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President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 10,…
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Trump Optimistic That Deal to Pause Syrian Fighting Will Hold
Situation on ground in northeast Syria is very fragile, president acknowledges at White House
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By Steve Herman
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 16:30
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the 2019 Democratic women's leadership forum,…
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With Warren's Rise, Biden Draws Dems' Anxiety About 2020 Bid
Some establishment Democrats are increasingly worried about their dueling front-runners in the 2020 presidential nominating process, seeing Elizabeth Warren as too risky in the general election but questioning whether Joe Biden can win the nomination
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By Associated Press
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 14:53
The USS Constitution moves past the skyline in Boston, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. The ship is making a tour of Boston Harbor in…
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USS Constitution Celebrates Birthday with Boston Harbor Tour
The USS Constitution has sailed in Boston Harbor to celebrate its 222nd birthday and the US Navy's birthday
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By Associated Press
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 14:25
(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 06, 2019 a now hiring sign is posted in the window of a Walgreens store in San…
Economy & Business
California Unemployment Rate Falls to Record Low of 4%
California's record job expansion was extended to 115 months
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By Associated Press
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 14:06
FILE - An U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer transfers a man in hand and ankle cuffs onto a van during an operation in Escondido, California, July 8, 2019.
Immigration
US Justice Department Announces Record Number of Immigration-Linked Prosecutions
Policy changes require some border crossings to necessitate criminal rather than civil prosecutions
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By VOA News
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 15:39
Amir Abdelghani, 59, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his part in the conspiracy headed by the Egyptian cleric Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman to target the United Nations, FBI offices and other New York City landmarks. (Source - ice.gov)
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US Deports Sudanese Man Convicted in New York City Bombing Plot
Amir Abdelghani was one of 10 people implicated in conspiracy to target UN building and other landmarks
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By Victoria Macchi
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 13:03
A helicopter drops water near power lines and electrical towers while working at a fire on San Bruno Mountain near Brisbane, California, Oct. 10, 2019.
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California Power Companies Race to Upgrade Systems
A heightened fire risk has left utilities racing to upgrade transmission systems, which sometimes spark wildfires
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By Mike O'Sullivan
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 11:52