FORT WALTON BEACH — Lois Norton celebrates Christmas practically all year long.Since 2005, the longtime PAWS volunteer has been making Christmas ornaments representing each animal at the shelter. Along with the ornament is a "Christmas wish" which could be anything from food to medicine or a home of its own. The program, called Santa Paws Tree has raises about $3,000 each year.Norton starts making ornaments in March with items donated by other volunteers. This year, she [...]

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The White House says Omarosa Manigault Newman — one of President Donald Trump's most prominent African-American supporters — plans to leave the administration next month.

"I said Roy Moore will not be able to win the General Election. I was right! Roy worked hard but the deck was stacked against him!"

After announcing increased containment on one of the biggest wildfires in California history, officials warned that communities remain at risk and the threat could increase as unpredictable winds whip up again.

Minnesota's governor has chosen Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to fill Sen. Al Franken's seat until the November election, and she will run in that election to complete the final two years of Franken's term, a Democratic operative told The Associated Press Wednesday.

Sen. Chuck Schumer says he is "pursuing every legal path" against whoever circulated a forged document accusing him of sexual harassment.

Established in 1980, the nonprofit Make-A-Wish Foundation aims to grant a wish to every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.

"Our shelves are much fuller during the holidays. If you come back in January or February, you may not see any food at all. Also, anytime between late spring and early fall is when we struggle the most."

House and Senate GOP leaders forged an agreement Wednesday on a sweeping overhaul of the nation's tax laws, paving the way for final votes next week to slash taxes for businesses and give many Americans modest tax cuts starting next year.