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'Hillbilly Elegy' Author J.D. Vance to Fund Startups
The author has joined the investment firm Revolution's Rise of the Rest initiative to fund entrepreneurs in neglected areas.
'Chemical Attack' Kills 58 People in Syrian Town
The government in Damascus continues to deny allegations that it has used chemical weapons against civilians.
Trump Has Hurt America on Global Stage: Poll
"There is a fine line between showing strength and being confrontational in international matters."
Europe Overtakes U.S. as World Hub of Child Abuse Sites
The report noted a 258 percent increase in new website domains being bought specifically to show the abuse of children.
U.S. Pedestrians Killed Spikes by 11 Percent: Report
Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City account for 42 percent of pedestrian fatalities.
Trump to Meet China's President Xi in Mar-a-Lago
The pair will meet for the first time in the U.S. president's Florida holiday resort.
Putin Visits Arctic to Affirm 'Russia's Interests'
The Russian leader visited Franz Josef Land, before arriving at an Arctic forum in Arkhangelsk.
Is Trump's Economy Boosting the Middle Class?
A new economic index suggests President Donald Trump has made early progress on economic issues.
ISIS Suspect Sorry for Mass Murder Threats in Michigan
Khalil Abu Rayan apologized for threatening to shoot up a church, murder a police officer and "skin people like sheep," saying he was an embarrassment to Islam.
The 'Religious Left' Is an Emerging Political Force
This disparate group, traditionally seen as lacking clout, has been propelled into political activism by Trump's policies.
Crooked Media Fights Trump With 'Pod Save America'
Crooked Media is a podcast company founded by three former top Barack Obama staffers who don't hide their disdain for Donald Trump.
Muslims Both Fearful and Satisfied, Poll Says
An annual survey of American Muslims has found they face the most discrimination of all religious groups—and yet they report high levels of satisfaction with life in the U.S.
Trump Supporter Suing Bar over MAGA Hat Incident
"Don't even try to order from me. I won't get you a drink," a bartender in an NYC bar allegedly told the man.
Congress is Disproportionately Christian
Congressional representatives say they're religious, and they're disproportionately Christian.
Trump Businesses Keep Hiring Foreign Workers
"It's almost impossible to get help," Trump has said.
Al-Qaeda to Muslims: 'Kill Americans' for Mosque Strike
Al-Qaeda tells Muslims to kill Americans with God's blessing after accusing the U.S. of a deadly mosque strike in Syrian rebel territory.
U.S. Considers New Weapons to Taiwan Despite China
President Donald Trump's administration may be hinting at a closer military relationship with Taiwan.
Trump Nominee Wanted Nuclear Expansion to Combat Russia
"It's time to square the circle between Russia's actions and America's response," a Trump nominee wrote, warning that Americans were vulnerable to a Russian nuclear attack.
Dallas Imam More Fearful of Islamophobia than ISIS
A Texas imam who was the subject of a death threat from the Islamic State has said he is more worried about Islamophobia in the United States.
Japan Plans to Send Largest Warship to South China Sea
The move will be Tokyo's biggest show of naval force in the region since World War II.
Syria War Death Toll Hits 321,000: Monitor
More than 96,000 civilians are among the dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
'Glass House:' Vulture Capitalism and Middle America
Journalist's new book details the fall of Lancaster, Ohio, once home to a humming glass factory but now beset by poverty.
North Korea Vows to Respond With 'Merciless Attack'
The war games are an annual military exercise carried out by the U.S. and South Korea.
Tibetan Women's Football Team denied U.S. Visa
The coach said the team were denied permission to go to the U.S. for a tournament in Texas.
Both Sides in Aleppo Committed War Crimes: U.N.
Investigators say the Syrian military "deliberately" bombed an aid convoy in September, killing 14 aid workers.
China Objects to South Korean Missile Defence System
China objects to the deployment in South Korea of the THAAD, as the radar is capable of penetrating Chinese territory.
Trump Overturns Obama Rules on Transgender Rights
Reversing the Obama guidelines stands to inflame passions in the latest conflict in America between believers in traditional values and social progressives, and is likely to prompt more of the street protests that followed Trump's Nov. 8 election.
Iran Bans Teenage Chess Master Siblings From Competing
The brother and sister are now banned from the national team for contravening core Iranian principles.
Bao Bao the Panda Swaps Washington for China
Bao Bao was transported with 55lbs of bamboo and 2lbs of sweet potato for her in-flight meal.