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Biden Blasts Trump As A President Who 'Believes He Is Above The Law'

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke about Ukraine and President Trump on Tuesday. Olivier Douliery/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden Blasts Trump As A President Who 'Believes He Is Above The Law'

The former vice president, who is at the center of Trump's Ukraine call controversy, is now in favor of impeachment if the president doesn't comply with Congress.

House Speaker Pelosi Says She Now Supports An Official Impeachment Inquiry

by Susan Davis

House Speaker Pelosi Says She Now Supports An Official Impeachment Inquiry

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Britain's Supreme Court Rules PM Johnson Acted Illegally When He Suspended Parliament

by Frank Langfitt

Britain's Supreme Court Rules PM Johnson Acted Illegally When He Suspended Parliament

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1.3 Million More Workers Eligible For Overtime Pay, But Some Say Rules Fall Short

A long-awaited update to federal overtime rules means about 1.3 million workers will be entitled to extra pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Business

1.3 Million More Workers Eligible For Overtime Pay, But Some Say Rules Fall Short

by Yuki Noguchi

1.3 Million More Workers Eligible For Overtime Pay, But Some Say Rules Fall Short

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Middle East

How Syrians Who Fled Their Country Are Pursuing Justice After Torture From The Regime

by Deborah Amos

How Syrians Who Fled Their Country Are Pursuing Justice After Torture From The Regime

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National

2 Years After Hurricane Maria Hit Puerto Rico, The Exact Death Toll Remains Unknown

by Adrian Florido

2 Years After Hurricane Maria Hit Puerto Rico, The Exact Death Toll Remains Unknown

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Technology

Instagram Head Adam Mosseri On The Lessons He's Learned About Social Media Abuse

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Health

CDC Tells Congress There Are Hundreds More Vaping-Related Injury Cases

by Allison Aubrey

CDC Tells Congress There Are Hundreds More Vaping-Related Injury Cases

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'I Will Survive' Saves Marginalized People A Spot On The Dance Floor

Gloria Gaynor originally recorded "I Will Survive" as a B-side, but swiftly after its release in October 1978 it became a worldwide hit. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption

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American Anthem

'I Will Survive' Saves Marginalized People A Spot On The Dance Floor

by Karen Grigsby Bates

'I Will Survive' Saves Marginalized People A Spot On The Dance Floor

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Politics

House Speaker Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into President Trump

by Franco Ordoñez

House Speaker Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into President Trump

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Black Voters Sue Over Mississippi's Jim Crow-Era Election Law

U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., says that under current election procedure, there's "no way" he could win statewide office in Mississippi. Several African-Americans are now challenging those procedures. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Black Voters Sue Over Mississippi's Jim Crow-Era Election Law

by Debbie Elliott

Black Voters Sue Over Mississippi's Jim Crow-Era Election Law

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Health Care

Status Of Health Benefits Remains Unclear As United Auto Workers' Strike Continues

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Status Of Health Benefits Remains Unclear As United Auto Workers' Strike Continues

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Adam Neumann, the workspace sharing company WeWork's co-founder, is quitting as CEO amid problems with the firm's initial public offering. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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WeWork CEO Steps Down As IPO Stalls

by Yuki Noguchi , Avie Schneider

WeWork CEO Steps Down As IPO Stalls

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Business

Amazon Opens Brick-And-Mortar Stores Meant To Emphasize Convenience

by Cardiff Garcia , Sally Herships

Amazon Opens Brick-And-Mortar Stores Meant To Emphasize Convenience

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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke about Ukraine and President Trump on Tuesday. Olivier Douliery/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Biden Blasts Trump As A President Who 'Believes He Is Above The Law'

by Domenico Montanaro , Scott Detrow

Biden Blasts Trump As A President Who 'Believes He Is Above The Law'

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Politics

Trump Again Emphasizes 'America First' Agenda At U.N. General Assembly

by Michele Kelemen

Trump Again Emphasizes 'America First' Agenda At U.N. General Assembly

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Europe

Conservative MP Edward Vaizey Weighs In On British Supreme Court Ruling

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National

Businessman Devin Sloane Sentenced In College Admissions Scandal

by Kirk Carapezza

Businessman Devin Sloane Sentenced In College Admissions Scandal

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TV Reviews

ABC's 'Mixed-Ish' Promises To Deepen Conversations On Race and Multiculturalism

by Eric Deggans

ABC's 'Mixed-Ish' Promises To Deepen Conversations On Race and Multiculturalism

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Politics

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries On An Official Impeachment Inquiry

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