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The Trump administration has revealed its plan to replace former President Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan—and it could prove deadly.
Germany Wants New European Money Fund to Keep U.S. Out
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Europe must create a new system for financial transactions that excludes the U.S. in order to help Iran.
Russian Hackers Go After Conservative Groups
Microsoft said it had “no evidence” to suggest the domains were used in successful cyberattacks, but that hackers had attempted to steal passwords and private data.
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Paul Manafort Found Guilty of Bank, Tax Fraud
After a 10-day trial, the president's former campaign chairman faces a maximum sentence of 80 years for eight guilty verdicts.
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Democrats Could Sway Wyoming's Tight Republican Primary
State treasurer Mark Gordon and multimillionaire GOP donor Foster Friess are in a dead heat for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, where Democrats could make a difference.
Health Director to Stand Trial Over Flint Water Deaths
Nick Lyon becomes highest-ranking official to face criminal charges after two men died from Legionnaires' disease during contaminated water scandal.
North Korea Shows No Sign of Halting Nuclear Program
The International Atomic Energy Agency called the "further development” of Pyongyang’s nuclear program a “cause for grave concern” in a report.
U.S. Agents Gear Up for Canada's Marijuana Legalization
Canada may have legalized marijuana, but the sale, possession and distribution of the drug all remain illegal under U.S. federal law, Customs and Border Protection officials said.
New Cervical Cancer Prevention Guidelines Released
Women over 30 can safely wait five years between cervical cancer screenings.
French Citizens Oppose Macron’s Migrant Policy: Poll
Migration has become one of Europe’s most contentious political issues.
Ghouta Chemical Attack: Assad Unpunished Five Years On
There have been hundreds of chemical attacks in Syria since 2011, but Bashar al-Assad continues to be protected by his Russian allies.
Will the GOP Ever Win Back Young, Female Voters?
Women are much more likely than their male counterparts to align themselves with the Democratic Party, one Pew Research study says.
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Taiwan Vows to Fight China's 'Out of Control' Behavior
“We will turn to countries with similar values to fight together against China’s increasingly out-of-control international behavior,” Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said.
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While touring a medical factory, North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un "said he cannot but be very concerned about and disappointed by the bad situation."
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