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Federal judges weigh fate of Obamacare as Trump tries to gut the law

Red states and blue states are battling over the future of the health care program.

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US state not doing enough to fix earthquake-vulnerable buildings

"I don't want to frighten people," one expert said. "But I think it's important to be transparent. This is a real issue."

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Woman who encouraged boyfriend's suicide, appeals to Supreme Court

Lawyers for Carter argued that her conviction violated her constitutional right to freedom of speech.

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Black women mayors: A rising force in major American cities

At Essence Fest in New Orleans, many of these leaders converged to discuss the challenges their cities face — and the solutions they've brought to the table.

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Mitch McConnell, who opposes reparations, is descended from two slave owners

McConnell has opposed paying reparations to descendants of slaves, though census records show his family, like many others, benefited from their labor.

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Swalwell ends presidential campaign less than two weeks after first debate

The California Democrat had struggled to gain traction in the crowded primary field.

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Florida principal reassigned after saying Holocaust was not "factual"

After furor and calls for his resignation, the Palm Beach County school board announced the principal would be moved to an administrative role.

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Watch again: Trump touts environment record amid criticism

The address aimed at touting progress in some areas while defying criticism from environmental groups who have blasted his steps to slash green regulations and back out of global efforts to fight climate change.

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Kevin Spacey accuser pleads Fifth on missing phone

The Oscar winner has been charged for an alleged groping incident at a bar in Nantucket in 2016 .

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Oldest American, who just turned 114, is 'feisty' and loves sweets

She still has an excellent blood pressure and heart rate, but has one vice, her visiting nurse said.

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NY Gov. Cuomo signs bill allowing Congress to access Trump's state tax returns

The measure ensures that "no one is above the law," the governor said in a statement.

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U.K. scrambles to make nice after top diplomat blasts Trump

The British government said the revelation was a matter of regret. "We believe the leak is unacceptable," Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said Monday.

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For Democrats next November, the middle still matters

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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'The Terminator' convicted of war crimes in Congo

"Some bodies were found naked, some had their hands tied up and some had their heads crushed. Several bodies were disemboweled."

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Biden's post-debate South Carolina support: Strong — but not certain

Amid signs some black voters may be rethinking their support, party leaders in the state say that it will take more than a few bad news cycles for Biden to lose serious ground.

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Search to expand for American scientist missing on Greek island

"If anyone can find her way out of a difficult situation it is Suzanne," said the employer for American scientist Suzanne Eaton, who vanished last week.

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Indonesia issues tsunami warning after magnitude-6.9 earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered 115 miles southeast of the city of Manado at a depth of 15 miles.

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Trump 'determined' to add citizenship question to the census, immigration official says

"I think the president has expressed determination," top immigration official Ken Cuccinelli said. "He's noted that the Supreme Court didn't say this can't be asked."

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Amash doesn't rule out presidential bid, says Pelosi should start impeachment

"From a principled moral position, she's making a mistake," Amash said of Pelosi's impeachment stance. "From a strategic position, she's making a mistake."

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Trump reaches highest approval rating of presidency in latest poll

However, most Americans in The Washington Post/ABC News poll released Sunday say Trump has not acted in a way that is fitting and proper for a president.

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U.K.'s top diplomat in U.S. reportedly blasts Trump in leaked memos

NBC News has not seen or verified the existence of the diplomatic cables.

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Data: Red & Blue voters vacation differently

Data show how deeply the red/blue split runs through the culture, right down to how we vacation.

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'Blacklisted' political consultants profit from Democrats' civil war

The fight centers on campaign operatives working for progressive insurgents trying to oust incumbent House members.