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What A Justice Kavanaugh Could Mean For The Mueller Investigation And Trump

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What A Justice Kavanaugh Could Mean For The Mueller Investigation And Trump

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh opposes limiting the power of the presidency. That opinion could have profound consequences for the special counsel investigation.

News Brief: Russia Probe, Canada Takes Aim At Saudi Arabia

by Rachel Martin , David Greene

News Brief: Russia Probe, Canada Takes Aim At Saudi Arabia

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An Orphanage That Doesn't Seem Like An Orphanage

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An Orphanage That Doesn't Seem Like An Orphanage

by Jason Beaubien

An Orphanage That Doesn't Seem Like An Orphanage

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Did Government Paperwork Really Weigh Down Airliner?

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NYC Caps Ride-Hailing Vehicles While It Studies The Industry

by Stephen Nessen

NYC Caps Ride-Hailing Vehicles While It Studies The Industry

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State Department Officials Impose More Sanctions On Russia

by Michele Kelemen

State Department Officials Impose More Sanctions On Russia

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NCAA Announces A Sweeping Overhaul Of College Basketball

by Tom Goldman

NCAA Announces A Sweeping Overhaul Of College Basketball

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A Year After Deadly Rally, Where Does 'Alt-Right' Cause Stand?

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A Year After Deadly Rally, Where Does 'Alt-Right' Cause Stand?

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More Than a Noise

How Is Trump Policy Affecting The Latest Immigration Numbers?

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Charlottesville Victim Heather Heyer's Mother Picks Up Her Baton

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Charlottesville Victim Heather Heyer's Mother Picks Up Her Baton

by Debbie Elliott

Charlottesville Victim Heather Heyer's Mother Picks Up Her Baton

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Head Of South Carolina's Chamber Of Commerce On Escalating Trade War

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Politics

Recount May Be Called For In Tight Kansas Race For Governor

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Recount May Be Called For In Tight Kansas Race For Governor

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Aerosmith's Original Tour Van Found In Woods Of Mass. Town

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Chicago Pastor Speaks Out About The City's Deadly Wave Of Violence

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Middle East

Tension Escalates After Canada Criticizes Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Record

by Jackie Northam

Tension Escalates After Canada Criticizes Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Record

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Giuliani: New Offer To Mueller May Be 'Last, Best Chance' For Trump Interview

Special counsel Robert Mueller's office is negotiating with the White House about a prospective interview between investigators and President Trump. Brenadan Smialowski/AP hide caption

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National Security

Giuliani: New Offer To Mueller May Be 'Last, Best Chance' For Trump Interview

by Tamara Keith , Ryan Lucas

Giuliani: New Offer To Mueller May Be 'Last, Best Chance' For Trump Interview

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