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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) holds

Dems subpoena Mueller report amid impeachment calls

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena Friday for special ...

Nation 6 key excerpts from the Mueller report
Here are a half-dozen noteworthy excerpts from special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
4/18/19
Nation Storms in South kill girl in Florida, bring tornado threat
ATLANTA — A strong storm system barreling through the South on Friday killed an 8-year-old ...
4/19/19
Nation Calif. parents who tortured children get life in prison
One of their daughters, weeping, said in court that "My parents took my whole life from me but now I'm taking my life back."
4/19/19
Nation The 20 Democrats, Republicans running for president in 2020
Read quick snapshots of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates who have announced so far.
4/10/19
World Fire-ravaged Notre Dame stabilized, firefighters leave
PARIS — Architects and construction workers have now stabilized the damaged structure of Notre Dame ...
4/19/19
Nation Biden expected to launch presidential bid next week
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to join the crowded 2020 Democratic ...
4/19/19
Business U.S. corporations embracing 420 as pot legalization grows
LOS ANGELES — Potheads have for decades celebrated their love of marijuana on April 20, ...
4/19/19
World See stunning images from around the world
Take a peek at these jaw-dropping photos.
3/28/19
Nation Columbine focuses on healing after manhunt
LITTLETON, Colo. — A Colorado community changed forever by the attack that killed 13 people ...
4/19/19
Nation Former counsel may have saved Trump from himself
WASHINGTON — Don McGahn was barely on speaking terms with President Donald Trump when he ...
4/19/19
Nation 10 things to know for today
Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be ...
4/19/19
Politics 1600: Trump crimes? Mueller suggests Congress decide
He noted how presidents may be held accountable through checks and balances, and House Democrats plan to ask him to testify. Still, Pelosi said impeachment efforts would be a waste without GOP support.
4/19/19