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Israel PM Netanyahu suspected of corruption

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Trump has new chief of staff, old health care fight

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Trump calls New Hampshire 'drug-infested den'

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'Russia determined to defend its interests from United States sanctions'

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Evacuations lifted, allowing return to North Carolina Outer Banks

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Senate Dems to Republicans: No tax cuts for wealthy

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Juncker: US should implement Russian Federation sanctions only after European Union consultation

Speaking after U.S. President Donald Trump signed the measures, Jean-Claude Juncker said the EU would take counter measures if the U.S. sanctions harmed Eur...

Start Putting Your Seat Belt On In Ubers, Dammit

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YMCA adopts new procedures at Triangle locations after chemical spill

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West Virginia Governor To Switch Teams To Join Trump

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Scaramucci out as White House communications director

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Man fired at Chinese Consulate in LA before taking own life

There were no fatalities in the incident except for the shooter himself and no one was injured. It's unclear how many rounds the man fired or whether he was a...

EPA Abandons Air Pollution Rule Delay After Several States Sue

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Transcript of Trump's Terrible January Call With Turnbull Leaks

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Woman, 2 kids held captive for 2 years in Spotsylvania County

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Trump blames US Congress for Russian Federation row

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