Democrats, conservative group knock down Betsy DeVos 'education freedom' plan

A Trump administration proposal aimed at encouraging "school choice" seems dead on arrival in Congress after both House Democrats and a conservative think tank objected.

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Venezuelan opposition leader says he'll be back in the country by Monday despite threats

Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaidó said Thursday he will return to his country by Monday, and that a dialogue with President Nicolas Maduro won't be possible without discussing elections.

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House unveils new ‘Medicare-for-all’ bill. But what does that mean?

Is this bill so different from Medicare-for-all proposals that have come before?

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Man who killed pregnant wife, kids provides new details on murders

Chris Watts was sentenced in November to life without parole for killing his wife, Shanann Watts, 34, and their daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3.

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WATCH: Great white released back into ocean

Spectators watched in suspense as a group of beachgoers sent a great white shark back into the ocean after it was caught by a fisherman.

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House unveils new ‘Medicare-for-all’ bill. But what does that mean?

Is this bill so different from Medicare-for-all proposals that have come before?

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Man who killed pregnant wife, kids provides new details on murders

Chris Watts was sentenced in November to life without parole for killing his wife, Shanann Watts, 34, and their daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3.

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Gap and Old Navy are splitting up

Gap and Old Navy are splitting up.

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Oscar-winning composer André Previn dead at 89

Famed composer André Previn, who won four Academy Awards for his work on films like "Porgy & Bess" and "My Fair Lady," has died. He was 89.

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Trump surprises allies, claims US-backed forces reclaimed 100% of ISIS territory in Syria

President Donald Trump declared Thursday that US backed forces have retaken 100% of the territory once claimed by ISIS in Syria, an announcement that surprised US officials and regional allies leading the fight who told CNN the battle isn't over.

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IRS: Pay 'seriously delinquent tax debts' or risk losing your passport

The IRS says some people may not be able to receive or renew passports if they have seriously delinquent tax debts and haven't made payment arrangements.

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Trump says '100 percent' of ISIS calipihate defeated in Syria

President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that "100 percent" of the ISIS caliphate - the self-proclaimed Islamic state in Syria -- has been defeated.

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IRS: Pay 'seriously delinquent tax debts' or risk losing your passport

The IRS says some people may not be able to receive or renew passports if they have seriously delinquent tax debts and haven't made payment arrangements.

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Ancient scars on Pluto and Charon reveal distant space objects

When the New Horizons mission conducted the closest flyby of Pluto and its moon, Charon, in 2015, images provided a zoomed-in view of their pockmarked surfaces. The scars are ancient impact craters that were created 4 billion years ago.

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After second Trump-Kim summit collapses, the road ahead for the US and North Korea

Experts say it's likely the U.S. will return to "working-level" talks with North Korea, as countries in the region urge a sustained dialogue between the two countries.

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How Netanyahu rose to the top

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been in politics for thirty years. CNN's Oren Liebermann takes a look at how he rose to the top.

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The world is less safe after three years of Trump

As images of President Donald Trump meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were plastered all over newspapers and TV screens, this week seems a good time to assess just how much less safe the world is in Trump's third year as President.

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Brexit TV ads will urge Britons to prepare for no-deal scenario

The UK government is launching a TV campaign to urge Britons to be ready for a no-deal Brexit, the country's top civil servant said.

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Here are 9 of the world's most fascinating frozen wonders

Winter is Mother Nature's time to shine: Lighthouses, bridges, fountains and cliffs can turn into frosted marvels. Here are just a few favorites for travelers and photographers.

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How 5G will make daily life better

In Barcelona, everyone's talking about 5G.

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Railway worker who helped train crash victims called a hero

Mohamed Abdel Rahman had no idea that a video of him had gone viral.

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Glastonbury Festival bans single-use plastic bottles

England's Glastonbury music festival, which welcomes on average 135,000 revelers over its five days, has become almost as famous for its sea of mud and piles of trash as for its top-tier artists.

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Newly discovered Alzheimer's genes further hope for future treatments

An analysis of the genetic makeup of more than 94,000 people in the United States and Europe with clinically diagnosed Alzheimer's led to the discovery of four new genetic variants that increase risk for the neurodegenerative disease.

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World's tiniest baby boy leaves hospital

His mother wasn't sure if he would survive, but after spending five months in a hospital hooked up to machines, the world's smallest baby boy has finally gone home.

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Trump defends Kim Jong Un in death of American student Otto Warmbier

The president has a history of siding with foreign leaders accused of crimes.

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Former coal lobbyist confirmed to lead EPA

The Senate has confirmed Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, seven months after his predecessor Scott Pruitt resigned.

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Former coal lobbyist confirmed to lead EPA

The Senate has confirmed Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, seven months after his predecessor Scott Pruitt resigned.

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Lawmaker wants to know how much officials spent on travel during the shutdown

The top Democrat on the committee that oversees government operations wants the receipts for travel by top officials during the historic government shutdown.

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Lawmaker wants to know how much officials spent on travel during the shutdown

The top Democrat on the committee that oversees government operations wants the receipts for travel by top officials during the historic government shutdown.

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'Heroic' doctor subdues gunman at veterans hospital, authorities say

A doctor is being hailed a hero for stopping a patient who opened fire in the emergency room of a veterans hospital in South Florida on Wednesday night.

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'Heroic' doctor subdues gunman at veterans hospital, authorities say

A doctor is being hailed a hero for stopping a patient who opened fire in the emergency room of a veterans hospital in South Florida on Wednesday night.

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Israeli PM should be indicted for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, AG says

The announcement came after long investigations into Benjamin Netanyahu.

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'Riverdale' and '90210' star Luke Perry hospitalized and under observation: Rep

Luke Perry was a star in the hit '90s series "Beverly Hills, 90210."

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Israeli PM should be indicted for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, AG says

The announcement came after long investigations into Benjamin Netanyahu.

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'Riverdale' and '90210' star Luke Perry hospitalized and under observation: Rep

Luke Perry was a star in the hit '90s series "Beverly Hills, 90210."

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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to be indicted on corruption charges, pending hearing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be indicted on corruption charges, pending a final hearing, Israel's Attorney General announced Thursday, in a major blow to Netanyahu as he seeks a fifth term in office.

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Watch Ocasio-Cortez grill Cohen over Trump's finances

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) questioned President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen on exact names and contacts for further information about Trump's finances and tax records.

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Get a glimpse of Disney's new 'Star Wars' land

Disney is putting the finishing touches on its much-anticipated "Star Wars" attraction. The lands called "Galaxy's Edge" are set to open later this year.

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Volunteer medics aid civilians caught in ISIS crossfire

As the battle for the last remaining ISIS enclave in eastern Syria stretches on and ISIS fighters dig in, remaining civilians stream out of the village in groups. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports.

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Church opens doors as 'safe place' to grieve after five relatives killed

A mom and her teen daughter were charged with killing five of their relatives.

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Church opens doors as 'safe place' to grieve after five relatives killed

A mom and her teen daughter were charged with killing five of their relatives.

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West Coast gets a rain break but more is coming, as cold hits the Midwest, Northeast

The West Coast is getting a break from rain, but more is on its way, as cold hits the Midwest and Northeast. This is the weather forecast.

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West Coast gets a rain break but more is coming, as cold hits the Midwest, Northeast

The West Coast is getting a break from rain, but more is on its way, as cold hits the Midwest and Northeast. This is the weather forecast.

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Pakistan to free captured Indian pilot as 'peace gesture'

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US economy grew at a solid pace in the fourth quarter

US economic growth slowed slightly at the end of last year, but not nearly as much as feared by some economists.

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WATCH: Video shows final seconds of Amazon jet crash

Videos captured by a school security camera and the county jail show the jet's descent into a bay near Houston as investigators continue to search for the cause of the crash.

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WATCH: Video shows final seconds of Amazon jet crash

Videos captured by a school security camera and the county jail show the jet's descent into a bay near Houston as investigators continue to search for the cause of the crash.

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas from purging voter rolls

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked an effort led by Texas' secretary of state to purge individuals suspected of not being citizens from its voter rolls.

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Lady Gaga addresses Bradley Cooper romance speculation

Lady Gaga had a big eye roll for everyone who believes she and Bradley Cooper are in love.

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Snowplow driver finds woman alive in car buried in snow

A snowplow driver in South Lake Tahoe, California, found a woman alive in a car buried in snow.

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Real Madrid's season on the brink after 3-0 Barcelona defeat

Real Madrid's season is on the brink.

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UN: Israel may have committed war crimes during Gaza protests

A UN-backed independent panel said Thursday it had "reasonable grounds" to believe Israeli soldiers may have committed war crimes and shot at journalists, health workers and children during protests in Gaza in 2018.

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WATCH: Mandatory evacuations in California as rivers flood

Record rain triggered the worst flooding in decades along the Russian River in Northern California, prompting water rescues and mandatory evacuations.

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WATCH: Mandatory evacuations in California as rivers flood

Record rain triggered the worst flooding in decades along the Russian River in Northern California, prompting water rescues and mandatory evacuations.

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US-backed Syria fighters find mass grave near ISIS-held area

The number of bodies and their identities remain unclear.

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Hyundai, Kia recalls over 500K vehicles as fire risk spreads

Regulators have been investigating Hyundai and Kia engine failures since 2016.

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US-backed Syria fighters find mass grave near ISIS-held area

The number of bodies and their identities remain unclear.

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Hyundai, Kia recalls over 500K vehicles as fire risk spreads

Regulators have been investigating Hyundai and Kia engine failures since 2016.

