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2 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan after vehicle is hit by roadside bomb

The Taliban immediately took responsibility for the attack. Qari Yusouf Ahmadi, a Taliban spokesman, said it occurred in the southern Kandahar province.

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Everyday Australians step up as relentless wildfires push country to the brink

Australians have organized a series of grassroots disaster-relief networks, offering a wide range of help to thousands of people who were displaced in recent weeks.

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Taiwan's president wins as voters back tough China stance

Beijing considers self-governing Taiwan a renegade province to be brought under its control, by force if necessary.

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North Korea says it won't restart nuclear talks despite Trump's birthday message to Kim

"Although Chairman Kim Jong Un has good personal feelings about President Trump, they are, in the true sense of the word, 'personal'," foreign ministry adviser Kim Kye Gwan said Saturday.

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The Equal Rights Amendment could soon hit a major milestone. It may be 40 years too late.

Opponents of the ERA say the deadline for states to ratify the 28th Amendment expired in 1982, and that advocates need to restart the process.

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How Jerusalem's ancient past is the battleground for its future

Palestinians blame a major U.S.-backed Israeli archaeological dig for making this and other homes unlivable.

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Iranian military says it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian plane

The Iranian military statement reportedly blamed "human error." All 176 people aboard the plane were killed.

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Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who modernized Oman, dies at 79

Under the Mideast's longest-ruling monarch, Oman became known as a welcoming tourist destination and a key Mideast interlocutor.

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Bernie Sanders takes narrow lead in Iowa poll, Buttigieg support slips

The Vermont senator has seen a comeback since his heart attack and pulled slightly ahead in what remains a tight race.

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Experts find nearly three dozen U.S. voting systems connected to internet

A team of election security experts used a "Google for servers" to challenge claims that voting machines do not connect to the internet and found some did.

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Blindsiding Trump, most Republican governors have agreed to accept refugees

Both backers and foes of the White House position attribute the unexpected support for refugees to the influence of religious groups, especially evangelical leaders.

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Trump weighs in on Harry and Meghan royal split, defends the queen: 'I think it's sad'

"I just have such respect for the queen. I don't think this should be happening to her," the president told Fox News.

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When will Trump's Senate trial start and how long will it last? The picture begins to take shape.

There's a chance the proceedings could be taking place at the same time Democrats in Iowa are voting on who they want to replace the president.

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From infotainment to helicopter cabs, the auto industry is flying high at Consumer Electronics Show

Before you even step inside, one "smart" car will set your seat to the right position, turn on your favorite tunes, and program the GPS for your next destination.

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CES 2020: The big takeaways from tech's weirdest trade show

We may not have our own flying cars — yet — but at least we can talk to our faucets.

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Sen. Susan Collins working with 'small group' of Republicans to ensure witnesses at Trump's trial

Collins refused to say how many GOP senators she's working with, but said "I am hopeful that we can reach an agreement" to proceed with Trump's trial.

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Marianne Williamson drops out of 2020 presidential race

The self-help author struggled to be taken seriously in the crowded Democratic field, but her colorful debate performances went viral.

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NASA graduates new class of astronauts for missions to the moon, Mars

The newly minted astronauts are the first to receive their pins under the space agency's Artemis program.

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What is Trump's 'beautiful' acronym for NATO in Middle East? NATOME

"I'm good at names, right?" Trump asked reporters.

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Game on: Dems prepare to counter Trump on Facebook

While many Democratic politicians and academics are hammering Facebook for its ad policies, smaller liberal groups are breathing a sigh of relief.

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Teacher killed, students wounded when student opens fire at school in Mexico

The armed student also died in the incident at a private school in northern Mexico.

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Pelosi prepares to send articles of impeachment to Senate, will consult with Democrats on Tuesday

Pelosi has been facing pressure from within her party and Senate Republicans to send over the articles of impeachment to being the trial.

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Trump admin hits Iran with new sanctions, targets 8 officials involved in 'destabilizing activities'

"As long as Iran's outlaw ways continue, we will continue to impose sanctions," Secretary of Mike Pompeo said.

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'Why?': 10-year-old girl and newlyweds among 176 victims of plane crash in Iran

A Canadian man whose wife and 10-year-old daughter were on the plane said he no longer knows who he is without them.

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Video shows koalas, other animals hurt in Australia's fires getting help

Over 1 billion animals are estimated to have died in the fires. A veterinary officer said one koala's injury was "like a very severe burn in a human who walked across hot coals."

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For the upcoming Iowa contest, pay close attention to age and ideology

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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