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Christopher Columbus statue vandalised with red paint in San Francisco

Several Christopher Columbus statues were vandalised with red paint and messages against the 15th-century Italian navigator on Monday when the US holiday named after one of the first Europeans to reach the Americas was being celebrated.

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Scientists aim to make 3D map of entire world before climate change ruins it

We're going to need a lot of lasers.

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Watch: San Francisco Columbus statue vandalised on namesake US holiday

The Italian navigator has become a polarising figure in the country and there have been calls for Columbus Day to be renamed "Indigenous Peoples Day".

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Watch NASA unveil the spacesuits astronauts will wear on the moon, Mars

The suits are designed to outperform those used during the Apollo program.

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As the U.S. withdraws, Assad and Putin are emerging as the winners in Syria

Analysis: Damascus and Moscow are now in a much stronger position in the region, following Turkey's assault and the ongoing U.S. withdrawal.

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Democratic debate provides a break from Ukraine and impeachment

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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Hong Kong's Lam says senator's police state allegation is 'irresponsible'

"For this particular senator to describe Hong Kong as becoming a police state is totally irresponsible and unfounded," Hong Kong's leader said.

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More than 160,000 have fled northern Syria as Turkish offensive continues

One human rights observer called the flight from the region a "catastrophic civilian displacement."

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Japan typhoon death toll rises to 66

"The river has never flooded like this before, and some houses have been completely swept away," said one survivor.

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Bulgaria's soccer team awaits punishment for racist fans

Bulgarian fans made Nazi salutes and directed monkey noises at England's black players during a Euro 2020 qualifier.

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Protests erupt after Spain convicts leading Catalan separatists

Police fired foam bullets and used batons against the thousands of protesters who converged at Barcelona's airport.

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Democratic debate in Ohio: 5 things to watch

Analysis: Targeting Trump could be the ticket for candidates to get to a second look from voters

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Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey over its military operation in Syria

US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Turkey over its military operation in Syria — a move Democrats are calling "too little, too late".

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Bolton called Ukrainian investigation effort a 'drug deal,' witness tells Congress

Former Russian analyst Fiona Hill testified to members of Congress Monday behind closed doors.

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White House tried to limit what former Russia aide Fiona Hill could say to Congress, letters show

The White House did not try and block her from testifying but told her lawyers about areas that could fall under executive privilege.

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E.U. ambassador to testify that ex-Ukraine ambassador was 'great' despite Trump ouster

Marie Yovanovitch told Congress last week that Trump personally pressured the State Department to have her removed from her position.

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Behind a violent Trump meme, a prolific creator and and a community rooting for more

As pro-Trump digital creator communities have grown, they've found traction with people close to Trump and even the president himself.

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What is a tardigrade?

Tiny animals with an outsized ability to survive in harsh environments, tardigrades are widely used in scientific research.

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Giuliani says he has 'nothing to do with' oligarch at edges of Trump-Ukraine affair

"The Firtash thing is a smear job," Giuliani told NBC News, denying that he had discussed the matter with Trump.

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Fourth Democratic debate in Ohio: Everything you need to know

The number of candidates packed on stage at Otterbein University is expected to be the largest yet.

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Pope's bodyguard resigns over new financial leaks scandal

The Vatican said its police chief, 57-year-old Domenico Giani, bore no responsibility for a leaked police flyer but resigned to avoid disrupting the investigation.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Live updates and the latest news

Congress is back in session and more closed-door testimony is expected, among other developments.

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Trump's former top Russia aide set to testify in impeachment inquiry

Hill's appearance has caused concern among those close to Trump, a former senior White House official told NBC News.

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Trump's decision on Syria has already turned into a foreign policy disaster

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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Kurdish forces strike deal with Assad, Putin to repel Turkey

Kurdish troops have turned to the Syrian government and Russia for help, as U.S. forces move out of the region.

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Gunpowder, robes and ritual: Key Brexit week kicks off with Queen's speech

The state opening of Parliament is about as flamboyant as it gets, with ceremonies dating back 400 years.

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