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Lost Caravaggio painting found in attic could fetch $171 million at auction

In 2014, French auctioneer Marc Labarbe received a phone call from a friend. The attic of their Toulouse home had yielded a surprising discovery: a painting, coated in dust and stained by a water leak, that looked all the same to be something of value. Labarbe approached gingerly, cleaning one of the painted faces with cotton wool and water. He sent a photo to the art appraiser Eric Turquin, based in Paris, and then he waited.

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Prince William attacks soccer's 'dereliction of duty' over mental health

The Duke of Cambridge, who is the English Football Association's President, has criticized professional clubs in England, accusing them of failing to take the mental health of their players seriously.

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Artist David Hockney rescued from Amsterdam elevator

British artist David Hockney is known as a voracious smoker, but the habit got him into a scrape in Amsterdam on Wednesday.

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Pakistan pledges to release captive Indian fighter pilot

The move could help defuse the serious confrontation between the countries.

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Not so fast, Chairman Kim: Hanoi summit disappoints, but Trump shines: COLUMN

Donald Trump made the right decision, at least for the time being.

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Pakistan pledges to release captive Indian fighter pilot

The move could help defuse the serious confrontation between the countries.

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Virginia first lady gave black children cotton on slave cottage tour, mother says

First lady of Virginia Pam Northam handed cotton to young African-American children on a tour of the governor's mansion and asked them to imagine being slaves in the fields, the mother of one of the children alleged.

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'Sometimes you have to walk:' Trump leaves Hanoi with no deal

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A remote group of islands is closing to tourists. Here's why

Managing a popular tourist attraction can be kind of like throwing a party -- everyone wants to come and have fun, but nobody wants to help clean up when it's over.

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How rovers are searching for alien life in the desert

Before they go to Mars, rovers like NASA's Mars 2020 and the European Space Agency's ExoMars missions need to be equipped to study the Red Planet and collect samples. So where's the best Mars on Earth? These researchers think the closest analog is Chile's Atacama Desert.

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'Start Here': No deal at Trump-Kim summit, Michael Cohen calls Trump 'a conman'

It's Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Here's what you need to start your day.

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Trump: I don't think NK's Kim had role in US student's death

"He tells me that he didn't know about it, and I will take him at his word."

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Israel awaits decision on Netanyahu corruption indictment

An indictment could spell the end of the PM's illustrious political career.

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'Start Here': No deal at Trump-Kim summit, Michael Cohen calls Trump 'a conman'

It's Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Here's what you need to start your day.

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Trump: I don't think NK's Kim had role in US student's death

"He tells me that he didn't know about it, and I will take him at his word."

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Dems say Michael Cohen's dramatic testimony escalates need for Trump's tax returns

They've been grappling over the most legally sound approach to obtaining them.

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Dems say Michael Cohen's dramatic testimony escalates need for Trump's tax returns

They've been grappling over the most legally sound approach to obtaining them.

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Does Kim Jong Un understand English? Yes, it seems that he does

The North Korean leader seemed to respond in real time to Trump's comments.

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Trump-Kim summit offers Hanoi artists inspiration -- and a quick buck

The summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have yielded little politically. But in the host city of Hanoi, Vietnam, quick-thinking creatives from painters to T-shirt designers have been taking inspiration -- and, in some cases, made quick sales -- from the buzz surrounding the meeting.

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What US liaison office in North Korea could mean

What opening a US liaison office in North Korea could mean for ties between Washington and Pyongyang

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Why Kashmir means so much to both India and Pakistan

India and Pakistan have been locked in a struggle over Kashmir for more than 70 years, and the restive region is back in the news again this week.

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FarFarOut displaces FarOut as the most distant object in our solar system

Move over, FarOut, and make way for FarFarOut.

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TikTok hit with record fine for collecting data on children

China's big global success story on social media has run into trouble in the United States.

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Michael Cohen's shocking picture of Trump's mob-like world

Michael Cohen's quest for redemption drew Americans into the mob-like world of Donald Trump. The President's former personal lawyer has painted a cruel and unseemly picture, shocking even with the nation's senses dulled by years of Trump-induced controversy.

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Man who went viral for buying $540 of Girl Scout cookies arrested in DEA drug bust

A man who was praised for buying $540 in cookies so two Girl Scouts could escape the cold has been arrested on federal drug charges.

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Richard Nixon's last surviving brother dies

Edward Nixon, former President Richard Nixon's youngest and last surviving brother, died Wednesday. He was 88.

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Snowplow driver finds woman alive inside car buried in snow

It was just an ordinary day for a snowplow driver in California, until he struck a car buried in snow -- then his day turned into a rescue mission.

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12-year-old charged with drawing anti-Semitic graffiti on school playground

A 12-year-old boy was arrested and charged with aggravated harassment on Wednesday after anti-Semitic graffiti was found drawn on a schoolyard in Queens last week, according to NYPD spokesperson Detective George Tsourovakas.

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Officer in Snapchat controversy is fired

A Detroit police officer who officials say posted racially insensitive comments on Snapchat about a woman whose vehicle was being impounded has been fired, according to the city's police chief.

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Disney's new 'Star Wars' theme park coming to a galaxy near you

"Adventure. Heh! Excitement. A Jedi craves not these things," Yoda instructs Luke Skywalker in "The Empire Strikes Back."

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Trump, Kim meeting in 2nd summit as US pushes for concrete progress: LIVE UPDATES

President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un are meeting for their second summit in Vietnam.

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Thousands of artifacts were recovered from an Indiana home. The FBI is struggling to find their owners.

A Ming Dynasty vase, an Italian mosaic and the bones of hundreds of Native Americans have been sitting in an Indianapolis warehouse for years. A group of FBI agents had quietly started returning them -- but they hit a snag.

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Why Nintendo keeps returning to classics like Pokémon

Nintendo knows how to capitalize on a successful game.

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'Extinct' Galapagos tortoise believed to be found

Experts say they discovered a giant tortoise that could belong to a species thought to have been extinct for more than a century.

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Why this Texas butterfly sanctuary is receiving hate mail

CNN's Bill Weir visits the National Butterfly Center just north of the US border in Texas that is trying to fight President Trump's plan for a border wall.

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Strong winds push ice over Niagara River retaining wall

Video shared by the Niagara Parks Police in Canada shows heavy winds blowing ice over the retaining wall along the Niagara River near Lake Erie.

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Kashmir border crisis

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Trump to Kim: 'You're a fantastic leader'

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WATCH: Professor's anti-cop comments exposed

Joshua Clover, a UC Davis literature professor, is facing scrutiny after his comments about police were exposed to the public.

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Michael Cohen delivers searing indictment of President Trump as a person: ANALYSIS

In the aftermath of Michael Cohen's Hill testimony, the biggest potential damage is likely to threaten Trump as a person far more than Trump as a president.

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Gay rights activist accused of setting own home on fire

Michigan police say a transgender, gay rights activist tried to fabricate a hate crime by setting his own home on fire

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Dozens taken to hospital after 'accidental' chemical spill at water treatment plant

Residents were asked to shelter in place and a highway was closed for a few hours after the chemical spill at Birmingham Water Works.

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The Brexit battlefield has got less muddy, but more vicious

The Brexit battle lines just got a lot clearer.

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WATCH: Highlights from Cohen's opening statement

President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer spoke to the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

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Cohen threatened Trump's schools not to share grades, scores

The former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump says he threatened legal action against schools Trump attended if they released Trump's grades or SAT scores

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Two days after resigning, Iran's Foreign Minister returns to work

Just two days after announcing his resignation on Instagram, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has returned to work, according to the country's state news agency Press TV.

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There's a rise in shark attacks, but the risk is low

Shark attacks have increased around the globe over the past 55 years, but that doesn't mean you need to cancel your beach vacation, according to a new study. The actual attack rate is low, and the risk varies, depending on your location.

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27,000-year-old giant ground sloth tooth is like a climate time capsule

Fossil discoveries are exciting on their own, but sometimes, they carry even more information about the past. Newly uncovered fossils from an extinct giant ground sloth that lived in Belize 27,000 years ago provide a portrait of what the climate was like for the last year that the sloth was alive, according to a new study.

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New photos from Jupiter look like a van Gogh painting

No, that's not Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night" painting, but the swirls are pretty convincing. NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent back some lovely new photos of Jupiter that give us all of the Post-Impressionist feels.

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Absent US diplomacy, India and Pakistan stand at the precipice of war

"We will surprise you. Wait for that surprise" was the message Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor, the director general of Pakistan Inter-Services Public Relations, had for his neighbors in India on Tuesday evening. It was a testy moment after an even testier day, one that served only to heighten existing tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan.

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Man at center of North Carolina election fraud scandal, indicted

Leslie McCrae Dowless, the man at the center of North Carolina's election fraud scandal, was indicted Wednesday, the week after a new election was ordered.

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House bill seeks information on Vladimir Putin's personal wealth

New bipartisan legislation aims to solve an enduring mystery surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin: Just how rich is he?

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Mother of man found dead in Democratic donor's home files wrongful death lawsuit

Gemmel Moore was found dead in Ed Buck's apartment in July 2017.

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Pakistan shoots down Indian fighter aircraft as tensions continue to rise in Kashmir

Tensions continue to rise between the two nuclear powers.

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Macron, Merkel hold talks on Brexit and other EU issues

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron stress remaining EU members won't renegotiate Brexit agreement stalled in Parliament

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4 teens arrested after Alabama school shooting

Four teens are in custody following a shooting that injured a fellow student at an Alabama high school

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Airlines cause tension between France and Netherlands

French President Emmanuel Macron says the Dutch government must clarify why it bought more than 12 percent of shares in the holding company for the Air France-KLM airline alliance

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After meeting with Kim Jong Un, is Trump hoping for a Nobel Peace Prize?

