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President Donald Trump speaks about border security in

House fails to override Trump veto on border

WASHINGTON — House Democrats failed Tuesday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a bipartisan ...

Nation Obstruction is difficult to prove, experts say
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller’s decision not to render a legal decision on whether ...
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Health Source: OxyContin maker reaches $270M settlement
The maker of OxyContin and the family that owns the company have reached a $270 million settlement with the state of Oklahoma over the prescription painkiller's role in the nation's deadly opioid crisis, a person familiar with the agreement said.
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World Dutch art sleuth recovers Picasso stolen 20 years ago
AMSTERDAM — A Dutch art detective said Tuesday that he has recovered a valuable painting ...
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Nation Local photos of Jimmy Carter, who set a record today
On Friday, Jimmy Carter, who is 94, set a new record as the oldest living former president in U.S. history.
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Nation Florida lawmaker's rain boots push climate change message
For the second year in a row, State Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami) is wearing rain boots every day of the legislative session to persuade his fellow legislators to make climate change a priority.
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Nation Trump administration wants Obamacare struck down
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has told a federal appeals court it wants the entire Affordable ...
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Politics 1600: Which hunt now? Trump allies target feds, Schiff
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said his committee would conduct its own oversight investigation and called for the appointment of a special counsel to look into the origin of the FBI's Russia probe.
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World Photos: Extreme weather and natural disasters
See photos of extreme weather, natural disasters and their aftermath from around the globe.
3/19/19
Nation Harris promises teachers a raise if elected president
WASHINGTON — In the first major policy proposal of her presidential campaign, Sen. Kamala Harris ...
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Nation Avenatti faces Nike extortion claims, other charges
LOS ANGELES — A year ago, Michael Avenatti's star was rising as the combative, media-savvy ...
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Nation 2 school massacre survivors, father kill selves
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tragedies such as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High and Sandy Hook ...
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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 ...
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