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The unsinkable Joe Biden? Many months and many gaffes later, Biden is still ahead

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Iran pulling out of nuclear deal following U.S. strike that killed Soleimani

State television reported Iran will no longer abide by the limits of the deal, which restricted nuclear development in exchange for easing economic sanctions

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Dems say no rush to turn over articles of impeachment, but wait won't be 'indefinite'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told ABC that "the focus will be on four Republican senators" once the articles are transmitted.

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Warren questions Iran attack timing with impeachment trial looming

The Democratic presidential candidate said "people are starting to ask, why now did he do this?"

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After 2020 census, electoral map may tilt GOP

Data analysts have a good idea about what the new Electoral College map will look like and it includes good news for Republicans.

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Thousands mourn Soleimani in Iran amid new threats from Trump

Trump issued new threats late Saturday, saying the U.S. would attack 52 sites important to the country and its culture if Tehran retaliates against Americans or U.S. assets.

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Trump's trial: Lawmakers return to D.C., and here's where things stand

An air of uncertainty hangs over the Capitol in the new year as Congress tries to find its way on impeachment.

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Man killed in fatal shark attack in Australia

Australia is known for a large number of unprovoked shark encounters with humans.

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Attack hits base serving U.S. troops in Kenya

Kenya's military said a pre-dawn attempt to breach security was repulsed, with at least four attackers killed.

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2 Israelis drown after elevator flooded by heavy rain

Israeli rescue crews had to use scuba gear to reach the elevator and pull out the pair.

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Breaking down the big impeachment rally mystery

Democrats have flooded the streets by the millions to protest Trump before. So why did the protests calling for his removal stay so modest?

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Iran strike prompts U.S. men's soccer team to cancel Qatar training

"Due to the developing situation in the region, U.S. Soccer has decided to postpone traveling to Qatar," the U.S. Soccer Federation said in a statement.

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China replaces top official in Hong Kong amid protests

State media reported Saturday that Wang Zhimin, the most senior mainland political official in the protest-riven territory, was being replaced.

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Iran strike puts U.S. cybersecurity experts on alert

Iran is considered one of Washington's primary adversaries in cyberspace, and has shown a willingness to go after government and civilian targets.

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Australia's fires could change the country forever

Wildfires are a part of the natural rhythms of Australia's environment. But scientists haven't seen anything like this before.

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3,000 reservists called to help battle Australian wildfires

Twenty-three people have died in fires that have burned about 12.35 million acres of land and destroyed more than 1,500 homes.

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Rod Stewart, his son accused of shoving, punching security guard

Video footage from a Florida resort depicted the altercation and revealed Sean and Rod Stewart "as the primary aggressors," the affidavit states.

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Trump looks to cement, expand evangelical support with new 2020 coalition

"Every Democratic candidate running for president is trying to punish religious believers and silence our churches," Trump told the Miami crowd.

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Iranian ambassador to UN says Iran will retaliate for illegal 'act of aggression'

Majid Takht Ravanchi told NBC News there will be "harsh revenge" for the killing and he believes the Trump administration "does not believe in dialogue."

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NY lawmaker, who warned about driving drunk, resigns as GOP leader after DWI arrest

Just days before he was nabbed, the official wrote an op-ed warning about the dangers of getting behind the wheel after imbibing.

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Who are Iraq's secretive Quds Forces?

After a U.S. strike killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, NBC News looks the secretive Quds Forces that he headed and his successor Maj. Gen. Esmail Ghaani.

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Who are Iran's secretive Quds Forces?

After a U.S. strike killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, NBC News looks the secretive Quds Forces that he headed and his successor Maj. Gen. Esmail Ghaani.

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Planned attacks against U.S. targets in Syria, Lebanon were reason for Soleimani strike, say officials

Targets in Syria under threat included military outposts, officials said. In Lebanon, Soleimani was allegedly planning attacks on diplomatic targets.

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Trump on Soleimani strike: 'His reign of terror is over'

Trump made the comments a day after ordering the airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.