ICYMI: Japan PM to visit Pearl Harbor, arctic blast expected, judge approves Mich. recount

Japan's Prime Minister to visit Hawaii for the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he would visit Hawaii on Dec. 26 and 27 for his final summit meeting with outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama ... read more.

First arctic blast of season to shift weather patterns across US
The record warmth that much of the U.S. experienced this fall will just be a distant memory this week. A change is coming, courtesy of the first arctic blast of the season, arriving ... read more.

Federal judge approves election recount in Michigan
A federal judge has ordered a recount of Michigan's presidential ballots to begin at noon on Monday and directed that the state complete ... read more.

Trump 'thrilled' to nominate Ben Carson as Housing, Urban Development Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate "tough" former Republican primary rival Ben Carson as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development ... read more.

Trump's tax plan could be bad news for the housing market, charitable giving, and local governments
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, says the incoming administration is about to embark on the ... read more.

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