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Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans demand gov resign

Waving flags, chanting and banging pots and pans, tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans demanded the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló.

Nation Trump asserts he could win Afghan war 'in a week'
The president spoke alongside the Pakistani prime minister during a nearly 40-minute question-and-answer session with reporters.
Nation Trump hails deal on budget, debt ceiling
The agreement is on a broad outline for $1.37 trillion in agency spending next year and slightly more in fiscal 2021.
Editorial Editorial: You be judge on Mueller hearing
The hearings before the House judiciary and intelligence committees are must-watch TV.
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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Health Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health
Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers reported Monday.
New York Defense: Accused bomber meant no physical harm
Defense lawyers for Cesar Sayoc, whose sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 5, described him as an "unhinged" man.
Politics 1600: Even for Trump, Mueller may be must-see TV
Even if the special counsel doesn't go beyond his report, his testimony will bring to life details of what he found -- and possibly why he didn't exonerate the president.
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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Dan Janison Janison: Mueller hearing will be a docudrama
Many of the facts nailed down and discussed in special counsel Robert Mueller's 400-plus page report became known well before ...
World China criticizes Hong Kong protest targeting its office
The attack on China's Liaison Office was an escalation of the weekslong protests, during which demonstrators besieged Hong Kong's legislature and police headquarters but did not direct their ire at China itself.
Nation Senate to vote on extending 9/11 victim fund
New York first responders are watching the vote, which has bipartisan support, with cautious optimism.
Nation Audit: Hospitals put Native Americans at opioid risk
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — U.S. government hospitals placed Native American patients at increased risk for opioid abuse and overdoses, failing to ...