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Elizabeth Warren under fire at Democratic debate

''There's a difference between a plan and a pipe dream," Sen. Amy Klobuchar said to the Massachusetts Democrat.

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Fact checking the fourth Democratic debate

Three hours, 12 candidates. Here's how their claims stack up.

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Appeals court revives Trump emoluments lawsuit

A federal appeals court will re-hear a lawsuit that challenges President Trump's ownership of a luxury hotel five blocks from the White House.

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October Democratic Debate: Live updates from Ohio

NBC News' live blog of the fourth Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential election, hosted by CNN and the New York Times, in Westerville, Ohio, on Oct. 15, 2019.

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U.S. charges state-owned Turkish bank in multibillion-dollar sanctions-busting scheme

The charges against Halkbank are linked to a previous case involving Reza Zarrab, a Turkish banker who was arrested in March for evading U.S. sanctions.

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Pence refuses House request to provide documents related to Ukraine call

The vice president's office says it won't cooperate with a "self-proclaimed impeachment inquiry."

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DOJ has still not answered question about Firtash extradition, says senator's office

A U.S. senator's office says after 18 months it has no answer from the DOJ about why an oligarch linked to Paul Manafort hasn't been extradited to the U.S.

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Giuliani won't comply with congressional subpoena

In a letter to the House Intelligence Committee, an attorney for Giuliani called the impeachment inquiry "unconstitutional."

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NASA's first all-female spacewalk will now take place this week

Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will perform an urgent repair to the International Space Station's power system.

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Seattle’s 'gum wall' delights and disgusts in equal measure

Seattle's Pike Place Market attracts throngs of tourists every day but follow a cobbled street down beneath the market and you'll discover something altogether less wholesome...Seattle's infamous 'Gum Wall'.

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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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