U.S. asks Turkey for possible recording
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has asked Turkey for a recording that could reveal gruesome details of what happened to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. But he’s not confirming there is any such recording, and he’s continuing to urge patience with Saudi Arabia. On Wednesday, the Washington Post published what it believes to be Khashoggi’s last column for the paper in which he warns that governments in the Middle East “have been given free rein to continue silencing the media at an increasing rate.”
Trump orders 5% budget cuts
WASHINGTON — Dubbing it the “nickel plan,” President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he’s asking every Cabinet secretary to cut next-year’s budget by 5 percent. “Get rid of the fat. Get rid of the waste,” Trump said at a White House meeting. “And I’m sure you can do it.”
New problem in Weinstein case
NEW YORK — The sex-assault case against Harvey Weinstein was roiled again Wednesday. Det. Nicholas DiGaudio, whose alleged witness coaching prompted the dismissal of part of the case last week, is accused of urging one of Weinstein’s accusers to delete material from her cellphones before she handed them over to prosecutors.
Mega Millions jackpot $900 million
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Mega Millions jackpot is now up to $900 million for Friday’s drawing. The estimated jackpot would be the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history, behind the $1.6 billion Powerball prize in January 2016.
U.S. to spurn postal treaty
WASHINGTON — The United States announced Wednesday it is preparing to pull out of an international postal treaty that allows China to ship packages to America at discounted rates.
Clinton unhurt in car bump
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Hillary Clinton appears to have been unharmed when her Secret Service vehicle was involved in a crash. She was headed to a fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez on Tuesday when her vehicle hit a concrete crossbeam in a garage.
Khan grand marshal for Rose Parade
PASADENA, Calif. — Chaka Khan has been named grand marshal of the 2019 Rose Parade.