Is President Donald Trump hoping for a Nobel Peace Prize after his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un?

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Man at center of North Carolina election fraud scandal, indicted

Leslie McCrae Dowless, the man at the center of North Carolina's election fraud scandal, was indicted Wednesday, the week after a new election was ordered.

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Ready to rumble: GOP comes out swinging against former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen

Republican lawmakers come out swinging against Michael Cohen's testimony. Cohen is President Donald former personal attorney and longtime fixer.

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Michael Cohen testifies

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Notable moments from Cohen’s testimony about Trump

Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney and fixer, testified on the Hill Wednesday. Dictionaries weighed in with definitions for "grift" and partisans bickered.

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White House 'hopping mad' about competition of Cohen testimony: Sources

ABC News' Jonathan Karl reporting from Hanoi described to Powerhouse Politics podcast the frustration President Donald Trump has felt amid Michael Cohen's Hill testimony.

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Heavy rain and snow continues in the West and the East gets a burst of snow

Heavy rains and snow continue in the West while the East gets a quick burst of snow.

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White House restricts press access as Kim, Trump meet

The two had dinner in Hanoi.

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Former NBA star under investigation amid allegations of sexual abuse, stalking

Former NBA player Mike Bibby is under investigation after being accused of sexual abuse and harassment by a teacher at a high school where he coached basketball.

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Heavy rain and snow continues in the West and the East gets a burst of snow

Heavy rains and snow continue in the West while the East gets a quick burst of snow.

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Cohen calls Trump a racist: 'In private, he's even worse'

Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen says that Trump is a racist and references comments he made prior to going into office.

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Cohen: Trump lied because he never expected to win

During his testimony to Congress, Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen says the President lied about his knowledge of the Trump Tower Moscow negotiations because he "never expected to win and he stood to win hundreds of millions of dollars."

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UK Parliament debates Brexit crisis

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Cohen: Trump a 'racist,' a 'cheat': LIVE UPDATES

The president's former personal attorney testifies.

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Funeral donated for man killed in Boeheim crash

The funeral for a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boeheim is being held at no cost to the family.

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Water surrounds Mississippi town as rivers rise across South

Rain-swollen rivers are spilling over their banks across the South, and a Mississippi mayor says water has encircled his town and forced some families to leave their homes

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Funeral donated for man killed in Boeheim crash

The funeral for a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boeheim is being held at no cost to the family.

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Water surrounds Mississippi town as rivers rise across South

Rain-swollen rivers are spilling over their banks across the South, and a Mississippi mayor says water has encircled his town and forced some families to leave their homes

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16 most consequential lines from Cohen's testimony

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's one-time personal attorney and fixer, is testifying before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday -- likely the only chance the public will have to hear from him before he is sent to jail in May for a series of tax and campaign finance charges.

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Michael Cohen testifies against Trump before Congress

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Cohen testifies: FiveThirtyEight live blog

President Trump's former personal attorney testifies before House members.

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Everything you need to know about Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney

Trump and Cohen go back more than a decade.

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On summit sidelines, North Koreans study Vietnam's economy

On summit sidelines, North Korean delegation tours Vietnam conglomerate, studies ways to improve economy

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Michael Cohen testifies

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Clinton insider, victim of 2016 hack, thinks cell door will shut on Roger Stone

John Podesta still believes Roger Stone played a role in releasing his hacked emails.

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The Russia probe: A timeline from Moscow to Mueller

This is an extensive account of the federal counterintelligence probe, laid out in a detailed timeline.

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Michael Cohen to give America a 'chilling' peek into Trump Tower, his lawyer says

Lanny Davis shared new details with ABC News about the topics Cohen plans to cover.

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Ex-Theranos employees react to Elizabeth Holmes' criminal charges

Elizabeth Holmes has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal fraud charges.

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Cohen says he's looking forward to hearing

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NYPD may never determine who fired fatal shot that killed detective

Detective Brian Simonsen, 42, was shot and killed on Feb. 12 in Queens.

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NYPD may never determine who fired fatal shot that killed detective

Detective Brian Simonsen, 42, was shot and killed on Feb. 12 in Queens.

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WATCH: Zookeeper struck in stomach by rhino

A white rhino named Archie struck a female zookeeper with his horn during a routine training session at the Jacksonville Zoo.

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WATCH: Zookeeper struck in stomach by rhino

A white rhino named Archie struck a female zookeeper with his horn during a routine training session at the Jacksonville Zoo.

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Volvo's Polestar unveils competitor to Tesla's Model 3

Polestar, a plug-in performance car brand that was spun off from Volvo, revealed its first all-electric car Thursday morning. The Polestar 2 will be a direct competitor to the Tesla Model 3.

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'Nightamre' journey stranded 200 passengers for 36 hours

Finn Friedman chose to take the train because she's terrified of flying.

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8,000 miles away, Trump responds to Cohen: 'He is lying'

President Donald Trump, ahead of a high stakes second summit, blasted Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney and longtime fixer's anticipated public Hill testimony.

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UK hit by wildfires in record heat winter

Firefighters have contained a blaze that erupted on moorland in West Yorkshire in northern England, one of the three wildfires that broke out across the United Kingdom as temperatures hit record seasonal highs.

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In 30 days, the Brexit mayhem will get even worse

In the 32 months since the UK made its decision to leave the European Union, the politics of the country have fundamentally changed.

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Cohen's statement: Trump is 'a racist,' 'a conman,' 'a cheat,' knew about DNC leaks

The president's former attorney says Trump knew Stone was talking to Assange.

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'Start Here': Michael Cohen testifies, Trump-Kim II, House votes against emergency

It's Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Here's what you need to start your day.

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'Start Here': Michael Cohen testifies, Trump-Kim II, House votes against emergency

It's Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Here's what you need to start your day.

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Cairo train's fuel tank explodes, kills 20

Twenty people were killed and 40 others injured in a fire at Egypt's busiest railway station Wednesday morning, the country's health ministry said according to state TV.

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Venezuela's self-declared interim president to begin exercising 'his duties'

Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido says he will exercise his "duties as president" as soon as he returns to Venezuela from Colombia where he met Monday with US Vice President Mike Pence.

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Emma Thompson dropped out of big-budget 'Luck' over #MeToo animation chief

Actress Emma Thompson has made public her reason for dropping out of "Luck," a highly-anticipated animated feature by Skydance Animation.

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Sumo wrestlers told beards have to go

In a blow for fans of sporting stubble, Japanese sumo officials have shown their razor sharp intent by banning wrestlers from growing beards.

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Food truck explosion caught on camera

Cameras caught the moment a food truck exploded due to what officials think may have been a malfunctioning gas line.

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Stress, chocolate, sunlight: What's good and bad for your skin

Skin is our largest organ and something we may take for granted when it's healthy. As an academic dermatologist I frequently hear misleading "facts" that seem to be stubbornly enduring. Here are some of the most commonly shared myths that can be cleared up immediately, and some truths you can rely on.

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India says it has launched air strikes in Pakistan

India said it has conducted air strikes on an alleged terrorist training camp across the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border between India and Pakistan in the disputed Kashmir region, in a significant escalation of hostilities between the two nuclear armed powers.

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Will violence prevent India vs. Pakistan World Cup showdown?

The upsurge in violence between India and Pakistan is threatening to spill over into the sporting arena with fears surrounding their Cricket World Cup showdown in the UK this June.

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Cohen: Trump a liar, made racist comments

Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen is prepared to testify that Trump was aware of long-time adviser Roger Stone's efforts to reach out to WikiLeaks in advance of its release of damaging information about Hillary Clinton's campaign, according to a copy of his public testimony submitted to Congress and obtained by CNN.

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Read: Michael Cohen's opening statement to Congress

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Cohen is bent on revenge as Trump pulls an all-nighter in Hanoi

President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen will unleash a stunning indictment of his former client Wednesday that will amount to one of the strongest rebukes of a sitting President in living memory.

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Cohen admits to lying to Melania Trump in prepared statement

According to a copy of his public testimony submitted to Congress and obtained by CNN, Michael Cohen says he will provide the panel with a check Trump wrote to reimburse him for hush money payments to silence Stormy Daniels' story in 2016 about her alleged affair with Trump. Trump denies having an affair with Daniels.

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High-profile Trump ally in Congress threatened Michael Cohen

Less than 24 hours before former Trump fixer Michael Cohen is scheduled to appear in an open hearing to discuss his relationship with the President of the United States and shed light on his involvement in a hush money scheme involving two women alleging they had affairs with the billionaire businessman, Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz directly threatened Cohen via Twitter.

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Ahead of dinner with Kim, Trump says Vietnam's economy a model for North Korea

President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un have both arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, for their second summit, and the pressure is on for both sides to achieve concrete results.

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Ahead of dinner with Kim, Trump says Vietnam's economy a model for North Korea

President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un have both arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, for their second summit, and the pressure is on for both sides to achieve concrete results.

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Thousands of allegations of sexual abuse of migrant children in US custody: Records

Federal officials have documented thousands of allegations of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct against migrant children in U.S. custody over the past several years.

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Thousands of allegations of sexual abuse of migrant children in US custody: Records

Federal officials have documented thousands of allegations of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct against migrant children in U.S. custody over the past several years.

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Michael Cohen to testify about time with Trump in 1st public hearing

Michael Cohen's appearance before the House Oversight Committee comes after he spent hours behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee.

