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Deputy AG's suggestion: Tape Trump The deputy attorney general, Rod Rosenstein, suggested last year that he secretly record President Donald Trump in the White House to expose the chaos consuming... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 22, 2018

Senators await decision of Kavanaugh's accuser The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman on Friday rejected key conditions that Brett Kavanaugh's accuser wants if she is to testify about her claim of sexual a... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 22, 2018

Trump reverses his order to declassify probe data President Donald Trump on Friday walked back his order earlier this week to declassify information in the ongoing probe into Russian interference in the 2016 el... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 22, 2018

District 80 rivals share dislike for term limit plan Neither major party candidate for western Washington County's state House District 80 seat favors the proposed term limit amendment on the Nov. 6 general electi... by Doug Thompson - September 22, 2018

Economy growing despite rising oil prices, experts say America's rediscovered prowess in oil production is shaking up old notions about the effects of higher crude prices on the U.S. economy. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff Wire Reports - September 22, 2018

Washington County candidates address homelessness, other issues Two Washington County justice of the peace candidates for District 12 discussed county homelessness and many other issues during Friday night's forum at the Fay... by Ashton Eley - September 22, 2018

Drug task force makes 1,260 arrests in state More than 1,200 people accused of being drug dealers or affiliates were arrested across Arkansas over a two-month period in an operation that authorities descri... by Clara Turnage - September 22, 2018

Floodwaters rising in Carolinas With muddy river water still washing over entire communities on Friday, eight days after Hurricane Florence slammed into land with nearly 3 feet of rain, new ev... by MEG KINNARD and JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press - September 22, 2018

3-D gun promoter arrested in Taiwan over assault charge Authorities in Taiwan arrested the owner of a Texas company that sells plans to make untraceable 3-D printed guns who is wanted in the U.S. over an accusation t... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 22, 2018

Pence stumps for Hill in downtown LR rally Vice President Mike Pence on Friday heralded U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., as one of the most respected conservative leaders in the country. by Hunter Field - September 22, 2018

Opioid war gets infusion of $13M More than $13 million in federal grant money awarded this week will go to reduce opioid abuse in Arkansas, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services anno... by Andy Davis - September 22, 2018

Griffen hearing put off until '19 Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen's final hearing over ethics charges stemming from his 2017 protest of the death penalty will be delayed until next ... by John Moritz - September 22, 2018

15 migrants arrested secondary to sweep Fifteen people who aren't suspected of other criminal activity were arrested on immigration charges during the course of a statewide Drug Enforcement Administra... by Kat Stromquist - September 22, 2018

Monkey shines on LR stage in musical Bad monkey, good heart. That's Curious George, a delinquent yet endearing creature who's surrounded by an admiring crew of enablers who encourage him to run amo... by Karen Martin - September 22, 2018

Highway accidents leave 2 people dead Two people died as the result of separate road accidents recently, including an 11-year-old child who was taken off life support. by Maggie McNeary and Gavin Lesnick Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - September 22, 2018

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