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Politics
Mike Pompeo Says Ukraine, 2016 Election Interference Should Be Investigated
"Many countries" are working to undermine American democracy, the secretary of state said. U.S. intelligence services have overwhelmingly determined Russia is to blame for U.S. election interference.
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Politics
State Department Files Show Giuliani, Pompeo Contact Before Ukraine Ambassador's Exit
The talks took place near the time Giuliani and two of his associates were trying to push U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch out of her post in Kyiv. She was recalled from her post in May.
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National
Colin Kaepernick Is Getting An NFL Workout. Skeptics Question League's Timing
The private workout, set for Saturday, has raised questions about whether it's a PR stunt or a real opportunity for Kaepernick to return to the NFL, where's he's gone unsigned for nearly three years.
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National
Arctic Blast Grips Parts Of the U.S., With Snow And Record-Breaking Cold
Forecasters say an estimated 300 cold-weather records are expected to be tied or broken through Wednesday. The "arctic outbreak" is being blamed for four deaths so far.
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National
Instagram Will Test Hiding 'Likes' On Some U.S. Accounts Starting Next Week
"The idea is to try to 'depressurize' Instagram, make it less of a competition," the company's CEO Adam Mosseri announced on Friday.
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Politics
After Democrats Seize Power In Virginia, Gov. Northam Sets His Sights On Gun Control
Democrats will soon control Virginia for the first time since 1993. Gov. Ralph Northam tells NPR: "With a Democratic Senate and House, I believe we can move forward with common sense gun legislation."
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World
Russian Court Sentences Jehovah's Witness To 6 Years In Prison For 'Extremism'
A string of Jehovah's Witnesses have been convicted since Russia's Supreme Court banned the Christian denomination as an "extremist organization" in 2017.
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Food
Not So Sweet: Nestlé Issues Recall Due To Possible Rubber In Cookie Dough
Nestlé USA listed 26 products that may have "food-grade rubber pieces" in it. They include "ready-to-bake refrigerated Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough bars, tubs and tube-shaped 'chubs.' "
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Politics
ISIS Confirms Baghdadi's Death And Names His Successor
The Islamic State named Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi as its new leader days after ISIS founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed himself during a U.S. raid on his compound in northwest Syria.
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Politics
George Papadopoulos, Former Trump Aide And Felon, Runs For Rep. Katie Hill's Seat
George Papadopoulos was convicted for lying to the FBI during the probe looking into Russia's role in the 2016 election. Now he's seeking a House seat that will be vacated by Democrat Katie Hill.