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A deadly virus is spreading in marine mammals. Scientists say climate change is to blame.

The study adds to growing research that global warming is having some unexpected impacts on animal and human health.

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Judge orders Trump to pay $2 million for misusing his foundation

The money raised "was used for Mr. Trump's political campaign and disbursed by Mr. Trump's campaign staff," the judge noted.

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Watchdog group: Trump DHS pick made false claims about role in family separation policy

NBC News reported Chad Wolf sent an email listing "family separation" of migrants as an option. Wolf later told Congress he was uninvolved in the policy.

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Warren would 'love to explain' how much Bill Gates would pay under her wealth tax

"I promise it's not $100 billion," Warren tweeted, saying she'd be happy to go over her plan with the former Microsoft CEO if they get the chance.

07/11/2019

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Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, skips impeachment deposition

Bolton's lawyer previously made it clear that he would not appear voluntarily.

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Democrats demand Syria plan from Trump

The letter comes as Trump plans to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House next week.

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Man arrested in Mexico highway ambush is no longer a suspect, authorities say

Preliminary information indicates that a man arrested Tuesday is not linked to the killings of nine American citizens, including six children, a Mexican official said.

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On Trump impeachment, Democrats try keep it simple

Analysis: Their challenge is to convince the public that the president acted corruptly — and that they are seeking the right remedy.

07/11/2019

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Health care helped Democrats win in Kentucky but 2020 candidates are changing the playbook

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.

07/11/2019

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Mask-wearing Hong Kong students turn graduation into protest

Graduates donned Guy Fawkes masks and carried banners sharing anti-government slogans at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on Thursday.

07/11/2019

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China, U.S. set to lift tariff hikes as talks advance

Negotiators agreed to a "phased cancellation" of tariff hikes if talks progress, a Chinese official confirmed.

07/11/2019

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At least 37 killed in attack on Canadian mine convoy in Burkina Faso

The attack is the deadliest in recent years as the military struggles to contain Islamist violence that has overrun parts of Burkina Faso.

07/11/2019

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Trump attacks Democrats as 'totalitarian,' 'doing illegal acts'

The president continued his campaign efforts for off-cycle candidates with a Louisiana rally Wednesday night, a day after a tough loss for his favored gubernatorial candidate in Kentucky.

07/11/2019

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Jeff Sessions to announce bid to win his old Senate seat back

It has been made clear to Sessions that President Donald Trump intends to campaign against him.

06/11/2019

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Democrats' wins come with a warning sign: African-American voters

Analysis: Boosting black voters' enthusiasm in the post-Obama era is central to the party's chances of defeating Trump in 2020.

06/11/2019

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Welcome to 'Adversaria': How a fake town and real hackers battle test officials for Election Day 2020

In the fictional American town of "Adversaria," federal and local law enforcement officials battled against hackers who used a deep bag of tricks to disrupt election day.

06/11/2019

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Intel officials want CIA Director Gina Haspel to protect Ukraine whistleblower from Trump

As Trump allies denounce the whistleblower, pressure is building on CIA Director Gina Haspel to take a stand, say current and ex intelligence officials.

06/11/2019

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Newly elected legislator, who flipped off Trump, says she's more than just a crude gesture

"I feel the same as I did in 2017, if not stronger, about what's going on in our country," she told NBC News.

06/11/2019

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White House to add staff for impeachment response

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and ex-Treasury spokesman Tony Sayegh are being brought on board to help the White House.

06/11/2019

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False alarm triggers police response at Amsterdam airport

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee said it was investigating a security incident on an aircraft, but the airline later apologized for a false alarm.

06/11/2019

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November Democratic debate to feature 'balanced' number of questions for candidates

The two-hour debate is being held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta on Nov. 20.

06/11/2019

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Top diplomat in Ukraine directly ties Trump to quid pro quo

"That was my clear understanding, that security assistance money would not come until the president [of Ukraine] committed to pursue" investigations, Bill Taylor told Congress.

06/11/2019

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California discloses Facebook probe, demands Zuckerberg's emails

"We have to uncover facts," said California's attorney general.

06/11/2019

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Read the full transcript of top diplomat Bill Taylor's impeachment testimony

Taylor testified behind closed doors last month as part of the Trump impeachment inquiry.

06/11/2019

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Prosecutor says Roger Stone lied under oath because 'the truth looked bad for Donald Trump'

Longtime Trump pal Stone is on trial for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing its investigation into his contact with Wikileaks

06/11/2019

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Ayanna Pressley backs Warren for president, splitting with rest of 'the squad'

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib backed Warren's progressive rival, Bernie Sanders.

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