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Second U.S. case of coronavirus confirmed, in Chicago
A woman in her 60s returned from China on Jan. 13 without showing any signs of illness, but a few days later reported feeling sick.
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Democratic House prosecutors made an expansive case at Donald Trump's impeachment trial that he abused power like no other president in history, swept up by a "completely bogus" Ukraine theory pushed by attorney Rudy Giuliani.
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On Friday, the Democrats will press their final day of arguments before skeptical Republican senators, focusing on the second article of impeachment, obstruction of Congress' investigation.
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2020 will be a momentous political year. Here's a calendar of important days in national politics to watch for.
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Bipartisan laughter at his expense was a lighter moment at the impeachment trial. On Twitter, Trump's personal lawyer vowed to have the last laugh.
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The lockdown began early Thursday in Wuhan, where normally bustling streets, malls and other public spaces were eerily quiet. Masks were mandatory in public.
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House managers press their argument that the president abused the power of his office.
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Get complete coverage of the House's impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.
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Two men face murder charges in New Jersey after gunshots fired from their vehicle killed a driver and critically injured a passenger, authorities said.
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New revelations just keep coming, even with Trump's impeachment acquittal in the Senate all but guaranteed.
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Health officials had focused on a seafood and animal market in China but now believe it's spreading from person to person. Travel to the affected region is a risk factor.
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Britain's delayed and disputed Brexit bill has become law, removing the last U.K. obstacle to the country leaving the European Union in just over a week.