.3-percent excise tax on medical device manufacturers is set for reinstatement Monday after a two-year hiatus. It was originally imposed in 2013 as one of several taxes and fees in the Affordable Care Act that pay for expanded health coverage. The tax was unpopular with Republicans but also many Democrats from states like Massachusetts and Minnesota with large clusters of medical device firms. Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — Mayor Marty Walsh has taken the oath of office for a second term as Boston's chief executive. Former Vice President Joe Biden presided over the inauguration Monday at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. The Democratic mayor defeated City Councilor Tito Jackson in November. Biden praised Walsh for his character and efforts to create a thriving middle class, calling him a "man of extraordinary character in a moment when we need more character and incredible courage." Walsh says he'll continue... Читать дальше...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island General Assembly is set to open its 2018 session on Tuesday with a focus on closing a $260 million budget gap and on a proposal for a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox among its priorities. A look at what's facing lawmakers: ___ PAWSOX STADIUM Legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate on Tuesday for the state to help pay for a new stadium for the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Democratic Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has been... Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were: 9-4-6-6, Sum It Up: 25 (nine, four, six, six; Sum It Up: twenty-five)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were: 0-3-0, Sum It Up: 3 (zero, three, zero; Sum It Up: three)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were: 01-04-05-06-07-08-09-13-15-18-20-24 (one, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, thirteen, fifteen, eighteen, twenty, twenty-four)

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state says more utility customers in Michigan produced their own electricity in 2016 than the previous year. Michigan's Public Service Commission says 2,582 residential, commercial and industrial customers participated in the state's net metering program, an increase of 427 from 2015. Solar remains the leading form of energy generation. Wind is the second most popular. The net metering program was established in 2008 and is available to customers of rate-regulated utilities... Читать дальше...