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US, allies set to evacuate Syrian aid workers from southwest
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the United States is finalizing plans to evacuate several hundred Syrian civil defense workers and their families from southwest Syria as Russian-backed government forces close in on the area.…
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Melania Trump listens to students talk about online civility
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump spent part of Thursday listening to more than a dozen teens talk about their best practices for being civil online. The first lady made the short trip to Microsoft’s Innovation…
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Trump slams rate increases by independent Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump on Thursday cast aside concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence, saying he was “not happy” with the Fed’s recent interest rate increases.
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California sues over Trump halt to truck pollution rule
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California and 14 other states sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Thursday over its decision to suspend an Obama-era rule aimed at limiting pollution from trucks. The July 6 decision by…
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The Latest: Trump invites Putin to Washington in the fall
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and Russia (all times local): 7:55 p.m. President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House this fall for a second get-together,…
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Did Trump and Putin agree to anything? Only they know
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin may have reached several historic agreements at their summit in Finland this week. Or, they may not have. It depends on who you talk to. Three days…
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Global slavery report slams North Korea, repressive regimes
LONDON (AP) — Modern slavery is most prevalent in North Korea and other repressive regimes, but developed nations also bear responsibility for it because they import $350 billion worth of goods that are produced under…
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Rosenstein defends charging foreign agents US can’t arrest
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — The top law enforcement official overseeing the probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 election is defending the prosecution of foreign agents who may never see the inside of a U.S.…
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Arkansas nonprofit head pleads guilty in corruption probe
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The former head of a defunct Arkansas nonprofit that helped at-risk youth pleaded guilty Thursday to diverting more than $120,000 from the group to an unnamed state senator in a…
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The Latest: GOP group backs Lewis despite “slut” comments
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Latest on a Minnesota congressman’s disparaging comments about women (all times local): 4:55 p.m. The National Republican Congressional Committee is sticking with GOP Rep. Jason Lewis despite 2012 comments…
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Even US intel chief in the dark about Trump-Putin talks
National Intelligence Director Dan Coats’ drumbeat of criticism against Russia is clashing loudly with President Donald Trump’s pro-Kremlin remarks, leaving the soft-spoken spy chief in an uncomfortable — and perhaps perilous — seat in the administration.
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Round 2 for Trump-Putin: A fall invite amid summit mop-up
President Donald Trump said Thursday he wants another meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to start implementing ideas they discussed in Helsinki, casting the summit as a starting point for progress on a number of shared concerns.
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McConnell withdraws Trump judicial pick minutes before vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday abruptly withdrew one of President Donald Trump’s appellate court nominees when it became apparent he did not have enough support to pass. The decision came…
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Trump administration will keep protected status for Somalis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Thursday that Somalis granted special immigration status in the U.S. can keep the designation, making them one of the few groups permitted to stay in the U.S. under…
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The Latest: Advocates say extension for Somalis not enough
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Trump administration’s decision to extend protected status for Somalis (all times local): 6 p.m. Advocates for Somali nationals who are living in the United States say they are…
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