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Hunter Biden's legal work in Romania raises new questions about his overseas dealings

Hunter Biden provided legal advice to a Romanian charged with real estate fraud, at a time when his father was pushing corruption reforms in the country.

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Pedestrians narrowly escape Phoenix car crash

Pedestrians pushing a baby stroller miraculously survived a hit and run collision, according to surveillance video from a traffic junction.

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Thai king dismisses six palace officials, one for 'evil' actions

The most senior staffer was accused of "evil" actions — an expression that means serious misconduct — indiscipline and exploiting his job for personal gain.

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Republicans are running out of ways to defend Trump

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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Spain exhumes late dictator Gen. Franco's remains amid criticism from conservatives

A staunch Catholic, Franco viewed Spain's civil war and ensuing dictatorship as something of a religious crusade against leftist and secular tendencies.

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Yang interview: What's wrong with the NY Knicks is what's wrong with America

The presidential candidate talked to NBC News about his struggling hometown team and the recent China-NBA controversy.

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US Republicans storm impeachment hearing room

US House of Representatives impeachment inquiry devolved into chaos on Wednesday as Republican lawmakers stormed into a high-security hearing room and delayed testimony by a witness.

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Massive blackouts could become a way of life in California

As PG&E begins a second round of fire-safety power shutoffs, it warns a third, bigger blackout could be needed as soon as the weekend.

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Rep. Katie Hill being investigated by House over alleged relationship with staffer

The California Democrat admitted to having a relationship with someone on her campaign, but denied allegations of an affair with a member of her staff.

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Google employees worry software tweak threatens to silence dissent

The company says the change is simply an effort to improve its employee calendar system.

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Senators advance bill requiring carbon monoxide detectors in public housing

"A CO detector is not a luxury accessory for well-to-do homeowners. It should be a basic life-saving necessity," Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., said.

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Google claims quantum computing 'supremacy'

Google says its so-called quantum computer solved a problem in minutes that would take today's best supercomputer thousands of years to crack.

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MSNBC announces four all-star female moderators for November debate

The two-hour Democratic face off will take place on Nov. 20 in Georgia.

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Two dead after car falls from 4th level of Indianapolis car garage

Photos show the car landed on its top.

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Trump's lawyers argue he can't be charged while in office — even if he shoots someone

"That's your position?" asked federal appeals court Judge Denny Chin. "That is correct," the president's lawyer responded.

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New study shows Earth-like worlds may be common. The odds of finding alien life just went up.

New look at handful of nearby stars shows they were once orbited by rocky planets like our own.

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2 Giuliani associates plead not guilty in campaign finance scheme

Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were carrying one-way tickets to Vienna when they were arrested at Dulles Airport outside of Washington D.C. on Oct. 9.

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Pentagon official overseeing Ukraine testifies in impeachment inquiry

Cooper is expected to face questions about the Trump administration's decision to temporarily withhold military assistance to Ukraine over the summer.