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House subpoenas defense secretary, Trump budget chief for Ukraine documents

Democrats have so far issued five subpoenas as part of the impeachment probe.

07/10/2019

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'Disaster,' 'Betrayal,' 'Mistake': Republicans slam Trump's Syria pullout

Several GOP lawmakers, including prominent Trump allies, excoriated the president's decision to pull the U.S. out of northern Syria and let Turkey move in.

07/10/2019

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Former Ukraine envoy Volker steps down from McCain Institute post

In a statement, Volker said attention on his role in President Trump's efforts to get Ukraine to investigate a political opponent has been a "distraction."

07/10/2019

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'Disgusting': U.S. politicians call out NBA for cowing to China amid Houston Rockets controversy

"Moment of truth for NBA," Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., tweeted. "Will they bow to pressure from repressive, authoritarian govt?"

07/10/2019

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Trump loses New York court fight to keep tax returns hidden

Trump had sued bid to block a subpoena from the Manhattan district attorney seeking eight years of personal and business tax documents.

07/10/2019

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Conspiracy theories go mainstream inside the GOP

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.

07/10/2019

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U.K. pushes for return of U.S. diplomat's wife after deadly crash

A 42-year-old American woman is being treated as a suspect in the investigation into a motorcycle crash that killed a 19-year-old man.

07/10/2019

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Trump's backing for Turkey's Syria plan could cause havoc in an unstable region, experts warn

"It seems that the policy of the United States is to betray their friends and allies," said the spokesperson for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

07/10/2019

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Trio awarded Nobel Medicine prize for learning how cells use oxygen

The three scientists found "the molecular switch for how to adapt" when oxygen levels in the body vary.

07/10/2019

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Forget Trump and Biden. For Ukraine, the scandal is still corruption.

Prosecutor General Ruslan Riaboshapka said Friday that Ukraine is reviewing past investigations into the owner of a company that once employed former Vice President Joe Biden's son as a board member,

07/10/2019

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Iraq blames 'malicious' hands as toll from unrest tops 100

The protests began with demands for jobs and an end to corruption, and now include calls for justice for those killed in the protests.

07/10/2019

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Protests block roads in European cities, urging climate action

Founded in Britain last year, Extinction Rebellion now has chapters in some 50 countries.

07/10/2019

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Protesters charged in first use of Hong Kong's new mask ban

Tens of thousands of masked protesters marched defiantly in the city center Sunday.

07/10/2019

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What we know about Trump's baseless conspiracy about the Bidens and China

There's no evidence of wrongdoing on behalf of either the former vice president or his son, in China or elsewhere.

07/10/2019

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Supreme Court set to take up gay rights, DACA, religious freedom

The high court could also consider gun rights and the future of the Electoral College.

07/10/2019

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Hot air balloons float in New Mexico skies at annual fiesta

The annual event kicked off on Saturday, but balloons were mostly tethered to the ground because of fog.

07/10/2019

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Houston Rockets GM apologizes for tweet supporting Hong Kong protestors

Daryl Morey said he didn't mean to offend the team's "significant support" among Chinese fans and sponsors, but leaders across the political divide defended him.

07/10/2019

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'Left in the dark':' Family of U.K. teen killed in crash involving spouse of U.S. diplomat seeks answers

Harry Dunn, 19, was killed in late August in a collision near RAF Coughton, an air force base in Northamptonshire in central England that is used by the United States.

06/10/2019

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Biden said he was prepared for Trump attacks, but now he's struggling to respond

The president's attacks on the Democratic frontrunner are threatening his campaign at an already perilous moment.

06/10/2019

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Trump allies respond to second whistleblower: 'Why should I care?'

Republicans also said Trump was not serious when he suggested that China look into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.

06/10/2019

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At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight as government promises reform

Nearly a 100 have died in the protests since Tuesday as Iraqis protests against rampant corruption and wrecked infrastructure.

06/10/2019

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Trump finds good economy is hard to deliver

"In America, the big get bigger and the small go out," said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue

06/10/2019

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Second whistleblower comes forward in Trump-Ukraine scandal

The first whistleblower complaint about President Donald Trump's phone call with the Ukrainian president led to Democrats' impeachment inquiry.

06/10/2019

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Legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker dies at 80

Baker wielded his blues power and jazz technique to help break open popular music.

06/10/2019

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Sen. Collins is an endangered Republican. Impeachment could make her more so.

The Maine lawmaker has a reputation as a moderate, but some say there's no room in the middle when it comes to removing Trump.

06/10/2019

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LGBTQ Syrian refugees forced to chose between their families and who they are

"It broke my heart that my parents were the ones I was most afraid of," said Fuad al-Essa.

06/10/2019