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Debate pile-on from rivals shows Warren's strengths and weaknesses

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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Harry Dunn's family reject Trump's 'bombshell' offer to meet Anne Sacoolas

"The bombshell was dropped not soon after we walked in the room: Anne Sacoolas was in the building and was willing to meet with us," Dunn's mother said.

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Defense Secretary Mark Esper won't comply with impeachment inquiry

In a letter sent to House Democrats on Tuesday, the Department of Defense argues that the subpoena is invalid and violates executive privilege.

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Euroviews. The fake Trump shooting video is the result of decades of media demonization by conservatives ǀ View

Trump didn't start this fire, but he stoked the flames as the antagonizer-in-chief, bringing us to a dangerous new low in American life.

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Erdogan rejects Syria ceasefire ahead of Pence, Pompeo visit

Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were due to leave for Ankara Wednesday to advocate for a ceasefire.

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Russian investigators raid Kremlin critic Navalny's offices

Investigators opened a money laundering case in August after Navalny called for people to demonstrate in central Moscow.

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Security camera spots SOS from woman lost for three days in Australia

"There was a bit of euphoria that, wow there's our break," police said of the the SOS message.

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Kim rides horse on sacred peak, vows to fight U.S. sanctions

The pictures led to speculation Kim may be considering a new strategy in his dealings with the U.S.

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Prince Harry delivers emotional speech about fatherhood

The Duke of Sussex said he had a newfound appreciation for the sick children's charity WellChild after becoming a parent.

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Klobuchar uses the Democratic debate to show she's the Warren-stopper

Analysis: Some Democrats want another moderate option. The Minnesota senator's performance could get her a second look.

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Chaos as Hong Kong lawmakers thwart leader's annual address

Even Even before Lam delivered the speech, one of the protesting lawmakers, Claudia Mo, dismissed the address as a "shame and a sham."

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Who won the Democratic debate in October?

12 candidates faced off for three hours on the stage in Westerville, Ohio.

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AOC, Omar set to endorse Bernie Sanders for president

Ocasio-Cortez was a volunteer for the Vermont independent senator's 2016 campaign for the White House.

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George Kent tells lawmakers he was told to 'lay low' after raising concerns about Giuliani

The state department official who worked on Ukraine said the White House chief of staff tapped three political appointees to oversee efforts.

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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.

16/10/2019

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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."

15/10/2019

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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.

15/10/2019

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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'.

15/10/2019

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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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