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Testimony by Trump's former personal lawyer could eclipse US-North Korea summit

Testimony by President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen threatens to cast a shadow over the president's second meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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Man accused of strangling childhood friend found guilty

Prosecutors argued Liam McAtasney killed Sarah Stern for money. Her body has never been found.

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Man accused of strangling childhood friend found guilty

Prosecutors argued Liam McAtasney killed Sarah Stern for money. Her body has never been found.

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China lost more than 150 billionaires as its stock markets tumbled

China's recent stock market turmoil has dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of its super-rich.

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At least 3 killed in train crash and derailment

The truck reportedly tried to beat a westbound train at a crossing late Tuesday.

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Before meeting Kim, Trump oversees big Vietnamese plane deal

Boeing and Vietjet said their deal was worth $12.7 billion at list prices

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Woman faces deportation after allegedly assaulting man in MAGA hat

The suspect is married to a U.S. citizen, her attorney said.

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House Democrat wants ethics probe of GOP congressman's Michael Cohen tweet

Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. R-Fla hinted that alleged details about Michael Cohen’s romantic life could come out during Wednesday’s House Oversight hearing.

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At least 3 killed in train crash and derailment

The truck reportedly tried to beat a westbound train at a crossing late Tuesday.

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Before meeting Kim, Trump oversees big Vietnamese plane deal

Boeing and Vietjet said their deal was worth $12.7 billion at list prices

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Woman faces deportation after allegedly assaulting man in MAGA hat

The suspect is married to a U.S. citizen, her attorney said.

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Pakistan said it shot down two Indian aircraft, conducted strikes

The government of Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian aircraft inside Pakistani airspace on Wednesday after the Indian Air Force crossed the line of control -- the de facto border between the two countries in disputed Kashmir.

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Cohen: Trump a liar, made racist comments

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How Hanoi went from being bombed by Washington to hosting Trump-Kim summit

On December 18, 1972, two sorties of hulking US B-52 bombers roared off from the U-Tapao airfield in Thailand and Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to begin what one Air Force officer called "the largest operation in the history of air power."

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Kim Jong Un's running bodyguards are back

Kim Jong Un brings his running bodyguards while Kim impostor runs his mouth in Hanoi. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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Wynn Resorts hit with record fine for ignoring Steve Wynn misconduct allegations

Wynn Resorts has been fined $20 million for its repeated failure to respond properly to sexual misconduct allegations against its founder and former CEO, Steve Wynn.

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US disrupted alleged Russian trolls' internet access during midterms: Report

U.S. cyber operators reportedly disrupted internet access for Russian operatives on the day of the 2018 midterm elections in a bid to hamper propaganda operations.

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Trump bets it all on friendship with Kim

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Senate Republicans have a math problem on Trump's border emergency

It's getting very hot in the hot tub for Senate Republicans at the moment.

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Police say a mother and daughter killed 5 family members. The mother says they all wanted to die.

A Pennsylvania woman and her teenage daughter are charged with killing five members of their own family who, the mother later told police, all "wanted to die," according to a probable cause affidavit.

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Russia jails top cyber agent for treason

An odd treason case has drawn speculation, including around the 2016 election.

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Russia jails top cyber agent for treason

An odd treason case has drawn speculation, including around the 2016 election.

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Mitt Romney finally gets credit years later for his warnings on Russia

Former Clinton Secretary of State Madeleine Albright apologized to Republican Sen. Mitt Romney Tuesday for not taking him seriously on warnings about Russia in 2012.

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Death toll at California horse track rises to 19 as employees test soil

Southern California has received more than 11 inches of rain in the past month, according to the Santa Anita Park.

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Man caught with Trump mask planned home invasion: Police

Michael Martel was arrested after leading police on a 100 mph chase.

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Mitt Romney finally gets credit years later for his warnings on Russia

Former Clinton Secretary of State Madeleine Albright apologized to Republican Sen. Mitt Romney Tuesday for not taking him seriously on warnings about Russia in 2012.

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Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney, disbarred in New York

Michael Cohen has been officially disbarred in New York, per a decision from the Appellate Division that emerged Tuesday as he gave closed-door testimony on the Hill.

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Dutch customs seizes 90,000 bottles of vodka thought heading to North Korea

A container filled with 90,000 bottles of vodka believed to be for sanctions-hit North Korea has been seized by Dutch customs agents, officials said Tuesday.

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Republican at center of disputed House race won't run in new election

Mark Harris cited health concerns Tuesday when he announced his decision.

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Republican at center of disputed House race won't run in new election

Mark Harris cited health concerns Tuesday when he announced his decision.

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GOP candidate in disputed US House race not running again

The Republican candidate whose apparent victory in a North Carolina congressional race was thrown out because of suspicions of ballot fraud says he will not run in the newly ordered do-over election

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GOP candidate in disputed US House race not running again

The Republican candidate whose apparent victory in a North Carolina congressional race was thrown out because of suspicions of ballot fraud says he will not run in the newly ordered do-over election

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Trump Organization seeks to scuttle House Democrats' investigation

Democrats have hired two high-powered lawyers to help them investigate. The Trump Organization claims one of them has a conflict of interest.

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Trump Organization seeks to scuttle House Democrats' investigation

Democrats have hired two high-powered lawyers to help them investigate. The Trump Organization claims one of them has a conflict of interest.

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Appeals court says Mueller 'properly appointed'; orders ex-Stone aide to testify

A federal appeals court rejected the most direct constitutional challenge to special counsel Robert Mueller’s authority on Tuesday.

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YouTube Kids video featuring suicide instructions removed after parents complain

A clip with a man demonstrating cutting motions is spliced into the middle of the cartoon video.

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Appeals court says Mueller 'properly appointed'; orders ex-Stone aide to testify

A federal appeals court rejected the most direct constitutional challenge to special counsel Robert Mueller’s authority on Tuesday.

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YouTube Kids video featuring suicide instructions removed after parents complain

A clip with a man demonstrating cutting motions is spliced into the middle of the cartoon video.

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Top Vatican official's sex abuse conviction latest blow to embattled Catholic Church

The conviction comes amid a turbulent time for the church.

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Top Vatican official's sex abuse conviction latest blow to embattled Catholic Church

The conviction comes amid a turbulent time for the church.

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India launches air strikes across disputed border with Pakistan

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Huawei CEO: 'Huawei has not and will never plant backdoors'

Speaking at the 2019 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Huawei Rotating Chairman Guo Ping defended his company's cybersecurity track record.

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Snow falling from roof nearly buries man alive

A man in Payson, Arizona, was nearly buried alive by snow falling from the roof of his cabin. HLN's Robin Meade has more.

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Orlando Bloom's awkward proposal to Katy Perry

Katy Perry opens up about her Valentine's Day engagement to Orlando Bloom on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

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US general says no military threat on southern border

The top U.S. general for homeland defense says there is no military threat coming from the southern border with Mexico, but his focus in on "very real" threats from China and Russia to the north

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Someone beheaded 'The Crusader': Vandals decapitate 800-year-old mummy

The 400-year-old remains of a nun were also damaged in the incident.

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Cohen on Capitol Hill for dramatic testimony about Trump

Michael Cohen, the president’s former attorney and fixer, arrived on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning for the first of three highly anticipated congressional hearings.

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US general says no military threat on southern border

The top U.S. general for homeland defense says there is no military threat coming from the southern border with Mexico, but his focus in on "very real" threats from China and Russia to the north

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Someone beheaded 'The Crusader': Vandals decapitate 800-year-old mummy

The 400-year-old remains of a nun were also damaged in the incident.

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US appeals court blesses AT&T's $81B merger with Time Warner

A federal appeals court has blessed AT&T's takeover of Time Warner, defeating the Trump administration by affirming that the $81 billion merger won't harm consumers or competition in the booming pay TV market.

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Appeals court rejects challenge to Mueller's appointment

A federal appeals panel has rejected a challenge to special counsel Robert Mueller's appointment in a grand jury subpoena case

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US appeals court blesses AT&T's $81B merger with Time Warner

A federal appeals court has blessed AT&T's takeover of Time Warner, defeating the Trump administration by affirming that the $81 billion merger won't harm consumers or competition in the booming pay TV market.

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Appeals court rejects challenge to Mueller's appointment

A federal appeals panel has rejected a challenge to special counsel Robert Mueller's appointment in a grand jury subpoena case

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Brexit delay just got more likely after May's announcement

The UK government has announced for the first time that it is considering options to delay Brexit.

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Pharmaceutical executives on Capitol Hill answer questions on rising drug costs

Seven top drug executives are testifying on Capitol Hill for a highly-anticipated hearing on the rising costs of prescription drugs.

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Search for missing mom's remains begins in landfill

The search of the Midway landfill near Fountain, Colorado, could last several months, according to sources with knowledge of the investigation.

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Man allegedly walks into police station, confesses to killing his girlfriend: Police

Connor Scott, 24, allegedly confessed to the 2014 murder of Kaylyn Whitaker, 20.

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Pharmaceutical executives on Capitol Hill answer questions on rising drug costs

Seven top drug executives are testifying on Capitol Hill for a highly-anticipated hearing on the rising costs of prescription drugs.

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Search for missing mom's remains begins in landfill

The search of the Midway landfill near Fountain, Colorado, could last several months, according to sources with knowledge of the investigation.

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The most popular Porsche is going electric

Porsche is upping its bet on electric vehicles.

