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Trump says he's ordered reversal of N. Korea sanctions

President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he has reversed his administration's decision to slap new sanctions on North Korea, with his press secretary explaining that he "likes" leader Kim Jong Un and doesn't think they're necessary.

Nation White House: Islamic State territory in Syria eliminated
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — All Islamic State-held territory in Syria has been eliminated, President ...
1:38 PM
World Garuda Indonesia to cancel order for 49 Boeing Max 8s
JAKARTA, Indonesia — In a blow for Boeing, Indonesia's flag carrier is seeking the cancellation ...
12:17 PM
Business Papa John's scores Shaq to help revive its image
Papa John's has a new pitchman: Shaquille O'Neal.
2:09 PM
Nation Local photos of Jimmy Carter, who set a record today
On Friday, Jimmy Carter, who is 94, set a new record as the oldest living former president in U.S. history.
11:51 AM
Nation Stoneman Douglas' principal under investigation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (TCA) — Ty Thompson, the principal of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, ...
9:41 AM
Nation Mueller submits his report on Russia investigation
Special counsel Robert Mueller submitted his highly anticipated report on his nearly two-year investigation into any links or coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia, but it remains secret for now, the Justice Department said.
9 m ago
Nation Text of letter announcing AG Barr received Mueller report
Attorney General William Barr delivered a letter to Congress on Friday notifying the leaders of ...
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World Photos: Extreme weather and natural disasters
See photos of extreme weather, natural disasters and their aftermath from around the globe.
3/19/19
Dan Janison Janison: Trump's 'Let it come out' sounds hollow
There was scant reason to take President Donald Trump too seriously when he said this ...
29 m ago
Nation Trump: 'No idea' when Mueller report will come out
President Donald Trump said he had no idea when special counsel Robert Mueller will deliver his highly anticipated report about the Russia investigation.
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Health Transgender advocates explore health care options
For seven years, Kyndra Purnell could find no clinic near her home on Maryland's Eastern ...
12:39 PM
Nation Local photos of Jimmy Carter, who set a record today
On Friday, Jimmy Carter, who is 94, set a new record as the oldest living former president in U.S. history.
11:51 AM