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Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke arrives in

Trump: Interior Secretary Zinke leaving administration

Zinke, who led the administration's efforts to open federal lands and offshore areas to oil

Nation Ruling to strike down health law puts GOP in a quandary
While the decision by the Republican-appointed judge in Texas was sweeping, it has little immediate
12/15/18
Commentary Opinion: Where the GOP, Dems stand heading into 2019
As we enter a two-year presidential cycle, the parties stand at very different places. Republicans
12/15/18
Nation Sources: Biden considers age factor in 2020 decision
As he considers running for president, Joe Biden is talking with friends and longtime supporters
12/15/18
World Light at the end of the tunnel for UN climate talks
KATOWICE, Poland — A deal on the rules that govern the Paris climate accord appeared
12/15/18
World Tear gas on Champs-Elysees but fewer protesters seen
PARIS — Tear gas billowed Saturday across the protest-scarred Champs-Elysees after a day of largely
12/15/18
Nation Death of 7-year-old on border raises questions
WASHINGTON — Just 7 years old, Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin was picked up by
12/15/18
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