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NASA studies manned test of new rocket

An artist’s rendering shows NASA’s Space Launch System launching an Orion capsule into space.Marshall Space Flight Center via Associated Press…

February 24, 2017

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Judge puts limit on Cosby trial testimony

Bill Cosby won a round in his pending court trial on charges of aggravated sexual assault after a judge ruled…

February 24, 2017

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Professor has taken ‘selfie’ every day for 30 years

Baden’s “Every Day” project officially turns 30 last week, and he says he has no intention of stopping. The stark…

February 24, 2017

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Poll: GOP should keep money for Medicaid expansion

A new poll finds widespread support among Americans for keeping the Medicaid expansion program that was part of the Affordable…

February 24, 2017

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Conservatives urged to ‘stick together’

Chief of staff says Trump victory offers GOP ‘incredible opportunity’

February 23, 2017

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End of transgender bathroom rule gets conservative praise

Activists and protesters with the National Center for Transgender Equality rally in front of the White House in Washington, after…

February 23, 2017

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Trump administration rolls back protections for transgender students

Gavin Grimm, 17, a transgender student seen at home in Gloucester, Virginia, sued the Gloucester County School Board after it…

February 22, 2017

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Trump aides to try to ease Mexico’s fears

Ties between the countries have plunged since Trump took office a month ago, punctuated by Trump’s insistence that Mexico pay…

February 22, 2017

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New EPA chief worked closely with oil industry

Emails detail efforts to weaken emissions rules

February 22, 2017

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Immigrants brace for worse

People changing routines to avoid being deported

February 22, 2017

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SpaceX aborts approach to space station, delivery delayed

An unmanned Russian cargo ship lifted off on a supply mission to the International Space Station from the Russian-leased Baikonur…

February 22, 2017

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Trump comments put focus on Sweden’s embrace of immigrants

Police in Sweden said Tuesday they were investigating riots that broke out overnight in the predominantly immigrant Stockholm suburb of…

February 21, 2017

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Trump administration working on trans bathroom guidelines

The Trump administration is working on new guidelines to help schools determine policies on how to handle transgender students’ requests…

February 21, 2017

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Israeli divide widens after soldier sentenced

Man who killed wounded Palestinian gets 18 months

February 21, 2017

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U.S. to target more for deportation

Immigrants with any arrest will be top priority under new rules

February 21, 2017

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More tests planned after Russian ambassador’s death

Flowers are placed by a portrait of the late Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin outside the Foreign…

February 21, 2017

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Monticello makes way for history

Refurbishing of Jefferson’s home will portray evidence of his slave mistress

February 21, 2017

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U.S.-born panda to join breeding program in China

Panda cub Bao Bao left the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington on Tuesday for a flight to China, where she…

February 21, 2017

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Trump denounces ‘horrible’ threats against Jewish centers

President Donald Trump said the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington is “a meaningful reminder of…

February 21, 2017

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Iraqi troops advance on western Mosul

Mattis visits, says he wants ‘good situational awareness’

February 20, 2017

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For anti-Trumpers it was ‘Not My President Day’

Thousands across country voice their displeasure

February 20, 2017

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General named national security adviser

Military strategist known for creativity

February 20, 2017

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AP source: Revised travel ban targets same countries

People carry posters during a rally in Times Square in New York City in support of Muslim Americans and to…

February 20, 2017

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Iraqi forces launch Mosul offensive

IS controls western Mosul

February 19, 2017