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Videos released by US and Iran both claim to show drone downing

Both sides are presenting evidence that they say supports their narratives around the shooting down of a drone.

21/06/2019

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Biden calls Booker to smooth things over after racial flap

The exchange of fire between the two presidential contenders came after the former VP spoke of his work with segregationist lawmakers in the Senate.

21/06/2019

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Democrats release 273-page transcript of closed-door interview with Hope Hicks

Lawmakers said that White House lawyers blocked Hicks from answering questions 155 times during congressional testimony on Wednesday.

21/06/2019

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Roger Stone violated gag order in Mueller probe: prosecutors

In court papers, prosecutors cited several examples of Stone allegedly violating the terms of the order barring him from discussing the Russia probe.

20/06/2019

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U.S. women beat Sweden at World Cup 2-0, complete group play undefeated

Lindsey Horan scored the tournament's fastest goal as the Americans now look forward to Spain — and perhaps to hosting France.

20/06/2019

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Hunching over the phone is giving some people horn-like skull bumps

Researchers found bony growths on the bases on skulls of around 400 adults, ages 18 to 86. Younger people had larger growths.

20/06/2019

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Roy Moore launches second run for Alabama Senate seat

A recent poll found that Moore has a net approval rating in the state, despite his previous campaign being derailed by allegations of sexual misconduct from several women.

20/06/2019

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Trump admin keeps Saudi Arabia off of child soldiers blacklist

Mike Pompeo overruled the advice of State Department officials who wanted to include Saudi Arabia on the list, said 3 sources familiar with the matter.

20/06/2019

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Facebook's new rapid response team has a crucial task: Avoid fueling another genocide

The Strategic Response team's job is to find and help put in place concrete changes to Facebook's products that could prevent violence in conflict-torn countries.

20/06/2019

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'It is an insult': Top Dems demand Trump admin reverse delay to Harriet Tubman $20 bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to the Treasury Department's IG requesting an investigation into the decision to delay the redesign.

20/06/2019

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Probe into downed MH17 has accused 4 men of murder — here's why

Dutch-led investigators have outlined the complex web of evidence behind the murder charges brought against four men this week.

20/06/2019

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Court rules U.K. must reconsider arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Anti-weapons campaigners say British bombs and jets are fueling violence in Yemen, where a Saudi-led war against Iran-backed rebels has raged since 2015.

20/06/2019

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Trump: 'Iran made a very big mistake!'

The president tweeted the assessment ahead of a White House meeting following the downing of a U.S. military drone, amid escalating tensions between the two nations.

20/06/2019

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Supreme Court allows huge cross to remain on public land

The ruling reverses a lower court decision on the 40-foot high war memorial in suburban Washington, D.C.

20/06/2019

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Biden has long viewed a war in Iran without Congress' approval as impeachable

Joe Biden's presidential campaign says his views haven't changed, but his 2007 remarks also show a more cautious view of impeachment in general.

20/06/2019

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Democratic candidates find their outrage scale is different from Trump's

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.

20/06/2019

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The 'Mad Hatter Gin & Tea Party' lands in Hollywood

Guests must choose a hat, the more flamboyant the better, and listen for instructions from the 'Cheshire Cat' before they are allowed into the tea party.

20/06/2019

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Sex toy maker sues NYC transit for refusing their ads, allowing erectile dysfunction ads

Dame Products alleges the New York City MTA discriminated against their ads while allowing phallic art promoting impotency medication.

20/06/2019

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Glaciers on the Himalayas are melting fast, spy images reveal

The region called "The Third Pole" because it has so much ice is melting at twice the rate it was before the year 2000, a recent study revealed.

20/06/2019

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Surf's up, skis down: How climate change is affecting sports

Extreme weather is affecting summer and winter sports alike — mostly for the worse.

20/06/2019

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What is 'Medicare for All' and how would it work?

The far-reaching health care plan has touched off a fierce debate. Here's a breakdown of what exactly it is and which candidates are for, against or lukewarm on it.

20/06/2019

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Syrian refugee charged with plotting to bomb Pennsylvania church

Mustafa Mousab Alowemer, 21, recorded a video of himself pledging an oath of allegiance to the leader of ISIS, court documents say.

20/06/2019

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Military official says no U.S. drones in Iranian airspace after report of downed aircraft

"No U.S. drone was operating in Iranian airspace today," a spokesman for Central Command said, after an Iranian report a U.S. drone was shot down.

20/06/2019

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NASA wants robots to sniff out moon pits for lunar habitats

The sinkhole-like structures might contain valuable resources or provide shelter for astronauts.

19/06/2019

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Bernie Sanders lashes out at Donald Trump as presidential race hots up

As the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 US presidential election hots up, Bernie Sanders didn't pull any punches as he lashed out at Donald Trump

19/06/2019

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GOP senator wants to remove a key legal protection for tech giants

Sen. Josh Hawley's bill would change how big tech platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are offered immunity from liability for users' content.

19/06/2019