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Politics
1600: Democrats closer to Trump's financial records
For Democrats looking to dig into Donald Trump's secrets, his private financial records are a Holy Grail. A court ruling in Washington and legislative developments in Albany put them closer to the prize.
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Business
'Stranger Things' bringing New Coke back to life
Coca-Cola drinkers will get a chance to relive one of the company's darker chapters as New Coke makes a comeback under a partnership with the Netflix drama "Stranger Things," the companies announced Tuesday.
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Nation
Medicare for All's benefits 'leapfrog' other nations
WASHINGTON — Generous benefits. No copays. No need for private policies. The Medicare for All plan advocated by leading 2020 ...
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Nation
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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Crime
Officials: Janitor's drug ring had California ties
The Freeport man who prosecutors said did drug deals from his janitor job at Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County as part of a narcotics ring with California ties has admitted selling heroin.
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Nation
McGahn to defy subpoena, face contempt vote
WASHINGTON — House Judiciary Committee Jerry Nadler sharply criticized President Donald Trump Tuesday after former White House counsel Don McGahn ...
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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. CAPITOL ...
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Nation
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
Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute
A federal judge ruled against President Donald Trump in a financial records dispute with Congress and said lawmakers should get the documents they have subpoenaed. Trump called it a "crazy" decision that his lawyers would appeal.
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Region/State
Assembly to OK bill on Trump's NY tax returns
The state Assembly on Wednesday will approve a bill that would allow Congress to get President Donald Trump's state tax returns, officials said, potentially giving Democrats a way around the White House's refusal to make available his federal returns.
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Nation
WH counsel: McGahn can't be forced to testify
The White House's top attorney has directed former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena to testify before lawmakers, marking the latest effort by President Donald Trump to block a series of probes led by House Democrats.
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Nation
Janison: This round of Trump warnings has different feel
For whatever reason -- perhaps familiarity -- this round of Trump warnings has a different feel to it.