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Rocket blast at U.S. Embassy in Kabul on 9/11 anniversary

It was the first major attack in the Afghan capital since President Donald Trump abruptly called off U.S.-Taliban talks over the weekend.

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Euroviews. Twitter diplomacy: The “Money Heist” of Trump’s Foreign Policy ǀ View

We should, as observers, check our emotions and learn to play Trump’s “long game”: evaluate the bigger picture, remembering the advice from “Money Heist”: “If you finally get them a happy ending, you’ll be the country’s hero, but if it ends up in a long string of dead people, we'll all be screwed."

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In Abaco Islands, the letter D marks the site of a grim recovery effort

More than a week after Hurricane Dorian slammed the Abaco Islands, the search and rescue efforts have shifted to recovering the remains of those killed by storm.

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It just got a little easier for low-income women in this Texas city to access abortion care

Austin's latest budget includes funds to help women who live there overcome barriers to access, like the cost of travel to and from a clinic.

11/09/2019

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9/11 first responder: Toxic dust led to cancer, then treatment made it worse

Tom Frey became sick years after working in the toxic dust and smoke: It's like "a fire in my lungs."

10/09/2019

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Voting underway in closely watched North Carolina special election

After last year's results were thrown out due to fraud in the 9th Congressional District, Trump's standing is on the line as Democrat Dan McCready takes on Republican Dan Bishop.

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Twitter users mock new iPhone camera, compare it to fidget spinner

"iPhone 11 Pro cameras straight up look like Philips Shaver!" The iPhone 11 Pro costs $999, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max is $1,099.

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One of Antarctica's most unstable glaciers may be thinning faster than previously thought

The disturbing conclusion comes from a new look at vintage film from an aerial survey of the icy continent from the 1970s.

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As frustration with Bolton mounted, Trump reached out to ex-adviser McMaster

In phone calls to McMaster, Trump told his second national security adviser that he misses him.

10/09/2019

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Hit YouTuber Ryan ToysReview accused of deceiving kids with paid content

A complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission accuses the online wunderkind of subjecting preschoolers to ads disguised as toy reviews.

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House passes $300M bill requiring carbon monoxide detectors in public housing

An NBC News investigation found that at least 13 public housing residents have died from carbon monoxide poisoning since 2003.

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Democrats push new gun measures as GOP huddles with Trump

Top congressional Republicans were expected to meet with the president at the White House Tuesday afternoon.

10/09/2019

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Apple event: A new iPhone and details on subscriptions services

With smartphone sales slowing globally, Apple has begun to emphasize its subscription services — but it also rolled out an iPhone with a dual camera system.

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NOAA chief defends unsigned Dorian statement, but praises Alabama office that contradicted Trump

"The purpose of the NOAA statement was to clarify the technical aspects and potential impacts of Dorian," NOAA acting Administrator Neil Jacobs said.

10/09/2019

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Trump fires John Bolton as national security adviser

"I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House," Trump tweeted Tuesday.

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Trump says he has fired US national security advisor John Bolton

Donald Trump says he has fired US national security advisor John Bolton

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State AGs kept taking money from opioid firms while negotiating multi-billion-dollar settlements

As of June the GOP and Democratic attorneys general associations were still taking six figures from the companies that states are suing.

10/09/2019

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Israel's Netanyahu seeks to annex parts of West Bank 'in coordination' with U.S.

The announcement was an apparent last-ditch attempt to attract right-wing voters before country heads to the polls.

10/09/2019

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Robes, Black Rod and flamingos: How the U.K. just shut down its Parliament

Lawmakers tried to pin down the speaker of the House of Commons, others sang a socialist anthem.

10/09/2019

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Iranian female soccer fan dies after setting herself on fire

The woman was detained for dressing as a man to sneak into a soccer stadium to watch a match. She set herself on fire upon learning she could spend six months in prison.

10/09/2019

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Watch: California surfing dogs hang ten to help orphaned pets

The dog days of summer may be gone, but that didn't stop these canine competitors. The Surf Dog Surf-a-thon has been raising money for orphaned pets for 14 years.

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Surfing dogs hit the waves in California

The Helen Woodward Animal Center held its 14th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sunday (September 8) in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

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'Here we go again': Young Americans turn to memes, dark humor in face of recession

"A lot of us are in a lot of college debt, jobs are hard to get," said one young person who posted to Twitter about a possible recession.

10/09/2019

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North Carolina will remain a hot spot through November 2020

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.

10/09/2019

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North Korea fires 2 projectiles after offering talks with US

North Korea says it's willing to re-start nuclear talks if the U.S. will accept new conditions.

10/09/2019

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US states launch probe into Google as tech giants come under scrutiny

Tech giants were once praised as engines of economic growth but have increasingly come under fire for allegedly misusing their clout.

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