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After Illness, Willie Nelson Is On The Road Again With Family At His Side

"There's nothing that makes a parent happier than having your kids up there doing things with you," Willie Nelson says of his sons Micah and Lukas. Janis Tillerson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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After Illness, Willie Nelson Is On The Road Again With Family At His Side

The 85-year-old legend canceled a string of shows earlier this year after suffering from the flu. But with his wife and sons in tow, he's come back fiercer than ever.

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Putin Offers First Comments On Helsinki Summit Since Returning To Russia

President Trump has someone new coming to his defense: Vladimir Putin. Speaking to a conference of Russia's diplomats in Moscow on Thursday, Putin described Helsinki summit as "successful overall."

Putin Offers First Comments On Helsinki Summit Since Returning To Russia

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Bill Browder Doubts He'll Be Swapped To Russia For U.S. Access To Russian Agents

William Browder, chief executive officer of Hermitage Capital Management, testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on July 27, 2017. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Bill Browder Doubts He'll Be Swapped To Russia For U.S. Access To Russian Agents

Bill Browder, a critic of Russian President Putin, doubts he would ever be part of a swap that would give the U.S. access to 12 Russian intelligence agents — an idea floated by Putin on Monday.

Bill Browder Doubts He'll Be Swapped To Russia For U.S. Access To Russian Agents

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Lawmakers On Capitol Hill React To Trump After Putin Meeting

Several senators and representatives, including other Republicans, have criticized what they see as President Trump's failure to support the American intelligence community.

Lawmakers On Capitol Hill React To Trump After Putin Meeting

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Obama Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Legacy In Johannesburg Speech

Barack Obama speaks in Johannesburg to mark the centennial of the birth of Nelson Mandela. Obama has said Mandela inspired his political career; there was also a cautionary element to the speech.

Obama Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Legacy In Johannesburg Speech

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World

Latest On Helsinki Summit Between Trump And Putin

NPR's David Greene speaks to Richard Fontaine of the Center For A New American Security about the summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Latest On Helsinki Summit Between Trump And Putin

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Trump, Putin Meet For 2 Hours In Helsinki

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were slated to meet one-on-one without aides for 90 minutes but it lasted longer. They're continuing their summit with some top advisers.

Trump, Putin Meet For 2 Hours In Helsinki

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Business

America's Last Blockbuster: 'There's A Line Of Customers At The Store Right Now'

As of July 16, there will be only one Blockbuster video store operating in the United States — in Bend, Ore.

America's Last Blockbuster: 'There's A Line Of Customers At The Store Right Now'

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Europe

Trump-May Press Conference Covers British Tabloid Story, Boris Johnson

A press conference held Friday by President Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May covered Trump's criticism of May in a published interview and former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.

Trump-May Press Conference Covers British Tabloid Story, Boris Johnson

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President Trump, Prime Minister May Give Press Conference After Bilateral Summit

After a tumultuous few days where President Trump lashed out at European allies, he and British Prime Minister Theresa May met for a bilateral summit and then held a joint press conference.

President Trump, Prime Minister May Give Press Conference After Bilateral Summit

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Politics

FBI Agent Testifies About His Anti-Trump Texts

FBI agent Peter Strzok testifies on Capitol Hill about text messages he sent that were critical of then-candidate Donald Trump. Republicans claim Strzok's texts reveal anti-Trump bias.

FBI Agent Testifies About His Anti-Trump Texts

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Law

Supreme Court Rules Against Mandatory Union Dues For Public Employees

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that public sector unions are no longer allowed to compel workers to pay dues. This represents a blow to organized labor.

Supreme Court Rules Against Mandatory Union Dues For Public Employees

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Supreme Court: Police Need Search Warrant To Track Cellphone Locations

In a ruling seen as a major victory for privacy rights in the digital age, the Supreme Court this morning has ruled that police need a search warrant to track people through cell-phone tower searches.

Supreme Court: Police Need Search Warrant To Track Cellphone Locations

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