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New video appears to show Trump and Lev Parnas at Florida club

The recording further calls into question Trump's assertion that he doesn't know Parnas and his associate Igor Fruman.

31/01/2020

USA

Schiff slams GOP senators on whistleblower questions: 'Disgraceful'

"Members of this body used to care about the protection of whistleblower identities," Schiff told the senators.

31/01/2020

USA

Memo shows CBP ordered agents to question Iranian-Americans at the border

Despite agency denials, a memo shows a Customs and Border Protection office ordered agents to question Iranian-Americans after Gen. Soleimani's death.

30/01/2020

USA

Outside groups unite to back Bernie Sanders as Democratic attacks on him mount

The independent expenditure effort is dubbed "People Power for Bernie."

30/01/2020

USA

Iowa anxiety: Caucus-goers say the pressure to get it 'right' has never been higher

Many voters in this first-in-the-nation contest say they feel special pressure to pick a winner this year, leaving them more conflicted and confused than ever before.

30/01/2020

USA

3 states ask judge to declare Equal Rights Amendment part of the Constitution

The most recent states to ratify the ERA — Virginia, Illinois, and Nevada — filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Washington, D.C.

30/01/2020

USA

'It's clearly working': Coronavirus misinformation surges, fueled by clout chasers

Misleading, unverified and clearly false information about the coronavirus has spread across social media platforms with a mix of fearmongering and racial stereotyping.

30/01/2020

USA

700,000 Syrians flee intensifying bombing, U.S. envoy warns

U.S. special envoy for Syria James Jeffrey says the Syrian government and Russian warplanes had hit Idlib with 200 airstrikes "mainly against civilians."

30/01/2020

USA

Possible coronavirus case on cruise ship with 6,000 passengers docked in Italy

A female passenger, 54, fell ill with symptoms of coronavirus on a ship that remains docked north of Rome.

30/01/2020

USA

Thieves steal Dali works in Stockholm smash and grab raid

A gallery in Stockholm's upmarket Ostermalm district was holding an exhibition of work by the surrealist master, according to a local report.

30/01/2020

USA

Cliffhanger: What you need to know about witnesses and Trump's trial

The vote on additional testimony — expected on Friday — looks like it could be exceptionally tight.

30/01/2020

USA

Hot shot: Solar telescope captures the Sun in unprecedented detail

These pictures show the surface of the Sun in remarkable detail.

30/01/2020

USA

Senate Republicans appear ready to fall in line on impeachment vote despite earlier concerns

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.

30/01/2020

USA

Trump impeachment trial live coverage: Senators ask questions as witness battle looms

Senators asked more than 90 questions Wednesday on everything from executive power to the ability to call witnesses.

30/01/2020

USA

Wilbur Ross touts coronavirus economic benefits to U.S. after saying he doesn't want 'victory lap'

"I think it will help to accelerate the return of jobs to North America," Trump's commerce secretary said.

30/01/2020

USA

Pompeo to visit Ukraine at height of Trump impeachment trial

"This has been a very intense month" for Ukraine, one expert in the country said.

30/01/2020

USA

German nurse suspected of drugging 5 babies with morphine

The five babies at the University Hospital in the southwestern city of Ulm all suffered breathing problems at roughly the same time early on Dec. 20.

30/01/2020

USA

Portman's role in disputed Ukraine narrative sets him apart from other senators

As key votes in Senate impeachment nears, Portman's defense of burden-sharing argument gets little play in trial.

30/01/2020

USA

'Extremely obese' owl released back into the wild after being too fat to fly

"She absolutely gorged herself and got very fat. She had a lovely time, but went too far," said falconer Rufus Samkin.

30/01/2020

USA

Japan issues arrest warrants for ex-U.S. soldier, two others for Ghosn escape

The former Nissan boss fled to Lebanon while awaiting trial on charges of under-reporting earnings, breach of trust and misappropriation of company funds.

30/01/2020

USA

Euroviews. Securing John Bolton's impeachment testimony is only half the battle for Democrats ǀ View

The Senate majority leader is likely to insist on Clinton-era rules limiting Democrats to a one-day deposition. Here's why no one should let that happen.

30/01/2020

USA

American died in Egyptian prison after Egypt ignored his release paperwork, lawyer says

Critics say President Trump has failed to hold Egypt's President al-Sisi accountable over this case and others involving detained Americans.

30/01/2020

USA

A new aurora? Researchers say 'the dunes' aren't like the usual lights in the sky

In October 2018, several aurora enthusiasts who regularly photograph the shimmering lights noticed something unusual.

30/01/2020

USA

Key moments from Day 1 of the question and answer phase in Trump's Senate trial

Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz suggested there's nothing wrong with a president seeking foreign re-election help because it could be considered in the national interest.

29/01/2020

USA

Dershowitz: Trump pursuing quid pro quo to help re-election is not impeachable

Dershowitz said that "if a president does something which he believes will help him get elected in the public interest, that" is not impeachable.

29/01/2020

USA

White House may have little chance of blocking Bolton testimony

Analysis: Courts often decline to get involved in executive privilege fights, considering the disputes to be political, not legal.

29/01/2020