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President Trump says next meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un likely in early 2019

President Donald Trump said a second summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un will likely take place in January or February.

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'Mission complete': Sully the service dog to accompany Bush one last time

Sully H.W. Bush, a yellow Labrador service dog who worked with the late former President George H.W. Bush, will be traveling with Bush's casket on his flight to Washington, DC, according to a source familiar with the plans.

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Lawmakers weigh options while Congress is five days away from potential government shutdown

The threat of a partial government shutdown looms over Washington with just five days to go before funding expires for several government agencies and no agreement yet between Democrats and Republicans over how to resolve a standoff over President Donald Trump's border wall demand.

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Michelle Obama discloses advice for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has had plenty of guidance from palace staff on how to be a royal. But her latest piece of advice comes from someone closer to home -- former first lady Michelle Obama.

Former President George H.W. Bush's last words, as spoken to his son, George W. Bush

Former President George H.W. Bush spoke his final words in a phone call with his son, former President George W. Bush, a source familiar with Bush's final hours told CNN.

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Why George H.W. Bush wanted Trump at his funeral

George H.W. Bush can perform one last, posthumous service to his country this week by orchestrating a rare moment of unity and a short-term truce in the rancorous politics swirling around the crisis-stricken Trump presidency.

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State of Play: 5 days away from a partial government shutdown

The federal government is headed toward a partial shutdown if Republicans and Democrats in Congress can't resolve a standoff over President Donald Trump's demands to fund the border wall. Many government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, will run out of funding on December 7 if Congress does not act soon.

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Mnuchin: Trump is leading trade negotiations with China

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday made clear there's only one person leading trade negotiations with China: President Donald Trump.

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George H.W. Bush's funeral and memorial services plan

The official schedule of memorial services for former President George H.W. Bush, who died late Friday at the age of 94, was released Saturday evening.

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Four big differences that could endanger Trump and Xi's trade deal

Stock markets across the world rose Monday after the United States and China agreed to a temporary truce in their trade war, negotiated over dinner in Argentina on Saturday.

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Fourth US service member dies after November IED attack in Afghanistan

A fourth US service member has died from wounds sustained in an attack with an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan last week, the Pentagon announced Monday.

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Michelle Obama's swear word about 'Lean In' and the rise of profanity in politics

Speaking at a "Becoming" tour stop for her best-selling memoir at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, Michelle Obama used language we're not used to hearing from a former first lady.

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Michelle Obama drops expletive in explaining why women need to do more than 'lean in'

Former first lady Michelle Obama reportedly offered a pointed opinion of work-life balance and marriage equality for women, saying that the idea that women can have it all is untrue because "that s--- doesn't work all the time."

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North Carolina elections board delays certification of congressional election results again

North Carolina's election board voted again Friday to delay certification of the election results in the 9th Congressional District amid allegations of irregularities and possible criminal activity with absentee ballots, a move that could potentially lead to a call for a new election.

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Why Bruce Springsteen thinks Donald Trump is going to win again in 2020

Bruce Springsteen isn't a big fan of President Donald Trump. "He's deeply damaged at his core," the New Jersey-born rocker recently told Esquire magazine. "Anyone in that position who doesn't deeply feel those ties that bind is a dangerous man, and it's very pitiful."

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George W. Bush to eulogize late father, Trump to meet privately with Bush family

Former President George H.W. Bush will be eulogized by his son, former President George W. Bush, along with a mix of family and friends on Wednesday at the Washington National Cathedral, the most high-profile event in a week of proceedings that will remember the remarkable life of the president who died on Friday at 94.

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George H.W. Bush dead at 94

Former US President George H.W. Bush has died at age 94 in Houston, according to his spokesperson. Born into privilege and a tradition of service, Bush was a son of a senator, celebrated World War II combat pilot, student athlete, Texas oilman, Republican congressman, national party chairman, pioneering diplomat and spy chief. After his own 1980 presidential campaign came up short, he served two terms as Ronald Reagan's vice president before reaching the pinnacle of political power by winning the 1988 presidential election, soundly defeating Democrat Michael Dukakis.

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Man accused of murdering family and torching mansion intends to plead not guilty

A New Jersey man accused of setting fire to two homes to cover up the killings of his brother's family intends to plead not guilty to murder charges, his attorneys indicated in court Friday.

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Tennessee underwater bomb squad called to Idaho to clear the Snake River of possible bombs

A specialized team of bomb squad veterans is spending a lot of time at the bottom of the Snake River. The crew was called in from across the country after two howitzer shells were found next to the highway 45 bridge. And their mission to clear the area is both tedious and dangerous. Road crews discovered and removed two military shells during repair work on the bridge two weeks ago.. and there may be more.

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7.0 Alaska quake damages roads, brings scenes of chaos

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck near Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday morning caused extensive damage to buildings and roads, sent residents scurrying for cover and triggered a tsunami warning for a time, authorities said.