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Biden launches 2020 run, says 'we are in a battle for the soul of this nation'

First Read: Biden puts Trump at the center of his message

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Trump goes to war for power over Congress

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FBI, IRS agents search Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh's homes, City Hall

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Extinction Rebellion

Climate protest shock tactics win over U.K. public, politicians

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He's the golden child the NFL needed. But will Kyler Murray go No. 1 overall?

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Avowed racist executed for James Byrd Jr.'s brutal 1998 car dragging death

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The Morning Rundown: Today's top headlines

Russia Investigation

Mueller showed Trump campaign left itself wide open to Russians, officials say

2020 Election

Trump campaign won't commit to staying away from hacked material

'perversion files'

Boy Scouts of America hits back against accusation it's hiding pedophile info

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Cut off on social media, Sri Lankans abroad turn to alternate means — and phones cards — to reach home

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Science

Scientists insert human brain gene into monkeys, spark ethical debate

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'Eurocentric standards'

California Senate votes to ban hairstyle discrimination

'two different realities'

Police shooting near Yale exposes complex racial divide

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Careers

How we can all make more money, according to best-selling author Jen Sincero

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Barcelona's superblocks, where pedestrians rule car-free streets

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Diet & Fitness

Everyone's talking about the weight-loss app Noom. A dietitian tried it.

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Prince Harry throws support behind transgender youth charity

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She the People forum

Hear why 2020 candidates think women of color should vote for them

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White House

Trump says White House is 'fighting all the subpoenas'

2020 election

Biden voted with the NRA when the Senate, and the nation, were very different

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Michael Cohen tries to walk back parts of guilty plea in recorded phone call, report says

one nation overdosed

Trump on opioid crisis: 'We are holding Big Pharma accountable'

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GOP Rep. Steve King compares his rebuke to Jesus' suffering

Immigration

Acting DHS chief: Family separations 'not worth it' from enforcement perspective

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Sharply argued analysis & opinion

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Heritage Month

Chinese railroad workers risked their lives pursuing the American dream

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World

'Sexist, racist, extremist': Brits slam Trump ahead of U.K. state visit

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Sri Lanka investigates ISIS ties to Easter Sunday bombings

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World

Climate protest shock tactics win over U.K. public, politicians

World

Putin meets with Kim in hopes he can help resolve nuclear standoff

OUT News

Prince Harry throws support behind transgender youth charity

Latino

In Mexico, migrants are once again hopping onto 'The Beast' despite dangers

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U.S. news

Florida House passes bill mandating ex-felons pay criminal fees before they can vote

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Crime & Courts

John William King executed in James Byrd Jr.'s death

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U.S. news

R. Kelly accuser wins judgment in suit singer failed to answer

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U.S. news

California Senate OKs ban on hairstyle discrimination

OUT News

Prince Harry throws support behind transgender youth charity

U.S. news

Police shooting near Yale exposes complex racial divide

Politics News

Florida House passes GOP bill banning sanctuary cities

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Careers

How we can all make more money, according to best-selling author Jen Sincero

BADASS author Jen Sincero explains how she hit the reset button on her mindset about prosperity — and it led her to wealth.

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Space

NASA detects seismic activity for first time on Mars

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Science

Chinese scientists insert human brain gene into monkeys, spark ethical debate

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Inside Barcelona's superblocks, a future where pedestrians rule car-free streets

Environment

Earth Day founder's daughter says her father would be 'deeply distressed' right now

Environment

Greenland ice sheet is now shrinking so fast that it's 'a bit scary'

Environment

Earth Day founder's daughter says her father would be 'deeply distressed' right now

Environment

Greenland ice sheet is now shrinking so fast that it's 'a bit scary'

Health News

Nightly News

Measles cases hit record high for this century

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Health news

Measles in U.S. spikes to highest level since 2000

Kids' Health

What is the ANTI-VACCINATION MOVEMENT?

Kids' Health

U.N. encourages parents to eliminate screen time for babies

Kids' Health

Toxins found in dozens of e-cig products, study finds

Kids' Health

U.N. encourages parents to eliminate screen time for babies

Kids' Health

Toxins found in dozens of e-cig products, study finds

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