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President Donald Trump speaks during his re-election kickoff

Trump: Iran made 'big mistake' in downing drone

President Donald Trump declared Thursday that "Iran made a very big mistake" in shooting down a U.S. drone.

Nation Roy Moore announces another run for U.S. Senate
Some Republicans, worried that Moore could jeopardize what should otherwise be a reliable GOP seat, have discouraged him from running.

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Nation David Ortiz shooting suspect charged with drug possession
The suspect is among at least 11 people that have been arrested in the shooting of the former Red Sox star so far.
Nation Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales
The vote launches a new challenge to Trump's steadfast alliance with the country amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
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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.
Nation Poll: Americans want space program to track asteroids
Americans prefer a space program that focuses on potential asteroid impacts, scientific research and using robots to explore the cosmos over sending humans back to the moon or on to Mars, a poll shows.
Nation Iran: Revolutionary Guard shoots down U.S. drone
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Thursday it shot down a U.S. drone amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over its collapsing nuclear deal.
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. IRAN ...
Nation 6 key excerpts from the Mueller report
Here are a half-dozen noteworthy excerpts from special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Politics 1600: Ex-official dodges lawmakers' questions
Hope Hicks held out on basic queries behind closed doors, but she gave limited responses about hush-money payments to women during the 2016 Trump campaign.
World Renewed calls to free LIer from Egyptian prison
Moustafa Kassem is on a hunger strike in the same Egyptian prison where former President Mohammed Morsi was held before his unexpected death Monday.
Nation Scientists record singing by rare right whale for first time
Federal marine biologists for the first time have recorded singing by one of the rarest whales on the planet, the North Pacific right whale.
Nation Pilots criticize Boeing for mistakes on its grounded jet
Retired pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger told a congressional panel that pilots should practice the failure of Boeing flight-control software on simulators, not planes with passengers.