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During a meeting in Munich, Sen. Lindsey Graham warned the defense secretary there would be consequences if U.S. troops were pulled from Africa.

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Boy Scouts of America, hobbled by abuse suits, files for bankruptcy protection

The venerable nonprofit is following the lead of the scandal-wracked Roman Catholic Church.

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Failed building demolition creates the 'leaning tower of Dallas'

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Kellye Nakahara Wallett, actress from 'MAS*H,' dies at 72

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Reality Winner, jailed for leaking secrets about Russia hacking, asks Trump for clemency

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Bolton says he hopes his book does not get 'suppressed' by White House

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Taylor Swift's dad fights off burglar in Florida penthouse

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'Unacceptable' tweets keep ex-Giant Aubrey Huff off guest list for World Series reunion

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What to cook in your new air fryer

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Native American tribe says Pentagon failed to consult on border wall construction

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'Megxit' effect could turn Vancouver Island 'into the next Martha's Vineyard'

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Opinion

Sexism in country music has been bad for years. Now we know how bad.

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Relationships

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2020 Election

Early voting a boon for Las Vegas Strip workers

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2020 Election

O'Rourke tried it. Harris and Booker, too. All flamed out. Now it's Warren's turn.

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2020 Election

Buttigieg hits back: I won't 'take lectures on family values' from Rush Limbaugh

2020 Candidates

Sanders' opposition to the Iraq War was more complicated than he presents

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2020 Candidates

Sanders' opposition to the Iraq War was more complicated than he presents

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Trump counter-programs Dems with West Coast swing

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Over 26,000 vote early in Nevada caucuses

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Candidates battle in ad spending race ahead of Nevada caucuses

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Klobuchar campaign releases first Spanish-language ad in Nevada

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DNC announces debate qualification threshold for South Carolina

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Bill de Blasio endorses Bernie Sanders in presidential bid

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Amy Klobuchar launches ad campaign in South Carolina

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Biden puts gun control front and center in new ads

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Buttigieg is relying on grassroots movement in California

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Bloomberg catches up to Warren in congressional endorsements

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White House

Inside Trump's week of rage and retribution

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Justice Department

These prosecutors want radical criminal justice change. Barr is fighting to stop them.

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National Security

Trump pushed CIA to find, kill Osama bin Laden's son over higher priority targets

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Impeachment Inquiry

A powerful Ukrainian is playing both sides of Giuliani's Ukraine project

Trump Effect

Worsening a crisis: Trump's proposed Medicaid rule change could shutter rural hospitals

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Trump admin to deploy Border Patrol officers to sanctuary cities

National Security

U.S., Iran use Swiss as go-between to negotiate release of Americans held in Iran

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Ex-boyfriend arrested after celebrity sex therapist Amie Harwick falls from balcony

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Vandals painted Plymouth Rock with red graffiti

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Proposed ban on assault weapons rejected by Virginia lawmakers

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Man cleaning gun fatally shoots best friend in apparent accident

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Indiana professor is suspended for calling police on student who wouldn't switch seats

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6-year-old girl attacked by mountain lion in California

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As sea levels rise, Venice fights to stay above the waterline

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Caroline Flack of 'Love Island UK' dies at 40

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Taliban agree to 7-day reduction in violence, U.S. official says

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Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province, on eve of Turkey-Russia talks

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Rocket attack strikes near U.S. Embassy in Iraq

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Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province, on eve of Turkey-Russia talks

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Rocket attack strikes near U.S. Embassy in Iraq

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Meet James and Peter Hemings, America's first black celebrity chefs

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Is Black History Month still relevant? 'Absolutely yes,' one historian says

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Washington NFL team hires first full-time black female coach as intern

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First 24-hour news channel "by and for" African Americans set to launch during Black History Month

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Reflecting on the Greensboro Four sixty years later

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The best Presidents Day sales: What to skip and how to save more money

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How to manage teen acne, according to dermatologists

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Best sunscreen for kids, according to dermatologists

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Best gym equipment for a home gym under $20

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Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to combat climate change

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Weird Science

A museum's narwhal tusk disappeared more than 40 years ago. The FBI wants your help to find it.

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Delta to invest $1 billion to curb global air travel's climate impact

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January was hottest in recorded history

Environment

What happened to winter? Climate change isn't directly to blame

Climate in Crisis

January was hottest in recorded history

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What happened to winter? Climate change isn't directly to blame

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Chilly outside? Warm up with this creamy tomato soup

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Meal prep tips for people who hate it

Money

The best Presidents Day sales: What to skip and how to save more money

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A better way to make grilled cheese

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