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Hope Hicks' Lawyer Denies FBI Evidence, Says She Didn't Lie to Congress
"Ms. Hicks stands by her truthful testimony," attorney Robert Trout said in a statement issued on Friday.
50 Firearms and 4,000 Bullets Stolen from Puerto Rico Police Station
The burglary comes as thousands continue to call for the governor's resignation after a string of sexist and homophobic text messages were leaked.
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U.S., Iran Blame Each Other for Instability, Send Top Men to Latin America
The U.S. and Iran are engaged in sky-high tensions in the Persian Gulf and they also back opposing sides in Venezuela's political crisis.
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U.S. Continues Military Buildup in Saudi Arabia Amid Recent Iran Tensions
The United States is deploying fighter jets and Patriot missiles just south of Riyadh to bolster defense against future Iranian threats.
Ex-Bush Adviser: Christian Leaders Who Back Trump Are Worse Than Atheists
Peter Wehner said misguided evangelical leaders believe Trump will "bring a gun to a cultural knife fight" during a CNN interview.
Merkel Denounces Extremism on Anniversary of Plot to Kill Hitler
Merkel noted that people still have an obligation to "oppose all tendencies that seek to destroy democracy. This includes right-wing extremism."
Trump Once Again Elevates Far-Right, Anti-Immigrant Commentator
It's not the first time the president has seemingly endorsed the perspective of British commentator Katie Hopkins, who has likened immigrants to rodents and encouraged law enforcement to racially profile the public.
U.S. Braces for Dangerous Heat Wave Over Weekend
The National Weather Service has urged the public to stay safe in the excessive heat.
Ted Cruz Predicts 'Staggering Democratic Turnout' in 2020 Election
Democrats "are enraged by Donald Trump, and it means they're gonna show up," said Cruz about the upcoming election.
Florida Sheriff Opens Probe Into Handling of Epstein's 2008 Jail Sentence
"All aspects of the matter will be fully investigated to ensure total transparency and accountability," a statement said.
Bernie Sanders Backs Scrapping the Electoral College
Trump won the 2016 election despite ceding the popular vote to Clinton by a margin of nearly three million.
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Sanders Campaign to Limit Hours for Staff to Guarantee $15 Minimum Wage
Bernie 2020 field organizers say they make a salary of $36,000 annually but work 60 hours per week, which is an average of $13 per hour.
Moms Near Oil and Gas Sites More Likely to Have Kids With Heart Defects: Study
"This may be something people may want to consider in the decisions they are making," Lisa McKenzie, senior author of the study, said.
Iran Says It Took U.K. Oil Ship as Tanker and Drone Crisis Worsens
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that the U.K,-flagged Stena Impero was seized due to "non-observance of the laws and regulations," the latest oil tanker incident in the Persian Gulf.
Trump 2020 Campaign Selling Branded Straws for $15 a Pack
The laser-engraved straws, which are made in the U.S., are reusable and recyclable.
NRCC Chair Says Nancy Pelosi Is House Speaker in Name Only
"You should call them the 'Leadership Squad' since they are the speakers in fact," Representative Tom Emmer said of the progressive "Squad."
Death Threats Made Against Oklahoma City Thunder After Paul George Trade
The All-Star guard was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster deal last month after being recruited by Kawhi Leonard.
Biggest Textbook Publisher Switching To Ebooks Students Can't Resell
Pearson Education will start updating ebooks more than printed textbooks to push students away from the market in used textbooks.
Mega Wind Farm Connected With Artificial Islands 'Feasible': Energy Firm
Each of the artificial islands would generate enough energy to power around 12 million homes, according to an international consortium.
