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This story was originally published in the December 10 edition of Meanwhile in America, CNN's daily email about US politics for global readers. Sign up here to receive it every weekday morning. (CNN)A virus of misinformation and mistrust rages in America. On a melodramatic Monday, an independent report debunked Donald Trump's claims that the FBI was biased in its investigation into his campaign's 2016 links to Moscow. But the US President nevertheless bent the facts to say his suspicions had been vindicated. And the US Attorney General William Barr -- who is supposed to be an independent arbiter of justice, not act as Trump's personal lawyer -- excoriated the bureau anyway. Meanwhile, the day's impeachment hearing -- into a scandal partly spawned by Trump's bid to prove that it was in fact Ukraine that meddled in the election three years ago -- descended into choleric feuding. In the looking glass world of Capitol Hill, Republicans -- once the most hawkish of Cold warriors -- … [Read more...] about Putin’s plan for America is working better than he could have hoped

(CNN)A five-year-old boy was shot and killed in Alabama when his family got into a fight Saturday, police said. Two family members pulled weapons and began shooting at each other during a fight when Tanarius Moore was struck around 2:30 p.m., a statement from Birmingham Police Sgt. Johnny Williams said. Moore suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to a hospital where he later died, Williams told CNN. Although Williams would not specify how the suspects were related to the boy, he told CNN that one suspect was taken into custody and a second suspect it still at large. Detectives are still questioning the suspect in custody, Williams said. Neither suspect has been named by authorities at this time. Moore, also known as TJ, was a linebacker and running back for the Huffman Hurricanes, a youth football team in Birmingham, his coach Tabios Darden told CNN. Read More Darden remembered TJ's "infectious smile" and said the boy was the "best player on our defense." The … [Read more...] about A 5-year-old Alabama boy was shot and killed when his family got into a fight, police say

By Marie Flounoy If you’re ringing in the New Year in New York City, you have plenty of options. While thousands opt-in to watch the ball drop in Times Square, hit the various parties happening all over the five boroughs, most New Yorkers keep it simple by hosting a get together of friends, colleagues, or family. If you’re playing party planning this New Year’s Eve, what’s a party or any event without the food? Skip the long hours in the kitchen with these five local eateries available to cater your party on New Year’s Eve. Virgil’s BBQ 152 West 44th St.www.virgilsbbq.comLocated in the heart of Times Square, Virgil’s BBQ is a long time favorite for tourists and locals, alike. On New Year’s Eve, Virgil’s BBQ will offer catering for over ten guests with delivery all over the city. Want to leave your guests in awe? Virgil’s offers the catering option that includes a pit master who will come to you, bring a grill and the … [Read more...] about Best NY Restaurants To Cater Your New Year’s Eve Party

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Whether you head to Times Square or somewhere else, New Year’s Eve is the most festive night of the year for many people. But for others it can be a big let down. CBS2’s Elise Finch found out why some people have the blues about New Year’s Eve and how they overcome them. Watching people celebrate New Year’s is like watching the world’s biggest party, but for some, it’s a party they feel like they weren’t invited to, Finch reported. “I think that there’s a lot of unnecessary emphasis that we put on being at parties or being somewhere fun and having some kind of fun New Year’s Eve plan,” said one man. Web Extra: Best Ways To Spend New Year’s Day In NYC | Best New Year’s Day Menus In NYC Psychologist Jeff Gardere said that line of thinking can often lead to depression. “It really is about the expectation that you’re supposed to be smiling … [Read more...] about New Yorkers Weigh In On Best Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve In NYC

It has become a political guessing game from California to Washington, D.C.: What exactly Gov. Gavin Newsom meant when he said California’s high-speed-rail project, “as currently planned, would cost too much and take too long.” Was the new governor killing all but a 165-mile stretch of high-speed rail in the Central Valley — or was he reimagining the full bullet-train project in a more realistic way? Newsom said that “right now, there simply isn’t a path” to go from San Francisco to Los Angeles, as the plan was pitched to voters in 2008. But, the governor said in his State of the State speech Tuesday, “we do have the capacity to complete a high-speed-rail link between Merced and Bakersfield.” What people heard depended on their feelings about the California project — and, in many cases, their party affiliation. At the head of the line was President Trump, who wasn’t buying Newsom’s contention that high-speed rail … [Read more...] about Trump wants high-speed-rail money back as confusion spreads about Newsom’s plan