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Judge declines to throw out Harvey Weinstein criminal case
A New York judge declined to dismiss sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein Thursday, rejecting the latest push from the disgraced film producer's lawyers.
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Fed raises rates despite Trump attacks, stocks tank
The Fed said in a statement it is raising the key borrowing rate to a range of 2.25 percent to 2.50 percent — the highest level in a decade.
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White House orders Pentagon to pull U.S. troops from Syria
The U.S. plans to withdraw all of its troops from Syria, a senior Pentagon official tells NPR. About 2,000 U.S. troops are currently in the northeastern part of the country.
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Poll: Most Americans against U.S. getting more politically correct
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll has a warning for Democrats: Americans are largely against the country becoming more politically correct.
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Congress on verge of approving temporary spending bill to avert government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said Democrats would support McConnell's bill. It's unclear if President Trump will sign the bill.
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Man who illegally crossed border twice, molested young girl gets more prison time
An unauthorized immigrant from Honduras will serve more time in prison after molesting a young girl following his second illegal border crossing into the U.S.
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U.S. Space Command revived as Pence unveils plan in Florida
"A new era of American national security in space begins today," Pence said.
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Federal judge delays Michael Flynn sentencing in case of lying to Feds
A federal judge delayed sentencing national security adviser Michael Flynn Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to lying to investigators about his talks with Russia's ambassador.
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Trump administration moves to ban bump stocks
The devices will be banned under a federal law that prohibits machine guns, according to a senior Justice Department official.
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What the government shutdown means for Independence Mall
The federal government shutdown could ruin your plans to take out-of-town visitors to see the Liberty Bell.
6 years ago
Listen 1:19Obamacare sabotage is in the news again? Seriously?!
If your head swiveled 360 degrees, Exorcist-style, after learning Friday that a federal judge in Texas had ruled Obamacare unconstitutional, I totally get it.
6 years ago
What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act after Texas ruling
The decision risks throwing the nation's health care system into turmoil should it be upheld on appeal.
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2018 is now the wettest year on record for Washington and other cities
Dozens of other locations have reported record-breaking precipitation, including the cities of Baltimore, Philadelphia and Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Investigations look at Trump’s life from all angles
Investigations now entangle Donald Trump's White House, campaign, transition, inauguration, charity and business.
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After the Thousand Oaks’ shooting, a community-wide effort to memorialize and heal
No place in Thousand Oaks seems untouched by the shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill.
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