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Iran Arrests 41 Suspects Involved in Tehran Attacks

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US State Secretary: North Korea Frees American Citizen

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Congressman Tim Ryan questions Democrat leadership

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LSU wins 3rd straight elimination game to advance to CWS finals

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Rep. Steve Scalise moved out of intensive care unit

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US lawmakers urge Trump to press India's Modi on trade, investment

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Nancy Pelosi lauds her own leadership record after Democratic losses

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Five GOP senators now oppose health bill _ enough to sink it

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