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Russia knew in advance of Syrian chemical attack

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Shooting at San Bernardino elementary school

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Defendant in Youngstown triple homicide dies in jump from courthouse balcony

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MI hockey coach Red Berenson retires after 33 seasons

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US Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court

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Trudeau extends Canada's condolences to Sweden after Stockholm attack

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Jared Kushner and Stephen Bannon meet to smooth tensions

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McMaster says US goals in Syria simultaneous

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Chinese and American presidents end visit with plan for trade, cooperation

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Schemer Warns GOP Against SC Rule Change

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Shooting at San Bernardino Elementary School Leaves Two Dead, Two Children Injured

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21st Century Fox investigating O'Reilly harassment claims

Bloom and Walsh called into 21st Century Fox's corporate hotline last week to formally issue the complaint with the company. After she refused an invitation t...

French Presidential Candidate Rides a Pro-European Tide

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Russian Federation won't shoot down future US missile strikes

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US Sends Navy Strike Group to Korean Peninsula

A U.S. Navy strike group, which includes the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier , is heading toward the Korean peninsula, a U.S. official said . Earlier thi...

Several gunshot victims reported at San Bernardino elementary school

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Swedish cops: Terror truck driver known to authorities

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Assad is on notice after USA air strikes

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Xi, Trump discussed situation in Syria during meeting in US

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State of emergency should start after midnight

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Trump Signs Bill to Roll Back Privacy Rules into Law

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Tar Heels bring back a sixth NCAA title

On Tuesday, the NCAA released ratings for the 2017 national championship game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Gonzaga Bulldogs. Indeed, at the 20...

Students stockpile eggs for annual Kiwanis event

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British foreign secretary cancels Moscow visit

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Vermont Delegation Says Trump Must Seek Approval for Future Syrian Strikes

Patrick Leahy said the US must keep in mind that there are grave risks and unintended consequences in the use of military force. House Speaker Paul Ryan, the No...

New UN peace messenger Malala will promote girls' education

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South African president accuses protesters of racism

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Gov. Bentley Booked, Charged with Two Misdemeanors

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Trump's far-right backers rebel over 'hoax' Syria attack

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