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Cohen to testify that Trump potentially committed crime while in office: Sources

When Michael Cohen testifies, he will for the first time publicly accuse President Donald Trump of potential criminal conduct while in office, sources say.

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May to offer MPs chance to delay Brexit

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WATCH: Tesla CEO in hot seat with SEC over recent tweet

Elon Musk may have violated an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a misleading tweet last week, the agency said in a court filing on Monday.

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WATCH: Tesla CEO in hot seat with SEC over recent tweet

Elon Musk may have violated an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a misleading tweet last week, the agency said in a court filing on Monday.

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UK far-right activist banned by Facebook

Facebook and Instagram are banning British far-right activist Tommy Robinson for what they said were violations of their community standards.

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WWE star confirms leukemia in remission

Professional wrestler Leati Joseph Anoaʻi, better known by his stage name Roman Reigns, has confirmed his leukemia is in remission and that he will be returning to the WWE.

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Navy cryptologist killed in Syria laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was one of four Americans killed in an ISIS suicide attack in Syria last month. She was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Navy cryptologist killed in Syria laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was one of four Americans killed in an ISIS suicide attack in Syria last month. She was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Atmospheric river delivering heavy rain, snow to West Coast

Flash flooding and mudslides will be a threat out West.

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10 questions Congress has for Michael Cohen

Trump's former lawyer will testify publicly this week for the first time.

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The Note: House Democrats flex muscles in taking on Trump

Tuesday is expected to bring a rebuke of President Donald Trump that would never have happened if Republicans had kept full control of Congress.

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News crew robbed at gunpoint

A television news crew reporting on the Oakland teacher's strike were involved in a shooting when armed gunmen robbed them of their camera equipment.

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Chelsea fines Kepa over 'misunderstanding'

Chelsea has fined Kepa Arrizabalaga a week's wages following his refusal to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final.

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Ariana Grande to headline Pride at Manchester

Ariana Grande will return to Manchester in August in order to headline the Pride festival, after a terror attack outside her show in May 2017 killed 22.

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Are these airplane seats the future of economy?

Flying economy has never been glamorous, but these streamlined new seats might make those cheap tickets a bit more alluring.

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Driver recalls moment battery died meters from the finish line

Season Five rookie Pascal Wehrlein is discovering the 'E' in Formula E also stands for early mornings.

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The Middle East's hottest new museum

On the edge of the Doha Corniche, a 40,000-square-meter "desert rose" is about to bloom.

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Climate change reveals, and threatens, thawing relics

Climate change is uncovering exciting archaeological artifacts, but it could also destroy ancient relics before we ever see them.

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How one choirboy sank one of the most powerful men in the Catholic Church

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Amtrak train with 183 passengers stranded in Oregon since Sunday

An Amtrak train with 183 passengers on board has been stranded in Oregon since Sunday evening, officials said.

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Amtrak train with 183 passengers stranded in Oregon since Sunday

An Amtrak train with 183 passengers on board has been stranded in Oregon since Sunday evening, officials said.

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'Start Here': Maduro's message for Trump, preparations for US-North Korea summit

It's Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Here's what you need to start your day.

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'Start Here': Maduro's message for Trump, preparations for US-North Korea summit

It's Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Here's what you need to start your day.

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Australian Cardinal Pell convicted of molesting 2 choirboys

Pell is the most senior Catholic cleric ever charged with child sex abuse.

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Australian Cardinal Pell convicted of molesting 2 choirboys

Pell is the most senior Catholic cleric ever charged with child sex abuse.

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House to vote on terminating Trump's national emergency declaration for border wall

Donald Trump has vowed to veto measures that block funding for a border wall.

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House to vote on terminating Trump's national emergency declaration for border wall

Donald Trump has vowed to veto measures that block funding for a border wall.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's defiant interview with Tom Llamas: TRANSCRIPT

The embattled president said he'd be open to a summit with Donald Trump.

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Kim Jong Un arrives in Vietnam ahead of 2nd summit with President Trump

The North Korean leader and U.S. president will meet next week.

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How the Pentagon will get $2.5 billion for border security

The Pentagon will have to move $2 billion into a counter drug fund to be used for securing the southern border during national emergency.

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Tesla CEO violated SEC agreement with misleading tweet, agency says

The SEC's claims stemmed from a Musk's misleading tweet last week.

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Pakistan says Indian aircraft bomb its territory

Pakistan says India launched an overnight airstrike on its territory that caused no casualties, while India says it targeted a terrorist training camp in a pre-emptive strike that killed a "very large number" of militants

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Pats owner allegedly engaged in sex acts at spa day of AFC championship game

There's video evidence of Kraft participating in the alleged acts, police said.

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Young environmental activists demand McConnell act against climate change

Young environmental activists showed up at Mitch McConnell's office Monday to demand climate action, including support for the Green New Deal.

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As 9/11 first responders face cuts to health care, Jon Stewart returns to the fight

Former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart has led the public fight to fund health care costs for ailing 9/11 first responders.

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Iran's foreign minister offers resignation via Instagram

The reasons for his offer to resign remain unclear.

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Uncovering rampant sexual harassment in housing systems

Khristen Sellers went to court after being solicited for sex by a man who had the power to evict her – and dozens of other women with similar stories came forward.

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Maduro accuses US government of fabricating a crisis to start war in South America

The embattled Venezuelan president sat down for his first American interview in years.

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Great Dane gives birth to 'never-ending puppies,' 19 to be exact

Cleo gave birth to 19 puppies when on average Great Danes only deliver 10.

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Kim Jong Un arrives in Vietnam ahead of 2nd summit with President Trump

The North Korean leader and U.S. president will meet next week.

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How the Pentagon will get $2.5 billion for border security

The Pentagon will have to move $2 billion into a counter drug fund to be used for securing the southern border during national emergency.

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Tesla CEO violated SEC agreement with misleading tweet, agency says

The SEC's claims stemmed from a Musk's misleading tweet last week.

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Pakistan says Indian aircraft bomb its territory

Pakistan says India launched an overnight airstrike on its territory that caused no casualties, while India says it targeted a terrorist training camp in a pre-emptive strike that killed a "very large number" of militants

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Pats owner allegedly engaged in sex acts at spa day of AFC championship game

There's video evidence of Kraft participating in the alleged acts, police said.

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Young environmental activists demand McConnell act against climate change

Young environmental activists showed up at Mitch McConnell's office Monday to demand climate action, including support for the Green New Deal.

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As 9/11 first responders face cuts to health care, Jon Stewart returns to the fight

Former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart has led the public fight to fund health care costs for ailing 9/11 first responders.

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Vatican treasurer guilty of child sex abuse

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India launches air strikes across disputed border with Pakistan

India says it has conducted air strikes on an alleged terrorist training camp across the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border between India and Pakistan in the disputed Kashmir region, in a significant escalation of hostilities between the two nuclear armed powers.

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UK Labour backs a second referendum

The main opposition party in the UK is throwing its weight behind another referendum on Brexit.

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Serena Williams cartoon ruled not racist

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US says airstrike killed 35 Al Shabaab fighters in Somalia

The US military announced Monday that an airstrike in Somalia killed 35 Al Shabaab fighters on Sunday.

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Spike Lee on 'Green Book' Oscar win

Backstage at the Oscars, Spike Lee explained his reaction to "Green Book' winning Best Picture.

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The vision for Bernie Sanders' utopia

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is running in the Democratic presidential primary, but he's long been an independent who self-identifies as a democratic socialist. His vision for government is very different from the one currently employed in the US by either party.

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Democrats blast absent Trump with oversight offensive

The reckoning that has been due for the Trump administration ever since Democrats won the midterm elections is about to hit with full force, with a multi-front oversight offensive targeting the President and his senior officials.

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Trevor Noah's bilingual Oscars joke

And the award for having one of the best punchlines on Oscar night that completely went over our heads goes to...Trevor Noah!

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US flying more reconnaissance flights off Venezuela, military sources say

The US military has flown an increased number of reconnaissance flights in international airspace off the coast of Venezuela during the last several days to gather classified intelligence about the embattled government of President Nicholas Maduro, according to two US defense officials.

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Facebook restores Russia-linked pages, but is still figuring out what to do about state-backed media

Facebook said Monday that it would allow a network of millennial-focused pages tied to the Russian state-backed media outlet RT back on its platform after having previously suspended them following inquiries by CNN.

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US says airstrike killed 35 Al Shabaab fighters in Somalia

The US military announced Monday that an airstrike in Somalia killed 35 Al Shabaab fighters on Sunday.

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36 hours with the Taliban

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And the award for best Oscar quote of the night goes to...

Missed the most talked about night in Hollywood? Here are the 10 best quotes from the Oscars during the 91st Academy Awards.

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Tyler Perry shares hilarious 'Madea' prank on Oscar night

Amidst all the Oscars chaos, Tyler Perry took the time to share a hilarious prank he pulled, involving his beloved "Madea" character, with his followers.

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North Korea summit benefits Kim Jong Un, puts pressure on Trump: Analysts

“The timing, given what’s happening domestically, makes him a lot more vulnerable,” one analyst said of President Donald Trump.

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What could come out of Trump's 2nd summit with Kim Jong Un

The two leaders have much to discuss at their forthcoming meeting.

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Former staffer alleges Trump kissed her without consent

A former Trump campaign staffer is suing President Donald Trump and his campaign, alleging that the then-Republican presidential candidate kissed her without her consent during the 2016 race. She's also suing over equal pay -- claiming that she was paid less for her work based on race and gender.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif announces resignation

Iran's foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, who played a key role in the 2015 nuclear deal, announced his resignation Monday.

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This London ad campaign shows women's post-childbirth bodies in all their glory

A new advertising campaign in the London Underground spotlights women's bodies after childbirth, depicted without the use of digital retouching.

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Prince Harry feigns surprise at Meghan's pregnancy

Britain's Prince Harry jokingly pretended to be shocked at his wife Meghan's pregnancy, while visiting a girl's school in Morocco.

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England leaves changing room spotless after Wales defeat

It was swept away on the pitch, but England's rugby team made sure it swept up in the changing room before leaving the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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Trump expresses cautious optimism ahead of summit with North Korea

President Donald Trump travels halfway around the world on Monday for his second, high-stakes summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and the chance to make history.

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2 US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait -- again -- 5th time in 8 months

Two U.S. Navy ships have, once again, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, which divides China and Taiwan, at a time of heightened tensions with China over trade.

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Oscars viewership up more than 11 percent from last year, per network

Sunday's broadcast hit almost 30 million.

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Trump expresses cautious optimism ahead of summit with North Korea

President Donald Trump travels halfway around the world on Monday for his second, high-stakes summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and the chance to make history.

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2 US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait -- again -- 5th time in 8 months

Two U.S. Navy ships have, once again, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, which divides China and Taiwan, at a time of heightened tensions with China over trade.

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Oscars viewership up more than 11 percent from last year, per network

Sunday's broadcast hit almost 30 million.

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Glenn Close didn't win an Oscar, but her reactions to Gaga, Porter stole the show

Glenn Close had amazing reactions to Lady Gaga and Billy Porter at the 2019 Oscars.

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UK's opposition Labour party will support a second referendum on Brexit

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Pence sits down with US-backed Venezuelan opposition leader

Vice President Mike Pence met with the U.S.-backed opposition leader in Venezuela Juan Guaidó on Monday, the latest in the Trump administration's show of support.

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NRA magazine spread prompts backlash after controversial headline

The headline was paired with a picture of top Democrats.

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Pence sits down with US-backed Venezuelan opposition leader

Vice President Mike Pence met with the U.S.-backed opposition leader in Venezuela Juan Guaidó on Monday, the latest in the Trump administration's show of support.

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NRA magazine spread prompts backlash after controversial headline

The headline was paired with a picture of top Democrats.

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'Green Book' Oscars backlash: Why it wasn't all praise for the best picture winner

"Green Book" won best picture at the Oscars, and not everyone was happy about it.

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R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sex assault charges

He has been locked up all weekend on sex abuse charges.

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Worker visas in doubt as Trump immigration crackdown widens

Skilled worker visas in doubt as Trump immigration crackdown widens; H-1B program seen as new target

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R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sex assault charges

He has been locked up all weekend on sex abuse charges.

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Worker visas in doubt as Trump immigration crackdown widens

Skilled worker visas in doubt as Trump immigration crackdown widens; H-1B program seen as new target

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US stocks rise broadly after Trump postpones tariff increase

US stocks rose in early trading after President Donald Trump agreed to hold off on raising tariffs on Chinese imports, citing progress in trade talks between the two nations.

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Pink dresses ruled the Oscars red carpet

From Angela Bassett to Helen Mirren, stars aligned on the 2019 Oscars red carpet wearing their best pink dresses.

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US stocks rise broadly after Trump postpones tariff increase

US stocks rose in early trading after President Donald Trump agreed to hold off on raising tariffs on Chinese imports, citing progress in trade talks between the two nations.

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R. Kelly is back in court after he couldn't post $100,000 bail

After spending the weekend in jail, R. Kelly is back in court Monday for the second time in two days.

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US, North Korea may declare end to Korean War during second summit

South Korean officials hinted that U.S. and North Korea may declare war end.

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CIA's 'Black Panther' tweets during Oscars leaves fans confused

The agency sent out a dozen or so tweets about the fictional tech in the film.

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US, North Korea may declare end to Korean War during second summit

South Korean officials hinted that U.S. and North Korea may declare war end.

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CIA's 'Black Panther' tweets during Oscars leaves fans confused

The agency sent out a dozen or so tweets about the fictional tech in the film.

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Trump slams Spike Lee calling director's Oscars speech a 'racist hit'

Spike Lee accepted his first best director award for "BlacKkKlansman."

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Trump slams Spike Lee calling director's Oscars speech a 'racist hit'

Spike Lee accepted his first best director award for "BlacKkKlansman."

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Botswana has 'significant elephant-poaching problem'

Botswana, long considered a safe haven for elephants in Africa, has "a significant elephant-poaching problem," a conservationist group that carried out an aerial wildlife survey in the country said.

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What it's really like to fly as a wheelchair user

Fear of flying is far from unusual, but I struggle with the lesser-known fear of flying logistics.

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LGCT and GCL set for 2019 opener in Doha

The 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League is set to kick off this week at the stunning Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar.

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WATCH: The best moments from the 2019 Oscars

You'll go Gaga for this Oscars highlight reel.

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WATCH: The best moments from the 2019 Oscars

You'll go Gaga for this Oscars highlight reel.

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Trump goes after Spike Lee after Oscars speech

Trump tweeted Monday that Lee did a "racist hit on your President."

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Trump goes after Spike Lee after Oscars speech

Trump tweeted Monday that Lee did a "racist hit on your President."

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Best actor Rami Malek felt 'overwhelming support' with 1st Oscars win

Rami Malek talks to ABC News backstage after winning best actor for his performance as Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft could be charged as early as Monday in sex solicitation case

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft could be charged as early as Monday with soliciting prostitution, according to the State Attorney's Office in Palm Beach County, Florida.

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Laslo Djere wins his 1st ATP Tour title, dedicates win to his late parents

Laslo Djere entered the Rio Open as an unheralded 23-year-old from Serbia. He left with his first ATP Tour title -- and his victory speech likely had many looking for tissues.

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Oscars 2019: 'Bao,' Pixar's first female-directed short film wins Oscar

"Bao," Pixar's the short film about an adorable Chinese dumpling that comes to life, just won the 2019 Oscar for best animated short film.

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Oscars 2019: 'Bao,' Pixar's first female-directed short film wins Oscar

"Bao," Pixar's the short film about an adorable Chinese dumpling that comes to life, just won the 2019 Oscar for best animated short film.

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Theresa May's job is getting harder by the day

Taking a break from the EU-Arab League summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday evening, Theresa May was challenged to a quick game of pool by Italian PM Giuseppe Conte. It turns out her pool skills are not much better than her dance moves -- to the delight of people commenting on Twitter back in Britain.

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Dangers of FGM to be taught in UK schools

All secondary school children in England will be taught about the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2020, in a bid to eradicate the abusive practice in the UK.

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Rain to reign the West, as blistering winds pummel the East

Mischievous weather will take hold this week from coast to coast.

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Rain to reign the West, as blistering winds pummel the East

Mischievous weather will take hold this week from coast to coast.

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Python makes 9,000-mile flight in woman's shoe

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Are small cities the smartest?

When you hear of urban transformations, you tend to think of high-rise mega-cities like Shanghai, Dubai or Hong Kong. Or if it's technological advances, San Francisco and Silicon Valley might come to mind.

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A look at the 25th Vanity Fair party, where celebrities flock post Oscars

The Vanity Fair Oscar party is in its 25th year, and one of the most popular spots for celebs to go after the Academy Awards.

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Oscars winners 2019: See the full list of winners

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Paralyzed Olympic cycling star Kristina Vogel turns to politics

One year ago Kristina Vogel graced the famous Berlin Six Day cycling event with the powerful dominance of a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

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They had abortions late in their pregnancies. These are their stories

Strangers have called them monsters, trolled them on social media and said their living children should be taken away. Their darkest moments are judged and politicized by figures who know nothing about them. They feel like involuntary pawns in an ugly, vicious game they didn't ask to play.

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Meet the Barrett brothers, the All Blacks' history-making siblings

When asked what he planned to do after retiring from rugby, Kevin Barrett -- or "Smiley," as he was nicknamed -- announced he was "going to breed some All Blacks."

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Backstage at the Oscars: Sing-a-longs and Champagne for Gaga

Here are some highlights that didn't make the broadcast.

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'Start Here': Venezuela violence, R. Kelly charged, pope declares war on clergy abuse

It's Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Here's what you need to start your day.

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UN chief: Human rights are losing ground in the world

Antonio Guterres denounced a "groundswell of xenophobia racism and intolerance."

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US and Venezuela opposition to discuss ways to oust Maduro

The US is planning new ways to pressure Venezuela's Maduro to give up power.

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Trump & Kim: What has happened since they first met

They went from trading threats to exchanging letters. And yet, promises from the first Trump-Kim summit remain unfulfilled, putting pressure on their second meeting in Hanoi.

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A black history-making Oscars: Spike Lee, 'Black Panther,' Regina King win big

The director and the first superhero film nominated for best picture shined.

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See Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's Oscars performance

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper performed their hit song "Shallow" from the film "A Star Is Born" at the Oscars Sunday.

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2019 Oscars: 5 historic wins among barrier-breaking nominees

Nominees such as Spike Lee, Lady Gaga, Alfonso Cuarón and Netflix made history with their nominations for Oscars this year, and some did so again with their wins.

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Oscars 2019: Queen, Lady Gaga, Tina Fey, 'Wayne’s World' and other top moments

No host, big-time winners, the performances and more from Oscars 2019.

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Music steals the show at 2019 Oscars

Queen and Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Hudson and more took the Oscars stage Sunday night for epic performances.

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2019 Oscars red carpet: Billy Porter, Chadwick Boseman and more dapper dudes

Billy Porter, Adam Lambert, Chadwick Boseman and more men who wore their best for one of Hollywood's biggest nights.

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Controversial Serena Willams cartoon ruled not to have breached press standards

A widely criticized Australian newspaper cartoon showing tennis legend Serena Williams jumping up and down next to a broken racket and a pacifier which she had spat out was not racist, according to the country's media watchdog.

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Oscars 2019: Best fashion on the red carpet

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Oscars winners 2019

See all the winners from the 91st Academy Awards.

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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper perform 'Shallow' at 2019 Oscars

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper delivered an emotionally-charged performance of their "A Star Is Born" duet "Shallow" at the 2019 Oscars.

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Mahershala Ali wins Oscar for best supporting actor

Mahershala Ali won the award for best actor in a supporting role for his performance in "Green Book" at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Oscar winner gives emotional speech: 'My best is good enough'

Hannah Beachler thanked her director as she won the Oscar for production design.

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Oscar winner gives emotional speech: 'My best is good enough'

Hannah Beachler thanked her director as she won the Oscar for production design.

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PHOTOS: Best fashion from the 2019 Oscars red carpet

The dresses, the tuxes, and the bling at the 2019 Oscars.

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YouTube changes its '3 strikes' community guidelines

Now the company is issuing a warning first.

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Trump extends China tariff deadline, cites progress in talks

He said there was "substantial progress" in weekend talks between the countries.

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Women who rocked the 2019 Oscars red carpet in pants

For the 2019 Oscars, many women ditched dresses and went for pretty pantsuits. See them all here!

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Suspected Bangladesh plane hijacker shot dead

Bangladeshi commandos have stormed a passenger plane and shot dead a man who allegedly tried to hijack it, authorities said.

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Regina King wins best supporting actress

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Bradley Cooper and Michael B. Jordan bring their moms to the Oscars

Bradley Cooper and Michael B. Jordan both had very special Oscars dates Sunday night: their moms.

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Regina King wins her first Oscar

Regina King won the award for best actress in a supporting role for her performance in "If Beale Street Could Talk" at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Regina King's Oscar win puts her in very cool company

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Microsoft's new $3,500 HoloLens 2 headset means business

The newest version of Microsoft's augmented reality headset is designed to help workers of all types better do their jobs.

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Oscars 2019: Complete winners list

Check out who is taking home the Academy Award!

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Host-less Oscars opens with Queen singing, funny ladies Fey, Poehler and Rudolph

It was a rocking way to open Hollywood's biggest night.

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Hollywood's cutest couples slay the red carpet together at the 2019 Oscars

These partners attended the Sunday's awards show side-by-side!

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'Crazy Rich Asians' cast stuns on the Oscars red carpet

Awkwafina, Constance Wu and Henry Golding were among the cast members there.

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Oscars 2019: What to expect from the biggest night in Hollywood

No host, big time nominees, the performances and more from Oscars 2019!

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Trump could try to sell North Korea a Vietnam model. But Kim's unlikely to be buying

The night before his historic summit with US President Donald Trump last June, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took a surprise stroll in downtown Singapore to see the sights of the wealthy capitalist city.

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The 2019 Oscars

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Spike Lee pays homage to Prince and Radio Raheem

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Trump will delay tariff increases on China, meet with President Xi

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday he will be delaying US tariffs on China and will be planning a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago to finalize the trade agreement.

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Oscars 2019: Celebrities arrive on the red carpet for Hollywood's biggest night

Celebrities brought out there best looks for one of Hollywood's biggest nights. See all the best looks here!

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See how your favorite stars are getting ready for the 2019 Oscars

Check out how stars are getting ready for the 2019 Oscars!

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Virginia lieutenant governor compares calls for his resignation to 'terror lynchings'

The embattled leader spoke unexpectedly on the Virginia Senate floor on Sunday.

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WATCH: Oscars preview: The woman behind the show's voice

Randy Thomas has been announcing at the Oscars since the 1990s.

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Meryl Streep, Halle Berry and more Oscar-winning speeches for the ages

Watch and try not to tear up at these incredible speeches.

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Manchester City wins League Cup to keep quadruple hopes alive

Manchester City won the League Cup final against Chelsea on penalties 4-3 to keep alive its chances of achieving the quadruple.

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He spent 39 years in prison for a double murder he didn't commit. Now, he's getting $21 million

Craig Coley never should have spent 39 years in prison. On this, everyone seems to agree. They also concur the 71-year-old should spend the rest of his life as a wealthy man.

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US soldiers hospitalized after wreck in Poland

A small number of US soldiers were involved in a road wreck in Poland and have been taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Col. Joe Scrocca, a spokesman for the US Army Europe.

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US intel chair: Democrats willing to subpoena Mueller report if it's not made public

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Huawei takes on Samsung with its $2,600 foldable phone

The price tag for Huawei's foldable 5G-enabled phone, the Mate X, is downright astronomical.

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Saudi Arabia appoints first female ambassador to the US

Saudi Arabia appointed its first female to serve as an ambassador for the kingdom Saturday, naming Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud to be ambassador to the United States.

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'It seems like the president is deflating expectations' ahead of summit: Richardson

ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos spoke with Bill Richardson, Jung Pak and Tom Bossert about the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.

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Pope declares war on abuse, but lack of 'concrete' plan frustrates survivors

The pope called abuse an "atrocity," but survivors say he didn't provide a plan.

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'It seems like the president is deflating expectations' ahead of summit: Richardson

ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos spoke with Bill Richardson, Jung Pak and Tom Bossert about the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.

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Pope declares war on abuse, but lack of 'concrete' plan frustrates survivors

The pope called abuse an "atrocity," but survivors say he didn't provide a plan.

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Pompeo contradicts Trump on North Korean nuclear threat

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Pompeo contradicts Trump on N Korea threat

Months after President Donald Trump declared that North Korea no longer poses a nuclear threat to the US, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the country remains a threat ahead of a planned summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this week.

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It's all about Huawei. World's biggest mobile tech show gets started

Over the next four days, about 100,000 people in Barcelona are expected to traipse through the halls of Mobile World Congress, one of the tech industry's biggest events. All the biggest players in the world use it to showcase new products.

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Liverpool reclaim Premier League lead

Liverpool reclaimed the lead in the Premier League with a 0-0 draw at arch-rival Manchester United but if Jurgen Klopp's side don't win the title come May, the result could be one they will regret.

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Hollywood's biggest night: Who will win and who should

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Important lessons that fashion brands learned this month

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Powerful storm to bring dangerous winds to Midwest, Northeast

Rain will soak the Northeast on Sunday, with gusty winds moving in behind.

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Despite Trump attacks, ex-FBI official doubles down on investigations

Andrew McCabe's appearance on Sunday came after President Donald Trump repeatedly called the former deputy FBI director's claims an "absurd" collection of "lies."

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'Absolutely' prepared to sue administration if Mueller report not public: Top Dem

"We are going to share this information with the public," House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said of the Mueller report on "This Week" Sunday.

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In 2nd summit with Kim Jong Un, President Trump under pressure to show progress made

President Trump will have to demonstrate what meaningful progress has been made since the first North Korea summit and what the U.S. stands to gain going forward.

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Powerful storm to bring dangerous winds to Midwest, Northeast

Rain will soak the Northeast on Sunday, with gusty winds moving in behind.

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Theresa May delays crucial Brexit vote to buy more time... again

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Brexit anger and uncertainty can be explained through fish

Putt-putting out into the Portsmouth channel on England's south coast, the small vessel is soon swallowed by the early morning fog.

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Pope Francis calls abusive clergy 'tools of Satan'

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Shooting suspect surrenders after allegedly kidnapping woman, police say

Derek Moser, 27, was arrested after the alleged crimes in Catawba County.

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Shooting suspect surrenders after allegedly kidnapping woman, police say

Derek Moser, 27, was arrested after the alleged crimes in Catawba County.

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Pompeo calls Venezuela's Maduro a 'sick tyrant'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has denounced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's obstruction of aid deliveries to his country as the actions of a "sick tyrant."

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In photos: Venezuela in crisis

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro broke diplomatic relations with Columbia on Saturday, February 23, as tensions escalated along the two countries' borders over aid for Venezuela. Maduro denies that a humanitarian crisis exists in Venezuela and suggests that aid efforts are part of a US plot to orchestrate a coup.

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See bus erupt into flames during tense Venezuelan standoff

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh is in Colombia, at the Venezuela border, where protesters lit a bus on fire in a tense standoff with the Venezuelan National Guard.

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Hear the last exchange between pilot and air traffic control

A cargo jetliner crashed in Trinity Bay near Anahuac, Texas, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman said.

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Football team gets a fiery welcome home

Modern football fans are often accused of not showing passion for their teams. Clearly, no one told FC Zenit fans, who gave their team a fiery welcome.

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In Israel and UK, the political center is making a comeback

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Predict your 2019 Oscar winners with your own ballot

The 91st Academy Awards are here, and it's about time you get your predictions in order.

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Can squid solve ocean plastic pollution?

More than 8 million tons of plastic ends up in our oceans each year, killing marine life and damaging ecosystems. But the same seas might also hold the key to reducing plastic pollution.

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NYT: 2020 candidate ate salad with comb

The New York Times reports that Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) berated a staffer after they forgot her eating utensils, ate her salad with a hair comb then directed a staffer to clean it.

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This lawmaker wants to break New York into 2 separate states

Daphne Jordan, a Republican from upstate New York, wants a new state formed.

