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Haley accuses UN of ‘anti-Israel bias’ and tensions rise over proposed US budget cuts

WASHINGTON — Trump administration tensions with the United Nations over Israel won’t help the world body as it tries to maintain some part of its funding from Washington. Those tensions flared again Monday when both the State Department and the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. sharply attacked an agenda item in a U.N. meeting in […]

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International, Middle East, USA

A country legend’s wife gives a heartbreaking update on his condition

Glen Campbell is widely regarded as one of the best guitarists of the past 50 years, but his advancing Alzheimer’s disease has robbed him of the ability to play. Glen’s wife of 34 years, Kim Campbell, opens up about Glen’s condition in a new interview with “The Tennessean.” He can still play a little air

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Nuclear Japan Possible For North Korea Defense, Tillerson Says

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson discussed the possibility of nuclear weapons on the island of Japan in an interview published Saturday, saying “circumstances could evolve” on the Korean peninsula that would require the U.S. to arm its ally with nukes. “We say all options are on the table, but we cannot predict the future,” Tillerson

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International, USA

Supreme Court rejects Sen. Bob Menendez’s appeal in corruption case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court Monday rejected Sen. Bob Menendez’s request to review his federal corruption case, dealing a blow to the New Jersey Democrat’s hopes of having key evidence and charges dismissed. The decision was announced Monday morning. It clears the way for Menendez’s trial to move forward this fall. It is scheduled to

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Donald Trump: Russia collusion story is ‘FAKE NEWS’

President Trump on Monday declared the notion that he colluded with Russia during last year’s election “fake news,” as the House Intelligence Committee prepares to hold its first open hearing tied to its probe into Russian interference in the 2016 campaign. “James Clapper and others stated that there is no evidence Potus colluded with Russia.

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International, USA

FBI director confirms investigation of possible collusion between Trump campaign and Russia

WASHINGTON — Director James B. Comey confirmed for the first time Monday that the FBI is investigating possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian authorities during the 2016 election campaign. Comey said the investigation was examining whether “there was any coordination” between individuals associated with the Trump campaign and the Russian government. Comey suggested

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International, USA

San Francisco Bans Sale of Non-Rescue Animals at Pet Stores

This is one pawesome victory for California animals without a home. In a unanimous vote passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, city pet stores are prohibited “from selling dogs or cats not obtained from animal rescue organizations or shelters.” style=”display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-8420654331411867″ data-ad-slot=”1313712966″> While at first glance this may seem restrictive to adoption, the

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The World We Share, USA

Ted Cruz, Texas Republican senator: GOP’s three-phase health plan ‘ain’t gonna happen’

Sen. Ted Cruz on Sunday said a House plan to repeal and replace Obamacare is fatally flawed because it relies on a three-pronged plan for totally gutting the 2010 law instead of killing it outright. GOP leaders have urged their troops to rally around a bill that repeals Obamacare’s mandate requiring people to hold insurance

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Sign depicts Trump with swastika-like imagery

Phoenix billboard’s designer says it is supposed to represent ‘power, money and dictatorship’ By Times of Israel staff A new billboard created by an artist depicting President Donald Trump with swastika-like imagery for dollar signs in downtown Phoenix, Arizona on March 18, 2017. (Screen capture/Reuters) Residents of Phoenix, Arizona, expressed shock Saturday over a billboard

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House Speaker Paul Ryan: Health care bill is on track for passage this week

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Sunday he feels “very good” about his Obamacare replacement’s prospects for passage this week, saying President Trump is a “great closer” who will bring enough Republicans on board with the plan. Yet Mr. Ryan confirmed that negotiators are looking at ways to offer additional help to older Americans whose

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA