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Republicans seek to censure Adam Schiff

Trump tweeted Monday, "Censure (at least) Corrupt Adam Schiff! After what he got caught doing, any pol who does not so vote cannot be honest....are you listening Dems?"

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appears confused at extradition hearing

Assange faces 18 counts in the U.S., including conspiring to hack government computers and violating an espionage law.

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Drug companies reach 11th-hour deal to settle US opioids lawsuit

The US three dominant drug distributors and a big drugmaker reached a last-minute deal to settle a lawsuit over the opioid crisis just at the first federal trial was about to start.

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Canada set to elect Parliament in vote seen as threat to Trudeau

Marred by corruption and blackface scandals, Trudeau's Liberal Party could lose to the Conservatives, or win but fail to get a majority in Parliament.

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The impeachment fight is forcing the White House into damage-control mode

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.

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Romney confirms he is behind anonymous 'Pierre Delecto' Twitter account

Through the account, now private, Romney defended himself and liked tweets critical of President Donald Trump.

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Flamboyant speaker of Parliament may scupper Boris Johnson's Brexit plan

Speaker Bercow is known for his efforts to impose calm on the tumultuous chamber with bellows of "Order! Order!"

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Pentagon is considering leaving some U.S. forces in northeast Syria

The plan, if approved, would be the second time in less than a year that President Trump has reversed course on the conflict.

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Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to coastal town in US

The festival features a pumpkin parade with a marching band, floats, a pie-eating contest and pumpkin carving masterpieces on display

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U.S. troops cross into Iraq from Syria

About 30 trailers and Hummers carrying heavier duty equipment crossed, with troops in cars coming through, a source told Reuters.

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U.S. still experiencing nearly record-high-number of anti-Semitic incidents

The Anti-Defamation League said this year's numbers nearly matched the first six months of 2018.

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Lawyer? Lobbyist? Fixer? Rudy Giuliani's overseas activities leave trail of questions

Giuliani's international activities have raised questions about whom he represents and sent mixed messages to foreign governments, experts say.

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Warren says she will soon release plan to fund 'Medicare for All'

The Democratic presidential candidate has come under fire from 2020 rivals for declining to get into specifics about how she'll pay for her plan.

20/10/2019

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Mulvaney insists he didn't say Trump held up Ukraine aid for political reasons

Trump's acting chief of staff acknowledged a quid pro quo with Ukraine in a televised press conference at the White House Thursday, then walked it back.

20/10/2019

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Mulvaney defends Doral selection: Trump 'still considers himself to be in the hospitality business'

After pushback, Trump reversed course, announcing that his private Miami resort would no longer host the G-7 summit of world leaders.

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4 Lebanese officials resign amid growing anti-corruption protests

Ending rampant corruption is a central demand of the protestors, who say the country's leaders have used their positions to enrich themselves for decades.

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Riots in Chile leave at least three dead, state of emergency declared

Santiago and other Chilean cities have been engulfed by several days of rioting as protests continue over an increase in public transportation costs.

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NBA Hong Kong tweet a lesson for many firms

It's not just the NBA. There are hundreds of companies with ties and deep roots in China - everything from Amazon to Westinghouse.

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Health scare raises questions, and concern, for Sanders

Current and former aides acknowledge Elizabeth Warren has outpaced the Vermont independent.

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Hong Kong protesters set up roadblocks, clash with police as unrest continues

Police beefed up security measures for the unauthorized rally, the latest chapter in unrest that has disrupted life in the financial hub since early June.

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Andrew Yang's campaign is all about 'math.' But his numbers don't always add up.

On the debate stage Tuesday, wearing a "math" pin on his lapel, Yang reeled off numbers and data points about automation, the digital revolution, and a dying manufacturing industry.

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U.S. troops leaving Syria for western Iraq, Defense chief Esper says

U.S. forces have been pulling out of northern Syria amid growing chaos after Turkey invaded the region earlier this month.

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Forests of German myth under physical attack from drought and heat

Millions of trees are at risk of succumbing because of devastating heat. "The situation is catastrophic," said one lumberjack.

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No 'plan B': Iranian students despair as visa applications revoked

Some 20 Iranian students were barred from boarding flights to the U.S. during September, despite having the necessary paperwork.

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Boris Johnson stokes new Brexit battle with letter asking E.U. for delay — and another arguing against it

The prime minister was forced to request an extension after a day of yet more Brexit drama in Parliament postponed the verdict on his E.U. divorce deal.

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Trump says his Florida Doral resort will no longer host G7 summit

He reverses course after coming under fire for the choice because it could benefit him financially.

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