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Poll: 62% disapprove of how Trump's handling his job

NEW YORK — About 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's overall job performance, according to a new ...

Nation Democratic Party leaders nix calls for climate debate
Party Chairman Tom Perez shows no signs of wanting to rewrite the debate rules midstream.
TV Sarah Sanders heads to Fox News as a contributor
Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, who once sparred with journalists, has decided to join them. Fox News said ...
New York Audit: USTA fails to pay more than $300,000 in rent
The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center also underreported at least $31 million in revenue between 2014 and 2017, audit found.
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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Business Worried about a recession? Protect yourself, don't panic
Though unclear when or if a recession might hit, financial experts say people should consider taking certain steps that are beneficial in any economy but would aid households greatly in a downturn.
Politics 1600: Poll shows confidence shaky in Trump's economy
Losing steam? Just about every day now, even as he claims no worries about a recession. Donald Trump betrays anxiety ...
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Crime Officials: Man sought for questioning held in N.C.
A man wanted for questioning in a fatal shooting on LI was arrested in North Carolina on vehicle break-in charges.
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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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Nation Report: U.S. deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year
The return of $1 trillion annual deficits comes despite Trump's vow that he would pay down the entire national debt.
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. WHO'S REELING ...
Politics 1600: OMG! Trump's a 'king of Israel' and 'Chosen One'
He was pleased to spread the word after being lionized like a present-day biblical hero by a right-wing radio host.
Business U.S. has 501,000 fewer jobs than first reported
Nearly two-thirds of the downward revision came from the retail and leisure and hospitality sectors.