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World
Theresa May offers vote on new Brexit referendum
In a major concession, British Prime Minister Theresa May offered U.K. lawmakers the chance to vote on whether to hold a new referendum on the country's membership in the European Union -- but only if they back her thrice-rejected Brexit agreement.
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World
Mexicans buy fake cellphones to hand over in muggings
MEXICO CITY — Armed robberies have gotten so common aboard buses in Mexico City that commuters have come up with ...
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Nation
Washington state to allow composting of human bodies
SEATTLE — Ashes to ashes, guts to dirt. Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Tuesday making Washington the first state to ...
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Nation
20 for 2020: What to know about the Democratic candidates
Read quick snapshots of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates who have announced so far.
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Nation
McGahn to defy subpoena, face contempt vote
WASHINGTON — A divided House Democratic caucus will meet Wednesday to talk about impeachment, a day after former White House ...
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Crime
Officials: Janitor's drug ring had California ties
The Freeport man who prosecutors said did drug deals from his janitor job at Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County as part of a narcotics ring with California ties has admitted selling heroin.
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Nation
A look at rich benefits of 'Medicare for All'
WASHINGTON — The "Medicare for All" plan embraced by leading 2020 Democrats appears more lavish than what other advanced countries ...
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Nation
6 key excerpts from the Mueller report
Here are a half-dozen noteworthy excerpts from special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
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Nation
Trump touts 2020 chances at rally, swipes at Biden
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. — President Donald Trump voiced confidence Monday in his ability to win a repeat victory in Pennsylvania in ...
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Politics
1600: Democrats closer to Trump's financial records
For Democrats looking to dig into Donald Trump's secrets, his private financial records are a Holy Grail. A court ruling in Washington and legislative developments in Albany put them closer to the prize.
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Nation
10 things to know for today
Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. CAPITOL ...
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Nation
Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute
A federal judge ruled against President Donald Trump in a financial records dispute with Congress and said lawmakers should get the documents they have subpoenaed. Trump called it a "crazy" decision that his lawyers would appeal.