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Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke arrives in

Trump: Interior Secretary Zinke leaving administration

WASHINGTON — In another shuffle of his Cabinet, President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that

Nation Sources: Biden considers age factor in 2020 decision
As he considers running for president, Joe Biden is talking with friends and longtime supporters
6:57 AM
Nation Death of 7-year-old on border raises questions
WASHINGTON — Just 7 years old, Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin was picked up by
7:58 AM
World Scuffles with police in Paris but protest largely peaceful
PARIS — Scuffles broke out between protesters and police in central Paris on Saturday on
7:48 AM
Nation Judge rules health care overhaul unconstitutional
WASHINGTON — A conservative federal judge in Texas has ruled the Affordable Care Act "invalid"
8:07 AM
Nation Trump names Mulvaney acting chief of staff
Mulvaney will not resign as director of the Office of Management and Budget, White House
12/14/18
Nation CBS pledges $20M to women's rights
NEW YORK — CBS on Friday pledged to give $20 million to 18 organizations dedicated
12/14/18
Nation U.S.: 7-year-old who died in custody did not appear ill
An official with Guatemala's foreign ministry has identified the 7-year-old migrant girl who died in
12/14/18
Nation Mueller: FBI is not to blame for Flynn's false statements
WASHINGTON — The special counsel's office pushed back Friday at the suggestion that the FBI
12/14/18
Nation 6 takes on why you should care about climate change
Six takes on the 2018 National Climate Assessment and climate change, from Los Angeles to Long
12/14/18
Nation Sandy Hook gets threat on shooting anniversary
Sandy Hook Elementary School students were sent home for the day after a bomb threat
12/14/18