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Trump warns on impeachment payback: 'You'll see'

Trump showed little sign of wanting to mend fences with Democrats, saying there is "a lot of evil on that side."

07/02/2020

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Federal appeals court dismisses Trump emoluments case

The suit was dismissed on technical grounds

07/02/2020

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What stands out after Iowa is Bernie Sanders' limited crossover appeal

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.

07/02/2020

USA

Eight Americans diagnosed with coronavirus on cruise ship off Japan

"Being alone in the hospital in a foreign country where people don't speak my language, that's definitely a concern," said Rebecca Frasure of Oregon.

07/02/2020

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Juice jacking: Why you should avoid public phone charging stations

Hackers can load malware into charging stations at place like airports and malls, allowing them to steal the data of unsuspecting users, experts warn.

07/02/2020

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China to investigate death of doctor who blew whistle on Coronavirus

Since his death, Li has become a hero in China and was the subject of more than two million posts on social media.

07/02/2020

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Euroviews. Trump's Senate acquittal is a reminder that impeachment was always about 2020 ǀ View

American democracy is flawed and wounded, but it has still been a check on Trump. And on Election Day, it can be again.

07/02/2020

USA

Trump's former Navy Secretary Richard Spencer will endorse Mike Bloomberg for president

Richard Spencer, fired for objecting to Trump's intervention in the Gallagher case, will be the first Trump appointee to back a possible Trump opponent.

07/02/2020

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Coronavirus updates: 8 more Americans diagnosed on cruise ship as death toll hits 638

As confirmed cases reach more than 31,000 in mainland China, here is the latest you need to know.

07/02/2020

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White House says U.S. killed Qassim al-Rimi, leader of al-Qaeda in Yemen

His group "committed unconscionable violence against civilians in Yemen and sought to conduct and inspire numerous attacks against the United States and our forces," the statement said,

07/02/2020

USA

NBC News review of Iowa caucus vote finds potential errors, inconsistencies

The results as reported by the Iowa Democratic Party raise questions about the accuracy of the outcome of the first-in-the-nation vote.

07/02/2020

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On Facebook, anti-vaxxers pushed a mom not to give her son tamiflu. He later died.

Facebook groups that routinely traffic in anti-vaccination propaganda have become a resource for people seeking out a wide variety of medical information.

06/02/2020

USA

Sanders claims victory in Iowa, but no winner has been declared

Incomplete results show the Vermont senator running neck and neck with Buttigieg.

06/02/2020

USA

TSA destroys prominent Malian musician's custom-made traditional instrument

"Would US customs have dared to dismantle a Stradivarius?" said Ballaké Sissoko.

06/02/2020

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Barr says no investigations into 2020 candidates, campaigns without his approval

His directive follows a report by the Justice Department's inspector general that harshly criticized the FBI's investigation of the 2016 Trump campaign.

06/02/2020

USA

Trump celebrates acquittal, denounces 'vicious' opponents in post-impeachment insult blitz

In rambling remarks, Trump referred to "dirty cops," "leakers," "liars" and "bad people" he blamed for his impeachment.

06/02/2020

USA

U.S. citizen kidnapped in Afghanistan, U.S. officials say

In November, the Taliban freed two Western hostages, including an American, after holding them in captivity for more than three years.

06/02/2020

USA

Pelosi unleashes on Trump: 'I shredded his state of his mind address'

Pelosi added that it was "entirely appropriate" for her to tear up the speech "considering some of the other exuberances … [it was] the courteous thing to do." She also called it a "dignified act."

06/02/2020

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Obama admin was ill-prepared for Russian election meddling: Senate intel report

Obama's national security adviser, Susan Rice, told staff to hold off on any cyber retaliation options against Russia, the report said.

06/02/2020

USA

Romney bracing for 'unimaginable' consequences as Trump attacks his impeachment vote

The president and his allies are waging war on the Utah senator.

06/02/2020

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Flowers and wreaths laid on the Hollywood star of Kirk Douglas

Actor Kirk Douglas has died at the age of 103. Flowers were placed on his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His son, actor Michael Douglas, announced the news on Instagram on 5. February.

06/02/2020

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Italian astronaut returns to earth, after six-month ISS stay

Luca Parmitano handed over control of the International Space Station station on 5. February 2020 to Oleg Skripochka.

06/02/2020

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Buttigieg, Sanders neck and neck in Iowa with nearly all votes reported

The results of Monday's Iowa caucuses were delayed after there were problems with a smartphone app.

06/02/2020

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'Dishonest and corrupt': Trump rails against enemies after acquittal

The Senate found the president not guilty on abuse of power and obstruction of justice on Wednesday.

06/02/2020

USA

Romney's vote changed the narrative if not the outcome of 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.

06/02/2020

USA

Euroviews. Nancy Pelosi tearing up Trump's speech is the tipping point Democrats need ǀ View

Why was Pelosi so angry? Maybe it was the fact that Trump is totally getting away with undermining the election. Or maybe it was all the lying.

06/02/2020