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Congress stalled on bills to tighten gun background check system
Congress is under intense pressure to pass legislation to curb gun violence, but lawmakers are deeply split over how far to go in limiting access to guns.
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Trump names 2020 campaign manager
President Trump has appointed digital strategist Brad Parscale to lead his 2020 re-election effort, his campaign announced Tuesday.
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Supreme Court ruling means immigrants could continue to be detained indefinitely
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that immigrants, even those with permanent legal status and asylum seekers, do not have the right to periodic bond hearings.
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These 10 ERs sharply reduced opioid use and still eased pain
The 10 hospitals that took part in the collaboration were scattered all over Colorado.
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‘The Post’ renews attention for Pentagon Papers ruling
Much of the movie focuses on the Washington Post's decision to publish the papers after a federal court injunction against the Times, which broke the story.
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US companies distance themselves from NRA as pressure mounts
U.S. companies are taking a closer look at investments, co-branding deals and other ties to the gun industry and its public face, the National Rifle Association.
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Leading liberal policy group unveils ‘coverage for all’ plan
Called "Medicare Extra for All," the proposal from CAP, gives politically energized Democrats more options to fulfill a long-sought goal.
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Logs of 911 calls reveal the troubled history of Florida school shooter
On Thursday, Sheriff Scott Israel announced that two deputies are on restrictive duty pending an investigation into whether they followed policy in responding to 911 calls.
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With ‘meaningless’ DACA deadline looming, immigrant groups in Pa. regroup
On Sept. 5, the Trump administration announced an end to DACA. He also issued an ultimatum to Congress: create a permanent law by March 5.
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Most in U.S. favor stronger background checks, longer waiting periods to buy guns
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
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Listen 4:35New report finds climate change could take a $1B bite from winter sports
Low and variable snowfall is expected to become more commonplace as the climate warms.
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Trump’s reality check: A combat soldier says arming teachers is ‘asinine’
Trump is still abuzz about arming teachers. For the second straight day, he played the monkey to the NRA organ grinder. Let's rebut his blather with the help of a soldier.
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Mueller brings more charges against Manafort, Gates
Manafort and Gates already faced money laundering and other charges in federal court in Washington, D.C. They have pleaded not guilty.
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Philly area lawmakers oppose Trump plan to cut Amtrak funding
The budget plan proposes cutting in half the federal subsidy for Amtrak, including slicing grants to the Northeast Corridor by $128 million.
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Listen 5:00Trauma bags and armed guards: Securing schools without creating a fortress
Since the murders at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, schools across the country have been hardening their defenses.
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