Trump orders Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing “on an equal basis” with other countries after 33-year halt

[ad_1] Washington — President Trump directed the Pentagon on Wednesday to resume testing of nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with other countries’ tests, possibly ending a decades-long U.S. pause that stretches back to the end of the Cold War. The announcement came moments before Mr. Trump walked into a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President…

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Historic L.A. cafeteria serves nostalgia

[ad_1] It opened in 1935, billed back then as the world’s largest cafeteria. Following decades of decay and declining business, Clifton’s is getting more than a fresh coat of paint. Restaurateur and developer Andrew Meieran has had a crush on Clifton’s for the longest time and now he’s turning it into the go-to spot for…

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Justice Department puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they signed court docs that described “mob of rioters” on Jan. 6

[ad_1] The Justice Department placed two D.C.-based federal prosecutors on leave after they filed court papers calling the Jan. 6 Capitol siege a “riot” perpetrated by a “mob,” three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News on Wednesday. The papers were submitted Tuesday in the case of Taylor Taranto, who was pardoned by President…

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