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MSNBC announces Tyler Perry Studios as site for November debate

Nine Democratic presidential candidates have qualified for the debate so far, according to an NBC News tally.

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How worried should a Trump-district Democrat be about impeachment?

National Republicans are wagering that the House impeachment inquiry could cost South Carolina Rep. Joe Cunningham his re-election. Locals aren't so sure.

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Four impeachment inquiry witnesses scheduled to testify Monday not expected to appear

On Sunday night, the House Intelligence Committee issued subpoenas for two of the Trump aides, according to an official working on the impeachment inquiry.

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Gondoliers-turned-divers scour Venice's famed lagoon and canals for trash

"They found all kind of things, including a lot of bicycles and even a bidet," a local official said. "I doubt tourists bring a bidet to Venice."

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Trump ally Roger Stone's trial to start this week

Stone was charged with misleading the House Intelligence Committee about his efforts to find out when WikiLeaks would be releasing hacked Democratic Party and Clinton campaign emails.

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Trump wants whistleblower to do what he wouldn't: answer questions in person

"He must be brought forward to testify," Trump tweeted. "Written answers not acceptable!"

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Trump might end up surviving impeachment but can he survive the 2020 election?

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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Iraqi protesters attack Iran consulate in Karbala

Demonstrations are aimed at the postwar political system and leaders accused of pillaging country's wealth, as well as powerful Tehran-backed militias.

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Iran announces new violations of nuclear deal

The comments mean that Iran is now operating double the amount of advanced centrifuges than was previously known.

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Toxic smog triggers restrictions on cars in India's capital

World Health Organization data released last year gave India the dubious distinction of having the world's 10 most polluted cities.

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Ukrainian lawmakers are still advancing Trump's goal of probes into Bidens, 2016 election

Those working in common cause with the president's and Giuliani's campaign to get Ukraine to investigate Trump's political opponents are moving ahead.

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Impeachment haunts the campaign trail as candidates compete against the bigger story

The all-consuming and intensifying drama in Congress is the X-factor for Democrats vying to replace Trump.

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Rights group slams Saudi Arabia for crackdown on dissent

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's reforms obscure his harsh repression of opponents, Human Rights Watch says.

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Hong Kong lawmaker's ear partially bitten off during protest

Graphic video showed a man lunging at the politician, who a colleague said was trying to stop a fight.

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Maryland governor slams official who banned 'divisive' pro-police flag

A county executive blocked a police department from displaying a flag embraced by the Blue Lives Matter movement.

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Trump threatens to pull federal aid for California wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded by saying, "You don't believe in climate change. You are excused from this conversation."

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Massive ship stranded on rocks for 101 years at Niagara Falls dislodged

For over a century the dumping scow was considered an unmovable landmark — then it shifted on Thursday.

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Turkish bus driver slams into stop, stabs people, then jumps into sea

13 people were injured in the incident in Istanbul and the bus driver's motive remains unclear.

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Dem Rep. says impeachment transcripts likely coming 'within the next five days'

"I think you're going to see all of the transcripts that are going to be released probably within the next five days," Rep. Jackie Speier told CBS.

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Kellyanne Conway says she doesn't know if Ukraine aid was held up over Biden probe

"I feel confident that Ukraine has that aid and is using it right now," Conway said, adding, "I don't know whether aid was being held up."

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Iraqis block key roads as violent anti-government protests continue

Iraqis have been protesting since last month, demanding sweeping change to the political system established after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.

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NBC/WSJ poll: 49 percent now back Trump's impeachment and removal

But the president's support among Republicans remains strong one year out from Election Day

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Tiny, privately owned satellites are changing how we view the Earth

In one year, Planet Labs built as many satellites as the rest of the world combined. Its images are used by governments, researchers, and even farmers.