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Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló speaks during a

Puerto Rico gov will not seek re-election, will not resign

Ricardo Rosselló made the announcement Sunday via a brief Facebook video as hundreds of viewers posted angry messages.

Nation Trump allies defend president, criticize 'the squad'
Trump allies sought to tamp down the backlash by taking aim at four congresswomen of color on Sunday talk shows.
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Nation Nadler: Hearing will make public case for impeachment
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee chairman said Sunday that this week's hearing with Robert Mueller will air "very substantial ...
World Navy heard in audio trying to thwart Iran ship seizure
In the recording, an Iranian officer can be heard telling the Stena Impero to change course, saying: "You obey, you will be safe."
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Newsday recommends 5 memorable moments from the Democratic debate, night 2
A detailed recap of five memorable moments from the Thursday night debate in Miami — leading off with the discussion of busing in America between two top contenders in the field.
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Politics 1600: No racism here, say make-America-great pretenders
People of colorblindness Perhaps not since the emperor had no clothes have those trying to please their leader shied away ...
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World Hong Kong protesters continue past march's end
The march reached its police-designated end point in the city's Wan Chai district in the late afternoon, but thousands continued onward.
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Politics NY Dems losing on fighting SALT limit, so far
A pair of lawsuits, filed just days ago, are the Democrats' latest long-shot attempts.
Newsday recommends 10 quotes that stood out during the Democratic debate, night 1
From immigration to gun control, Democrats covered a lot of ground in the first debate of the 2020 race.
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Food and Drink National Ice Cream Day: Try Carvel's soft-serve deal
In recognition of National Ice Cream Day, Carvel has announced a buy-one-get-one-free deal Sunday for a cone or a cup of soft serve ice cream.
Nation Aide: Trump criticism of U.S. not same as Dems' words
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A top White House adviser on Sunday claimed there was a "huge difference" between Donald Trump's ...
Nation Teens score mental health days for Oregon students
SALEM, Oregon — Oregon will allow students to take "mental health days" just as they would sick days, expanding the ...
Nassau Moon landing at 50: LI museum caters to kids
The museum became a playland of space fun to transmit the awesomeness of the events of July 20, 1969, to a new generation.