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Trump undercuts his own pomp and circumstance

President Donald Trump often gripes about his bad press -- but as his state visit to Japan shows, sometimes he's his own worst enemy.

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A 6-year-old Palestinian-American was stabbed 26 times for being Muslim, police say. His mom couldn’t go to his funeral because she was stabbed, too

Loved ones and strangers united in grief Monday at the funeral of a 6-year-old Chicago-area boy who was killed because he was Muslim, officials say.

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This could make bitcoin bigger than ever

This year, cryptocurrencies have been up. They've been down. But they never seem to be entirely out.

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Obama To Visit Merkel During Trump's First European Trip

Obama's presidential foundation said the recently departed commander-in-chief would join German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin to mark the Protestant church's 500th anniversary, his first public appearance abroad since leaving office. Obama was invited to attend last year, while he was still in the White House, according to former administration officials.

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Xi And Trump Discuss North Korea, Syria By Phone, China Says

Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in North Korea and Syria with US President Donald Trump in a telephone call on Wednesday, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement.

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All our recent progress with Covid-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says. 'Please stay strong'

The US is at risk of losing all its recent gains in the battle against Covid-19 as highly contagious variants take advantage of Americans getting lax with safety measures.

'Play it down': Trump admits to concealing the true threat of coronavirus in new Woodward book

President Donald Trump admitted he knew weeks before the first confirmed US coronavirus death that the virus was dangerous, airborne, highly contagious and "more deadly than even your strenuous flus," and that he repeatedly played it down publicly, according to legendary journalist Bob Woodward in his new book "Rage."

Dunkin' adds a spicy donut for the first time ever

Dunkin' is adding its first-ever spicy donut, and it's spooky too. The Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut is described as a "deliciously daring donut." It's baked with a classic yeast dough and topped with strawberry icing that's mixed with a blend of cayenne and ghost pepper, one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. Dunkin' is offering the donut beginning Wednesday through December across its US restaurants.

Barr ruling limits asylum claims based on family ties

Attorney General William Barr has overruled an asylum decision that protected some immigrants seeking asylum based on family ties, the Justice Department announced Monday.

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First doses of authorized Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine administered in Ohio

The long-awaited, one-dose Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has now been administered in the United States for the first time outside of a clinical trial.

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Tillerson, Dunford to Meet with Russian Counterpart

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford meet face to face with their Russian counterparts Thursday, as the Trump administration evaluates the future direction of US-Russian relations.

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70 coins removed from stomach of alligator at Nebraska zoo

An alligator at a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, needed an emergency procedure late last week to remove dozens of coins from its stomach, zoo officials said.

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Biden's review of Trump's restrictive Cuba policies still underway

President Joe Biden's review of former President Donald Trump's restrictive Cuba policy is still underway, a senior administration official tells CNN.

Hip Hop Public Health Launches 20 Seconds or More Initiative Harnessing the Power of Music to Encourage Hand Washing and Other Safety Protocols Amongst Young People to Battle the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rap Icon Doug E. Fresh and Songwriter Artie Green Collaborated on New Song and Video, 20 Seconds or More, Featuring 40 Recording Artists, Entertainers, Medical Workers, Athletes, and Business and Civi

Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) the national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering positive health behavior change through the power of hip hop music since 2005, today launched 20 Seconds or More, a new initiative to encourage hand washing and other safety protocols among the nation's youth.

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Violent rhetoric circulates on the pro-Trump internet following FBI search, including against a judge

"Lock and load," was one of the top comments on an online forum dedicated to former President Donald Trump on Monday night, soon after it emerged his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort had been searched by the FBI.

Woman pushing a baby in a stroller shot dead on Manhattan's Upper East Side

A 20-year-old woman pushing a baby in a stroller was shot in the head at close range and killed Wednesday night on Manhattan's Upper East Side, police said -- a brazen crime that comes amid a push to curb gun violence in New York City and heightened attention to its scourge nationwide.

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he'd 'take a bullet' for Vladimir Putin, calling him a 'first-class person'

A 20-year-old woman pushing a baby in a stroller was shot in the head at close range and killed Wednesday night on Manhattan's Upper East Side, police said -- a brazen crime that comes amid a push to curb gun violence in New York City and heightened attention to its scourge nationwide.

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Cyberattacks are hitting water systems throughout US,

Cyberattacks are hitting water and wastewater systems “throughout the United States” and state governments and water facilities must improve their defenses against the threat, the White House and Environmental Protection Agency warned US governors on Tuesday.

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New Ford CEO's Resume Includes Furniture And Football

Hackett, 62, was named Monday to replace Mark Fields, who was ousted after a three-year tenure. The stock price fell almost 40% with Fields in charge, and Ford fell behind competitors in the race to develop electric and later self-driving cars.

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NATA Responds to Call for Economic Regulation of Aviation Businesses

Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released a report provided to the FAA in response to charges levied by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) that FBOs and airports are maximizing their revenue streams in a manner that is unfair to pilots. Earlier this year, NATA became aware of AOPA’s eleven-month campaign to regulate airports and on-field businesses, obtained the relevant documentation from the FAA and shared it with other impacted parties in the general aviation community.