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From Immigration To Infrastructure, Big-City Mayors Draw Up Wish List For Trump

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks with members of the media after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York on Wednesday. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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From Immigration To Infrastructure, Big-City Mayors Draw Up Wish List For Trump

Worried about policy changes and potential cuts in federal funding that Donald Trump warned of on the stump, mayors are now sharing their ideas with the president-elect as he sets his urban agenda.

In Flint, Mayor Works On Rebuilding Pipes — And Trust In The City

Flint Mayor Karen Weaver says she is happy with some of the progress made in the city, but it needs more funding to continue replacing water pipes. Carlos Osorio/AP hide caption

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In Flint, Mayor Works On Rebuilding Pipes — And Trust In The City

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In Flint, Mayor Works On Rebuilding Pipes — And Trust In The City

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'There's Something About Her': Podcast Explores How Oprah Became Oprah

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'There's Something About Her': Podcast Explores How Oprah Became Oprah

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'There's Something About Her': Podcast Explores How Oprah Became Oprah

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John Glenn, First American To Orbit The Earth, Dies At 95

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John Glenn, First American To Orbit The Earth, Dies At 95

John Glenn, First American To Orbit The Earth, Dies At 95

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Retired Coal Miners At Risk Of Losing Promised Health Coverage And Pensions

Retired coal miners could face the loss of health benefits if Congress doesn't implement a fix by Friday. Steve Helber/AP hide caption

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Retired Coal Miners At Risk Of Losing Promised Health Coverage And Pensions

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Retired Coal Miners At Risk Of Losing Promised Health Coverage And Pensions

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A Mummy's DNA May Help Solve The Mystery Of The Origins Of Smallpox

Samples from this 17th century Lithuanian mummy were found to house samples of variola, the virus that causes smallpox. Kiril Cachovski/Lithuanian Mummy Project hide caption

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A Mummy's DNA May Help Solve The Mystery Of The Origins Of Smallpox

A Mummy's DNA May Help Solve The Mystery Of The Origins Of Smallpox

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From Immigration To Infrastructure, Big-City Mayors Draw Up Wish List For Trump

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From Immigration To Infrastructure, Big-City Mayors Draw Up Wish List For Trump

From Immigration To Infrastructure, Big-City Mayors Draw Up Wish List For Trump

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