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In The States, Republicans Have Never Been So Dominant — Or Vulnerable

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announces that he is switching parties to become a Republican as President Trump listens on at a campaign rally Thursday in Huntington, W.Va. Justin Merriman/Getty Images hide caption

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In The States, Republicans Have Never Been So Dominant — Or Vulnerable

West Virginia's governor just announced he's switching parties and joining the GOP. Although the GOP dominates in the states, a constellation of forces could challenge Republicans this year and next.

Science

Scientists Fear Trump Administration Will Counter Climate Report

by Christopher Joyce

Scientists Fear Trump Administration Will Counter Climate Report

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New Baltimore Police Scandal Threatens Criminal Cases

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New Baltimore Police Scandal Threatens Criminal Cases

by Eric Westervelt

New Baltimore Police Scandal Threatens Criminal Cases

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Africa

South African President Survives No-Confidence Vote In Parliament

by Peter Granitz

South African President Survives No-Confidence Vote In Parliament

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Abeja Mndsgn

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Manteca Arturo Sandoval

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Politics

'Washington Post' Reporters Record Comings And Goings At Trump's D.C. Hotel

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Television

'The Bachelorette' Concludes Landmark Season As Rachel Lindsay Gives Final Rose

by Eric Deggans

'The Bachelorette' Concludes Landmark Season As Rachel Lindsay Gives Final Rose

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Everything Goes Poolside

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Bachelorette Tori Amos

World

Iraqis Remain Displaced 1 Year After Fallujah's Liberation From ISIS

by Jane Arraf

Iraqis Remain Displaced 1 Year After Fallujah's Liberation From ISIS

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In The States, Republicans Have Never Been So Dominant — Or Vulnerable

by Brett Neely

In The States, Republicans Have Never Been So Dominant — Or Vulnerable

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Smoke & Mirrors Tokimonsta

Middle East

Netanyahu's Former Chief Of Staff Agrees To Cooperate With Police Corruption Probe

by Daniel Estrin

Netanyahu's Former Chief Of Staff Agrees To Cooperate With Police Corruption Probe

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Ephemeral George Fields

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La Comparsa Chucho Valdés

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Business

Google Memo Raises Questions About Limits Of Free Speech In The Workplace

by Yuki Noguchi

Google Memo Raises Questions About Limits Of Free Speech In The Workplace

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Barbara Cook, Tony Award-Winning Actress And Singer, Dies At 89

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The Two-Way

Barbara Cook, Tony Award-Winning Actress And Singer, Dies At 89

by Jeff Lunden

Barbara Cook, Tony Award-Winning Actress And Singer, Dies At 89

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Dear Friend Barbara Cook

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Know Ya Wrong The Alchemist

Asia

North Korea Has Miniaturized A Nuclear Warhead, U.S. Intelligence Says

by Geoff Brumfiel

North Korea Has Miniaturized A Nuclear Warhead, U.S. Intelligence Says

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Law

Justice Department Reverses Course In Major Ohio Voting Rights Case

by Carrie Johnson

Justice Department Reverses Course In Major Ohio Voting Rights Case

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After Campaign Full Of Drama, Kenyans Head To Polls

A Kenyan Samburu warrior casts his ballot at a polling station in Nkirish, in the Eastern Province, during general elections on Tuesday. Kenyans began voting in general elections headlined by a too-close-to-call battle between incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta and his rival Raila Odinga, sparking fears of violence in east Africa's richest economy. Cyril Villemain/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

After Campaign Full Of Drama, Kenyans Head To Polls

by Eyder Peralta

After Campaign Full Of Drama, Kenyans Head To Polls

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Breakfast Monma

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Spectrum Junk E-Cat

Law

Safety Experts Decry Rollback Of Sleep Apnea Screening For Truck Drivers

by Bobby Allyn

Safety Experts Decry Rollback Of Sleep Apnea Screening For Truck Drivers

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Glen Campbell, Country Music Legend, Is Dead At 81

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Glen Campbell, Country Music Legend, Is Dead At 81

by Blake Farmer

Glen Campbell, Country Music Legend, Is Dead At 81

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Go!Amigo TF Boys

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Fever The Black Keys

Politics

Trump Holds Briefing On Opioid Crisis Amid Pleas To Declare National Emergency

by Tamara Keith

Trump Holds Briefing On Opioid Crisis Amid Pleas To Declare National Emergency

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First Responders Spending More On Overdose Reversal Drug

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Shots - Health News

First Responders Spending More On Overdose Reversal Drug

by Alison Kodjak

First Responders Spending More On Overdose Reversal Drug

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Deep Cut My Education

Between Swimming And Archery, This Camp Helps Kids Overcome The Stigma Of HIV/AIDS

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Between Swimming And Archery, This Camp Helps Kids Overcome The Stigma Of HIV/AIDS

by Peter Balonon Rosen

Between Swimming And Archery, This Camp Helps Kids Overcome The Stigma Of HIV/AIDS

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I Want You Back The Jackson 5

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Early in the Morning [Remastered - Bonus Track] Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated

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Politics

'Daily Beast' Reporter Uncovers The Curious Case Of Trump Fan Nicole Mincey

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Google CEO Cuts Vacation Short To Deal With Crisis Over Diversity Memo

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All Tech Considered

Google CEO Cuts Vacation Short To Deal With Crisis Over Diversity Memo

by Laura Sydell

Google CEO Cuts Vacation Short To Deal With Crisis Over Diversity Memo

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I Am Nicholas Cheung

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