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Sen. Susan Collins working with 'small group' of Republicans to ensure witnesses at Trump's trial

Collins refused to say how many GOP senators she's working with, but said "I am hopeful that we can reach an agreement" to proceed with Trump's trial.

10/01/2020

USA

Marianne Williamson drops out of 2020 presidential race

The self-help author struggled to be taken seriously in the crowded Democratic field, but her colorful debate performances went viral.

10/01/2020

USA

NASA graduates new class of astronauts for missions to the moon, Mars

The newly minted astronauts are the first to receive their pins under the space agency's Artemis program.

10/01/2020

USA

What is Trump's 'beautiful' acronym for NATO in Middle East? NATOME

"I'm good at names, right?" Trump asked reporters.

10/01/2020

USA

Game on: Dems prepare to counter Trump on Facebook

While many Democratic politicians and academics are hammering Facebook for its ad policies, smaller liberal groups are breathing a sigh of relief.

10/01/2020

USA

Teacher killed, students wounded when student opens fire at school in Mexico

The armed student also died in the incident at a private school in northern Mexico.

10/01/2020

USA

Pelosi prepares to send articles of impeachment to Senate, will consult with Democrats on Tuesday

Pelosi has been facing pressure from within her party and Senate Republicans to send over the articles of impeachment to being the trial.

10/01/2020

USA

Trump admin hits Iran with new sanctions, targets 8 officials involved in 'destabilizing activities'

"As long as Iran's outlaw ways continue, we will continue to impose sanctions," Secretary of Mike Pompeo said.

10/01/2020

USA

'Why?': 10-year-old girl and newlyweds among 176 victims of plane crash in Iran

A Canadian man whose wife and 10-year-old daughter were on the plane said he no longer knows who he is without them.

10/01/2020

USA

Video shows koalas, other animals hurt in Australia's fires getting help

Over 1 billion animals are estimated to have died in the fires. A veterinary officer said one koala's injury was "like a very severe burn in a human who walked across hot coals."

10/01/2020

USA

For the upcoming Iowa contest, pay close attention to age and ideology

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.

10/01/2020

USA

Sen. Bernie Sanders slams Trump as 'pathological liar'

In an exclusive interview with NBC's "Today," the 2020 candidate cast doubt on Trump's claims that a top Iranian general was planning imminent attacks.

10/01/2020

USA

Bloomberg to fund sizable campaign effort through November even if he loses

Exclusive: The former New York City mayor plans to continue paying hundreds of staffers and funding his digital operation to defeat Trump even if he's not the nominee.

10/01/2020

USA

Iraq asks U.S. to make plans to withdraw troops

Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said the U.S. had been moving troops into the country and operating drones without authorization.

10/01/2020

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Canada holds vigils for victims of plane crash in Iran

Hundreds of mourners held a candle-light vigil Thursday night in Toronto to remember 176 people killed when a Ukraine-bound plane crashed in Iran.

10/01/2020

USA

Meghan leaves U.K. days after she and Prince Harry drop royal bombshell

The couple caused an uproar earlier this week when they announced that they would "step back" from their roles as senior members of the royal family.

10/01/2020

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WATCH | CES unveils tech solutions to increasing air pollution

A futuristic wearable anti-pollution mask has been presented at CES.

10/01/2020

USA

'Green revolutionaries': How Sweden built a generation of Greta Thunbergs

"We tried to create green revolutionaries, make them think in a specific way," one expert said.

10/01/2020

USA

Australian sheepdog credited with saving hundreds of animals from fire

Patsy the Wonderdog helped herd sheep into safety as fires burned in Victoria.

10/01/2020

USA

Australians urged to flee as huge wildfires revitalize

"If you can get out, you should get out ... ," said Andrew Crisp, emergency management commissioner for the state of Victoria.

10/01/2020

USA

Army won't reinstate elite status of soldier given clemency by Trump

Trump in November dismissed charges against Matt Golsteyn in November.

10/01/2020

USA

Tom Steyer appears to qualify for next Democratic debate after new polls

New surveys in South Carolina and Nevada show that the billionaire philanthropist has met the polling threshold to appear in next week's debate in Iowa.

10/01/2020

USA

Facebook stands firm on political advert policies

Good news for spin doctors?

09/01/2020

USA

Voting machine makers face questions from House lawmakers — but more remain

The CEOs of the three companies that make more than 80 percent of the country's voting machines testified before Congress Thursday for the first time.

09/01/2020

USA

Harry and Meghan's wax figures removed from Madame Tussauds' royal exhibit

The move comes less than 24 hours after the couple announced that they will be taking a "step back" from their senior roles in the royal family.

09/01/2020

USA

Trump would support witnesses testifying in Senate trial if Bidens were called

Trump told reporters he'd also want to hear testimony from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and the anonymous whistleblower.

09/01/2020