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8 people dead in shootings in German city of Hanau, police report

It was not immediately clear who or what was behind the shootings at two locations in the city.

20/02/2020

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Trump expected to name Richard Grenell as acting head of intelligence

Grenell, the current U.S. ambassador to Germany, is a Trump loyalist with a history of stirring up trouble on Twitter.

20/02/2020

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Caucus chaos again? Experts fear vote-counting problems in Nevada

"It makes me queasy," one political science professor told NBC News, calling the system "incredibly complex."

19/02/2020

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Las Vegas Democratic debate live updates: Six candidates face off in Nevada

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg will take the stage for the first time.

19/02/2020

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Barr suggests big tech 'titans' no longer need legal shield

Companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter are facing growing calls from both parties to take more responsibility for the content on their platforms.

19/02/2020

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Coronavirus quarantine on Diamond Princess cruise ship 'chaotic,' Japanese expert claims

"Inside Diamond Princess, I was so scared," said Prof. Kentaro Iwata "I was so scared of getting COVID-19."

19/02/2020

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Trump admin offered Assange a pardon if he cleared Russia over email leak, lawyer says

Assange is being held at a British prison while fighting extradition to the United States on spying charges. His full court hearing is due to begin next week.

19/02/2020

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Two giant icebergs broke off Antarctica. Here's what that means for the continent's health.

Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier is one of the most closely watched pieces of ice on Earth. And scientists are warning about signs of climate change.

19/02/2020

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Harry and Meghan to start new life away from royal family next month

Couple will no longer have an office at Buckingham Palace, spokeswoman said.

19/02/2020

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Rod Blagojevich says he's a 'freed political prisoner' after Trump commutes sentence

As he spoke outside his Chicago home, Blagojevich's repeatedly dabbed blood from a cut on his chin from shaving. "Sorry about the blood," he said.

19/02/2020

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What is the 'boogaloo?' How online calls for a violent uprising are hitting the mainstream

The movement says it wants a second Civil War targeting liberal political opponents and law enforcement.

19/02/2020

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Sanders enters Wednesday's debate as the Democratic front-runner

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.

19/02/2020

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Bloomberg should apologize for comments about transgender people, LGBTQ rights group says

"Words matter and Mayor Bloomberg should apologize for using language that demoralizes and dehumanizes members of our community," the group said.

19/02/2020

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Coronavirus updates: Quarantine ends on cruise ship death toll passes 2,000

As the death toll for the coronavirus outbreak in China passes 2,000, here is the latest news for Wednesday Feb. 19.

19/02/2020

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Las Vegas debate: Buttigieg, Klobuchar sharpen attacks as battle for moderate lane heats up

The former South Bend mayor and the senator from Minnesota are competing for the same voters, and the fight is getting nasty.

19/02/2020

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Turkey's Erdogan says Syria offensive a 'matter of time' after talks with Russia

Erdogan said Turkey was determined to make Idlib a secure zone "no matter the cost."

19/02/2020

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Bloomberg and Obama: A more 'complicated' relationship than the ads suggest

The ex-New York mayor is spending millions on TV to tie himself to the popular former president. Here's the rest of the story.

19/02/2020

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Large majority of nonvoters plan to cast ballots in November, new report finds

Both pro- and anti-Trump attitudes were motivating factors to vote in 2020, with 19 percent supporting the president and 22 against.

19/02/2020

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Barr said to have considered resigning over Trump tweets

But a Justice Department spokeswoman said Tuesday night that "the attorney general has no plans" to leave the job.

19/02/2020

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'I'm a Trump-ocrat': Blagojevich thanks president for setting him free

After his release from prison, Blagojevich, who was a Democrat, said that he's "profoundly grateful" to President Donald Trump.

19/02/2020

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Bloomberg would sell company if elected, campaign says

Bloomberg's company is worth an estimated $40 billion.

19/02/2020

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Bloomberg is making his debate debut. His past face-offs may shed light on how he'll fare.

A campaign official said Bloomberg has been preparing for the spotlight, and he's readying to take plenty of "incoming fire."

19/02/2020

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Euroviews. Primary voters know Bernie Sanders can beat Trump with his vision for America ǀ View

With the slogan “Not me. Us,” Sanders acknowledges he’s part of something larger than himself: A movement for social justice and economic democracy to counter the threat of right-wing authoritarianism.

18/02/2020

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NBC News/WSJ poll: Sanders opens up double-digit lead nationally in Democratic race

The Vermont senator's lead in the Democratic race comes as former Vice President Joe Biden's standing has dropped by 11 points since January.

18/02/2020

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Earth's coral reefs could be gone by 2100, research finds

The bleak outlook forecasts that warming oceans and rising seas could have a devastating impact on ocean ecosystems.

18/02/2020

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5 things to watch for at the Democratic debate in Nevada

Mike Bloomberg joins the stage, Bernie Sanders leaps into front-runner status, and others fight to stay afloat at what's shaping up to be a lively faceoff.

18/02/2020