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Wrongfully convicted man gets $21M settlement after 39 years in jail

Simi Valley, California, agreed to the settlement with Craig Coley on Saturday.

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California governor orders new DNA testing in 35-year-old death row conviction

Governor Gavin Newsom approves an executive order to have evidence retested for a 1983 murder to possibly exonerate a convicted inmate who is sitting on death row.

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This lawmaker wants to break New York into 2 separate states

Daphne Jordan, a Republican from upstate New York, wants a new state formed.

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Thieves break into NFL running back's car, steal playbook

Peyton Barber has spent three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Toxic moonshine kills 133 in India

At least 133 people have died and more than 200 others have been hospitalized after consuming tainted alcohol in India, officials said.

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Body recovered after Texas cargo jet crash

One body has been recovered in the ongoing investigation of a cargo plane that crashed in Texas.

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The ultimate all-you-can-eat noodle binge

"Eat more! More!"

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Hanoi summit nightmare scenario: Bad deals and little change

Some experts fear the meeting could result in an ill-considered deal.

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Okinawa votes in referendum on US military base relocation

Referendum will send a message on how they feel about housing American troops.

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Giant wooden troll is returning to Colorado ski town

Although it's unclear what it will look like or where it will sit.

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Hanoi summit nightmare scenario: Bad deals and little change

Some experts fear the meeting could result in an ill-considered deal.

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Is Trump and Kim summit an opportunity for peace or an ego trip?

President Donald Trump jets off to Vietnam next week for his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump seeks to make meaningful progress in denuclearizing North Korea -- a goal no US president has successfully achieved since the North began its nuclear program more than 60 years ago.

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Five takeaways from Manafort's sentencing memo

There are your routine sentencing memos and then there are the no-holds-barred sentencing memos. The one filed by special counsel Robert Mueller's office for Paul Manafort in Washington on Friday is the latter. In it, prosecutors beseech the judge to ignore the sob story, forget about leniency and drop the hammer on a defendant whose conduct been stunningly egregious.

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Why freckles are considered 'ugly' in China

I always felt self-conscious about my freckles. Growing up in China, they were a rare sight on TV and in magazines. But could showing freckles in public really be considered a shameful act that contaminates my country's image?

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Prosecutors say Manafort's 'criminal actions were bold'

Prosecutors from special counsel Robert Mueller's office wrote in a sentencing memo filed Friday for Paul Manafort that the former Trump campaign chairman's years of criminality were "bold" and continued even when and after he served as Donald Trump's campaign chair in the 2016 election.

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Three feared dead after cargo jet crashes in Texas

A cargo jetliner that crashed Saturday in Texas with three people aboard went into shallow water nose first, Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne said.

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Saudi Prince's Asia tour tells the West: You may shun me, but I'm not alone

It's hard to think of anywhere else in the world right now where Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would get such a warm welcome.

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US acting defense secretary fires weapon at the border

While visiting troops on the US-Mexico border Saturday morning, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford tried out some of US Customs and Border Protection's "less lethal" devices.

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Man's conviction overturned after discovery of 'false confession' for murder

After serving 18 years in prison, a Brooklyn man went back home to his family for the first time since he was wrongfully convicted for a Sunset Park murder.

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Bishops should have to answer for botched sex abuses cases: Senior church officials

U.S. church officials brought the proposal to the pope's international summit.

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Humanitarian aid stopped with tear gas, military defects

Venezuelan aid passed over the border on Saturday, the deadline imposed by interim President Juan Guaido.

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Starving Venezuelans desperately hoping aid arrives

Venezuela's economy has halved in size over the last five years.

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Man's conviction overturned after discovery of 'false confession' for murder

After serving 18 years in prison, a Brooklyn man went back home to his family for the first time since he was wrongfully convicted for a Sunset Park murder.

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Bishops should have to answer for botched sex abuses cases: Senior church officials

U.S. church officials brought the proposal to the pope's international summit.

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Six Nations: Wales in pole position after comeback win over England

Wales overcame a halftime deficit and scored two late tries to beat England 21-13 in rugby union's Six Nations in what might turn out to be the competition's title decider.

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Cargo jet crashes into bay near Houston, Texas, officials say

The cargo jet crashed Saturday afternoon into the Trinity Bay in Anahuac, Texas, which is about 50 miles from Houston.

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Goodell has wide-ranging powers to fine or suspend Kraft

Patriots owner is charged with two counts of soliciting a prostitute.

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Buffett encourages investors to bet on American economy

Buffett says the company he built through decades continues to perform well.

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Sen. Feinstein debates children over climate change

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and a group of San Francisco Bay Area students squared off over climate change in a sometimes tense exchange captured on video widely shared on social media

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Paul Manafort's DC sentence should reflect 'gravity of his conduct': Special counsel

Paul Manafort, the onetime campaign chairman for President Donald Trump, is scheduled for sentencing next month.

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Cargo jet crashes into bay near Houston, Texas, officials say

The cargo jet crashed Saturday afternoon into the Trinity Bay in Anahuac, Texas, which is about 50 miles from Houston.

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Goodell has wide-ranging powers to fine or suspend Kraft

Patriots owner is charged with two counts of soliciting a prostitute.

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Buffett encourages investors to bet on American economy

Buffett says the company he built through decades continues to perform well.

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Sen. Feinstein debates children over climate change

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and a group of San Francisco Bay Area students squared off over climate change in a sometimes tense exchange captured on video widely shared on social media

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Parents outraged after 5th graders pick cotton, sing songs on field trip

Parents in Rock Hill, S.C. say they are outraged after a video surfaced on social media of their fifth-grade students picking cotton while singing.

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Messi scores 50th hat-trick in Barcelona win at Sevilla, Bayern Munich catches Dortmund

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R. Kelly arrives at Chicago courthouse for bond hearing

The singer turned himself into police late Friday.

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Nigeria's delayed elections get underway

Multiple bomb blasts rocked the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri just hours before presidential polls opened on Saturday.

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Toxic moonshine kills 94 in India

At least 94 people have died and more than 150 have been hospitalized after consuming tainted alcohol in India, officials said.

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Nazi drawings found at US elementary school

The New York Police Department's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating Nazi drawings found Friday morning at an elementary school yard in Queens, Detective George Tourovakas told CNN.

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A nun just read the riot act to Catholic bishops over clergy sex abuse

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Trump admin's social media campaign against Iran divides diplomats

Jaws dropped at the State Department last November when President Donald Trump tweeted a "Game of Thrones"-style poster warning Iran that "Sanctions are coming."

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Israel's moon mission, a tiny tyrannosaur and Neptune's new moon: This week in science

A Japanese space probe fired a bullet into an asteroid, and Israel launched a spacecraft to the moon in the hopes of becoming the fourth country to land on its surface.

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Strong winds hit Italy, Croatia, causing 3 deaths

Gale force winds that swept across much of the Croatian Adriatic coast toppled trees, damaged cars and shattered windows

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Teens tweet Trump, score civil rights wins

High school students use social media and an alliance with a new Alabama senator to achieve an ambitious goal _ a federal law to create a national archive of documents involving decades of civil rights cold cases.

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Retired astronaut Mark Kelly kicking off Arizona Senate race

Retired astronaut Mark Kelly is kicking off his U.S. Senate campaign with a rally in Tucson, Arizona

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French yellow vest protesters seek momentum on 15th week

French yellow vest protest organizers are trying to tamp down on the violence and anti-Semitism in the movement's ranks as they launch a 15th straight weekend of demonstrations

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Strong winds hit Italy, Croatia, causing 3 deaths

Gale force winds that swept across much of the Croatian Adriatic coast toppled trees, damaged cars and shattered windows

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Teens tweet Trump, score civil rights wins

High school students use social media and an alliance with a new Alabama senator to achieve an ambitious goal _ a federal law to create a national archive of documents involving decades of civil rights cold cases.

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Retired astronaut Mark Kelly kicking off Arizona Senate race

Retired astronaut Mark Kelly is kicking off his U.S. Senate campaign with a rally in Tucson, Arizona

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French yellow vest protesters seek momentum on 15th week

French yellow vest protest organizers are trying to tamp down on the violence and anti-Semitism in the movement's ranks as they launch a 15th straight weekend of demonstrations

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What happens next in North Carolina congressional race re-do?

After allegations of election fraud rocked a congressional race in North Carolina, the state board of elections voted unanimously to hold a new election.

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What happens next in North Carolina congressional race re-do?

After allegations of election fraud rocked a congressional race in North Carolina, the state board of elections voted unanimously to hold a new election.

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Tornadoes possible as major storm hits the South

At least 140 million people will be affected by the storm.

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NASA, SpaceX OK 1st test flight of crew capsule next week

NASA and SpaceX approve a test flight next week of the crew Dragon capsule

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Tornadoes possible as major storm hits the South

At least 140 million people will be affected by the storm.

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NASA, SpaceX OK 1st test flight of crew capsule next week

NASA and SpaceX approve a test flight next week of the crew Dragon capsule

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R. Kelly to appear in court hours after arrest

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Va. politician says GOP's calls for sexual assault testimony are 'political theater'

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax said law enforcement should handle it.

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The unconventional president staring down Beijing

On the surface, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen isn't a natural politician.

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Mueller filing still not public after midnight deadline

The public will have to wait a little longer to read Paul Manafort's sentencing memo from special counsel Robert Mueller.

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Jussie Smollett case shines light on unsolved crimes

Rashad Pratt had been sitting in his SUV nearly seven years ago, near his mother's Chicago home, when a man approached with a gun and shot him in the chest, fatally piercing his heart.

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