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Federal grants ‘a lifesaver’ in opioid fight, but states still struggle to curb meth

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez, Elizabeth Lucas and Orion Donovan-Smith

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Flyovers, military bands … and tanks? Here’s what we know about D.C.’s July 4 celebration

WASHINGTON, D.C. —President Donald Trump’s presence will be felt at this year’s July Fourth celebrations in Washington, but…

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Trump’s DMZ summit shows how little Kim has conceded on nukes

By Margaret Talev and Jon Herskovitz

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Federal judge affirms ruling blocking parts of Trump’s border wall funding

By Howard Blume

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Trump on Mueller testifying before House committees: ‘It never ends’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday described former Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller’s upcoming testimony before…

Asian countries take a stand against the rich world’s plastic waste

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Asian countries take a stand against the rich world’s plastic waste

MANILA, Philippines — When the MV Bavaria cargo ship chugged out of a Philippine port one morning last…

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Embattled NRA loses its political power broker on eve of 2020

NEW YORK — As the National Rifle Association’s chief lobbyist, Chris Cox pumped more money into the unlikely…

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Mueller to testify publicly before Congress on July 17

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, who spent nearly two years leading the Russia…

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Federal debt on track to reach unsustainable level in 30 years, CBO reports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s federal debt by the end of the year will reach the highest level…

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How to squeeze all those Democrats on the debate stage

By Mark Z. Barabak and Michael Finnegan

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Poll: Dems want experienced politician, not outsider, for president

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Candidates in the historically diverse field for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination have highlighted their…

As first debate nears, Democratic National Committee is still wrestling with demons of 2016

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As first debate nears, Democratic National Committee is still wrestling with demons of 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Struggling presidential hopefuls won’t be the only ones looking for redemption as the Democratic debates…

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Supreme Court says law imposing extra prison time for ‘crimes of violence’ is too vague

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of a 1980s-era crime law that adds…