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Ex-Trump lawyer: Hush money paid over election concerns
In an interview with ABC News that aired Friday, Michael Cohen said he “gave loyalty to someone who, truthfully, does not deserve loyalty.”
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Paris police bracing for more violent protests
PARIS (AP) — Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris’ police chief said Friday that armored vehicles and thousands of officers will be deployed again in the French capital. Michel Delpuech told RTL…
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The Latest: Survey shows French protests knocked business
PARIS (AP) — The Latest on anti-government protests in France (all times local): 11:55 a.m. A survey suggests the “yellow vest” protests in France have dealt a significant blow to business activity in the country’s…
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Senate rebukes Trump, Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war
In back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia, the Senate delivered an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump’s response to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and signaled new skepticism from Capitol Hill toward the longtime Middle East ally.
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EU leaders vow to press on with ‘no-deal’ Brexit plans
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders expressed deep doubts Friday that British Prime Minister Theresa May can live up to her side of their Brexit agreement and they vowed to step up preparations for a…
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Kansas judge considers blocking telemedicine abortion ban
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state court judge is considering whether to block Kansas from enforcing a ban on telemedicine abortions that are to start in January. With telemedicine abortions, women in rural areas are…
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As sentencing looms, Flynn is upbeat, has adoring fans
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Days away from being sentenced in the Russia probe, former national security adviser Michael Flynn is not exactly hiding his face in shame. People close to him tell The Associated Press…
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Trump’s search for a new chief of staff has reality TV feel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Serious contenders are hiding from view. Celebrity hangers-on are applying via Twitter. Fresh names circulate practically on the hour. And the man in charge is stoking much of the confusion. President Donald…
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Pelosi’s triumph: A reminder why she’s set to be speaker
Rep. Nancy Pelosi shrugged off suggestions Thursday that she weakened herself by agreeing to limit her tenure as next House speaker to a four-year maximum in a deal that clears the way for her to be elected to the post for the new Congress.
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Death row executions remain near historic lows in 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three states resumed executions of death row inmates in 2018 after long breaks, but nationwide, executions remained near historic lows this year, according to an annual report on the death penalty released…
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After pension ruling, Kentucky GOP in position to try again
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Teachers rejoiced and Republicans despaired across Kentucky on Thursday as the state’s Supreme Court struck down a law that had made changes to one of the country’s worst-funded pension systems. But…
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Marine Corps says $3.6B for storm repairs at East Coast base
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Marines from Camp Lejeune, N.C., were preparing for their upcoming deployment to the Middle East, they faced an unusual challenge: the beach they needed to train on had been washed away…
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Kasich would prefer competing for presidency as a Republican
Outgoing Ohio Gov. John Kasich says that he’d prefer to run for president as a Republican, but only if he’s entering a primary he could win.
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Biden says his family convinced him to run with Obama
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden initially refused to run with then-presidential candidate Barack Obama a decade ago, but his family ultimately convinced him he had to support an African-American candidate…
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EU leaders wary of May’s plea for help selling Brexit deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May implored European Union leaders Thursday to help her sell the Brexit divorce deal at home, only to be told that her proposals are not clear enough for…
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