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Gorsuch sworn into Supreme Court, vows to serve Constitution

President Donald Trump watches as Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy administers the judicial oath to Judge Neil Gorsuch during a…

April 10, 2017

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Turkey says U.S. strikes ‘cosmetic’ if Assad stays in power

The statements by Assad’s opponents and backers came as warplanes struck the northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun, where the…

April 9, 2017

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U.S. vows to keep up pressure on Syria

Declaration comes on heels of airstrikes last week

April 9, 2017

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Police say gunman had just been fired from fitness center

Shoppers Roman Lugo, seated, left, Siuris Rodriguez, center, and Chelsea Lugo, right, sit on the pavement after being evacuated from…

April 9, 2017

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Online sales mean more dog bites for mail carriers

2016 attacks highest in 3 decades

April 7, 2017

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Gorsuch confirmed

Supreme Court rolls to the right with confirmation

April 7, 2017

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U.S. missiles blast Syria

Trump demands ‘end the slaughter’

April 6, 2017

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Senate changes rules; vote on Neil Gorsuch set for Friday

Attempts to prevent filibuster and ‘nuclear option’ fail

April 6, 2017

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Senate GOP ‘goes nuclear,’ clearing way for Trump court pick

Furious Democrats objected until the end, but their efforts to block Judge Neil Gorsuch failed as expected. Lawmakers of both…

April 6, 2017

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Trump removes Bannon from National Security Council

President Donald Trump removed White House chief strategist Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing an earlier controversial decision to…

April 5, 2017

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Civil rights groups alarmed over retreat on police reforms

In a memo made public this week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered a review of all Justice Department “consent decrees”…

April 4, 2017

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Prosecutor asks jury for ‘full justice’ over barracks ambush

Eric Frein “slithered through the underbrush” in the dark of night, concealed himself in woods across the street from the…

April 4, 2017

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McConnell claims votes to bust Supreme Court filibuster

‘They need to reconsider” senator tells Dems

April 4, 2017

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White House condemns ‘heinous’ attack in Syria

Spokesman Sean Spicer said Tuesday’s attack in Syria’s rebel-held northern Idlib is “heinous” and “reprehensible”– describing it as a catastrophe…

April 4, 2017

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Kushner, Ivanka Trump face ethical land mines ahead

Senior adviser Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, arrive for news conference with President Donald Trump and German Chancellor…

April 3, 2017

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McConnell expresses confidence on government funding, Gorsuch

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’s confident a federal shutdown will be averted and Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch…

April 2, 2017

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Oregon doubles recycling rate to 10 cents a can

Critics condemn move with budget deficit looming

April 2, 2017

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Under an iron curtain

Trump’s White House struggles to get out from under Russia controversy

March 31, 2017

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Trump declares war on Freedom Caucus

Says GOP group threatens his agenda

March 30, 2017

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South Korean ex-president jailed in corruption case

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye, center, leaves the prosecutors’ office as she is transferred to a detention house in…

March 30, 2017

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Trump University ruling delayed

Sherri Simpson, a former Trump University student, says she wants a full refund plus interest and an apology from President…

March 30, 2017

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North Carolina retreats from ‘bathroom bill’

State hopes move will appease NCAA

March 30, 2017

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Spacewalking astronauts lose piece of shielding, floats away

U.S. astronauts Peggy Whitson, above, and Shane Kimbrough work on the outside of the International Space Station on Thursday when…

March 30, 2017

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Britain formally asks to leave European bloc

Notification begins two-year period of talks

March 29, 2017