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Apple lands first Golden Globe nominations; Netflix leads field

Streaming services including Apple TV+, Netflix and Amazon Prime nets many of the nominations for both TV shows and films.

09/12/2019

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U.S.-Taliban talks resume, raising prospect of an end to America's longest war

A Western official told NBC News that Washington had "ambitious timelines" for the talks and was pushing to secure a deal by the end of December.

09/12/2019

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You are what you watch: How media consumption is driving impeachment divisions

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

09/12/2019

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34-year-old lawmaker set to become Finland's prime minister

Finland's ruling Social Democratic Party council voted to name Marin over rival Antti Lindtman to take over the government's top post.

09/12/2019

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Toxic rhetoric and violent threats: U.K. election revives dark past in Northern Ireland

The upcoming election has been called "one of the most toxic, divisive elections" Northern Ireland has seen in recent years.

09/12/2019

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"Very tasty!": Artist eats $120,000 banana at Art Base

A Georgian-born American performance artist ate a piece of artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan on exhibition at Perrotin stand in Art Basel in Miami Beach on Saturday (December 7).

09/12/2019

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Miss South Africa wins Miss Universe competition

South African Zozibini Tunzi took the Miss Universe crown on Sunday in Atlanta

09/12/2019

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Russia banned from international sporting events for 4 years over doping

The World Anti-Doping Agancy (WADA) said on Monday that Russia would not be able to officially compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

09/12/2019

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Joe Biden gambles that 'No Malarkey' tour found foothold in Iowa

The former vice president wasn't setting crowds on fire during Iowa bus trip but he's betting fears of a second Trump term and his personal touch is enough.

09/12/2019

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The GOP wall: Why Republicans won't walk away from Trump

Analysis: Politics and the media have changed since the time a group of GOP lawmakers went to the White House to tell Nixon he was finished.

09/12/2019

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Up to 20 reported injured in New Zealand volcano eruption

White Island should be considered dangerous after Whakaari erupted Monday afternoon, the government said.

09/12/2019

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Esper declines to say if he knew of political considerations regarding Trump's hold on Ukraine aid

"I'm not going to get into any of that," the Defense Secretary said Sunday. "Again, there is a congressional inquiry underway and I'll leave that process unto itself."

08/12/2019

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'Weird': Congress reacts to Giuliani's latest Ukrainian venture

Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of President Donald Trump's top allies, said the recent trip by the president's attorney to Ukraine was "weird" and "odd."

08/12/2019

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'I reject the premise': Republicans deny Trump asked Ukraine to investigate his political rival

Reps. Mark Meadows and Matt Gaetz said they rejected even being asked if it was appropriate for the president to ask a foreign nation to investigate a political opponent.

08/12/2019

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Primary history lessons that Joe Biden may not want to hear

Analysis: What happens in the early states, where the former VP is trailing, offers clues about how the nomination might turn out.

08/12/2019

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Democrats split on whether to include Mueller obstruction in articles of impeachment

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., on Sunday would not commit to including evidence of obstruction contained in that report in the articles of impeachment.

08/12/2019

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Fears of Russian interference hit U.K. election after leak of U.S. trade talks

Reddit launched an investigation after opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn brandished the leaked documents at a press conference last month.

08/12/2019

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House Judiciary Chair Nadler says impeachment articles will 'presumably' be introduced this week

Nadler's comments come as the House inquiry shifts into a new gear after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicly directed committee chairmen last week to move forward.

08/12/2019

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Hundreds of thousands march as Hong Kong protests near half-year mark

Marchers said they hoped the huge turnout might help win concessions from the government of Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

08/12/2019

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'Delicious' $120,000 banana artwork taken off wall and eaten

An artist posted a video of himself taking a $120,000 banana artwork off the wall at a gallery, before peeling and eating it in front of shocked onlookers

08/12/2019

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Trump chucks Clinton's impeachment playbook

Analysis: It's become clear the current president, who expects the same impeachment outcome as his predecessor, isn't embracing the strategies that helped him weather that storm.

08/12/2019

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After years of war, will Ukraine's Zelenskiy and Russia's Putin give peace a chance?

A breakthrough in talks would lead to an end of the war in eastern Ukraine, which has claimed more than 13,000 lives since it began six years ago.

08/12/2019

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Devastating market fire kills at least 43 in Indian capital

The fire started at a factory space near Sadar Bazaar, New Delhi's largest wholesale market for household goods.

08/12/2019

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North Korea conducts 'important test' at once-dismantled site

The announcement comes amid dimming prospects for a resumption of denuclearization negotiations with the U.S.

08/12/2019

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'Weary' retiring rep says growing number in Congress no longer 'believe in compromise'

Rep. Denny Heck also said he will "go to my grave not understanding how some of my colleagues could simply turn the other way and overlook the president's behavior and his misdeeds."

07/12/2019

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Gunman who killed 3 at U.S. Navy base watched mass-shooting videos

The shooter was at a dinner prior to Friday's rampage at which mass-shooting videos were viewed, an official said.

07/12/2019