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President Donald J. Trump as he departs the

Trump signs executive order to tighten sanctions on Iran

It's the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups.

Olympics Italy to host 2026 Winter Olypmics in Milan-Cortina
The Winter Games will return to Italy just 20 years after Turin hosted in 2006.
Business 7 ways to make your money last in retirement
There are several ways to boost the odds that your money will last as long as you need it.
Nation New phase in 2020 race tests Dems' aggression
The unwritten rules that have so far prevented the Democratic presidential contest from devolving into all-out conflict are about to be tested.
Newsday recommends 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 Buttigieg criticized at town hall after shooting
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg faced criticism from angry residents of South Bend at an emotional town hall meeting a week after a white police officer fatally shot a black man.
Nation McConnell to meet with 9/11 first responders
The group is pressing Congress to permanently fund the federal government's 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
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Nation Trump on 9/11 victim fund: 'We'll see what happens'
The president was asked about efforts to renew the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund during a wide-ranging interview with NBC's "Meet the Press."
Newsday recommends 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 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. POMPEO ...
Politics 1600: Trump clips hawks' wings but keeps them in roost
He called John Bolton "a hawk" who'd "take on the whole world at one time," but the president's saber-rattling resumed its customary pitch.
Nation Trump prepared to talk but also warns Iran
The president said he is "not looking for war," but warned Iran "if there is, it'll be obliteration like you've never seen before."
World N. Korea says Kim receives 'excellent' letter from Trump
President Donald Trump sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an "excellent" letter, the North's state-run news agency reported Sunday, quoting Kim as saying he would "seriously contemplate it."