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White House distances itself from Trump’s former National Security adviser

The White House sought to distance itself from U.S. President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty Friday of lying to federal investigators about his contacts with...

Mobile App Connects Responders to Those Having Mental Health Crisis

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — Rickey pushes himself up slowly, grabs the leash tethered to the side of his walker and takes a few steps. His dog, a terrier named Madman, perks his...

Macy’s parade begins with balloons, bands and security

NEW YORK — The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, rolled and soared in traditional style Thursday as police went all-out to secure it in a year marked by attacks on outdoor gathering...

House Republicans clear key first step to Send Tax Bill to Trump

CAPITOL HILL — The U.S. House of Representatives passed significant changes to the nation's tax code for the first time in three decades and by a comfortable vote margin Thursday, giving President...

Russia, US Reject Rival Chemical Weapons Resolutions on Syria

Russia on Thursday vetoed a U.S.-sponsored Security Council resolution that would have extended the international probe into chemical weapons use in Syria. Hours later, the council rejected a Russian-sponsored resolution after it...

White House: Trump, Putin Shake Hands at APEC Summit but No Sidelines Talk

WHITE HOUSE — U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shook hands and exchanged a few words Friday at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit dinner in Vietnam. The brief encounter...

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