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How States Are Banding Together To Take On Trump

State officials, including New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, could play a powerful role, especially if the White House takes steps to thwart the Russia investigation. Seth Wenig/AP hide caption

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States Could Have A Powerful Role To Play In The Russia Investigation

Blue states have emerged as powerful adversaries against some of the president's more controversial initiatives and could thwart efforts to impede the probe of Russian interference in the election.

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Puerto Rico Chief Of Staff Says Hurricane Maria Devastated Island

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Many Families In The U.S. Are Anxiously Waiting To Hear From Relatives In Mexico

by John Sepulvado

Many Families In The U.S. Are Anxiously Waiting To Hear From Relatives In Mexico

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Environment

How Prepared Is The U.S. For Earthquakes?

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One Woman Shares How She Was Drawn Into A Gang At An Early Age

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One Woman Shares How She Was Drawn Into A Gang At An Early Age

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World

North Korea's Parking Debt Among Hefty Fines Owed To New York By Foreign Delegations

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Health

A Tale Of 2 States: How California And Texas May Fare Under GOP Health Plan

by April Dembosky - KQED , Ashley Lopez - KUT

A Tale Of 2 States: How California And Texas May Fare Under GOP Health Plan

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Powerful Storms Make For Compelling Stories, But Can Cause Mental Health Stress

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Powerful Storms Make For Compelling Stories, But Can Cause Mental Health Stress

by Shankar Vedantam

Powerful Storms Make For Compelling Stories, But Can Cause Mental Health Stress

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Environment

Montana Wildfires Reignite Logging Debate

by Eric Whitney

Montana Wildfires Reignite Logging Debate

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Politics

Former Deputy Secretary Of State Talks About Future Of Iran Nuclear Deal

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Iraq

Despite Urging Otherwise, Kurds In Iraq Move Forward With Scheduled Independence Vote

by Jane Arraf

Despite Urging Otherwise, Kurds In Iraq Move Forward With Scheduled Independence Vote

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Politics

One Of Alaska's Senators Could Be A Deciding Vote On Affordable Care Act Replacement

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World

Buildings In Mexico Keep Falling Days After Deadly Earthquake

by Carrie Kahn

Buildings In Mexico Keep Falling Days After Deadly Earthquake

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National

A Look From The Ground In Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria

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Politics

How Have President Trump's Bipartisan Efforts Been Received By Republicans?

by Mara Liasson

How Have President Trump's Bipartisan Efforts Been Received By Republicans?

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National

How States Are Banding Together To Take On Trump

by Jim Zarroli

How States Are Banding Together To Take On Trump

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World

Many Questions Remain On How To Talk To North Korea After U.N. Show Of Unity

by Michele Kelemen

Many Questions Remain On How To Talk To North Korea After U.N. Show Of Unity

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World

China Cuts Off Bank Business With North Korea As Trump Announces New Sanctions

by Jackie Northam

China Cuts Off Bank Business With North Korea As Trump Announces New Sanctions

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National

Republican Senate Primary In Alabama Is Exposing Deep Fissures In Party

by Gigi Douban

Republican Senate Primary In Alabama Is Exposing Deep Fissures In Party

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Europe

Merkel Expected To Win Fourth Term In Germany Despite Far-Right Disruption

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Merkel Expected To Win Fourth Term In Germany Despite Far-Right Disruption

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National

National Flood Insurance Program Will Pay Out Billions For A Few Properties

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National Flood Insurance Program Will Pay Out Billions For A Few Properties

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Florida's Citrus Groves Hit Hard By Hurricane Irma

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