Mark Katkov
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Politics
Former Defense Secretary Mattis Issues Stunning Rebuke Of Trump
Jim Mattis, who resigned as Trump's defense secretary nearly a year and a half ago, accuses the president of dividing the nation and warns against "militarizing our response" to protests.
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National
Nursing Home COVID-19 Reporting Rules To Be Strengthened
The federal government "will require nursing homes to inform residents, their families and their representatives of COVID-19 cases in their facilities." Notification must be given within 12 hours.
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World
Qassem Soleimani's Enduring Legacy Across The Middle East
The commander of Iran's Quds Force was largely responsible for the expansion of Shiite power and influence in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza.
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World
Boris Johnson And Conservative Party Win Large Majority In U.K. Parliament
The Tories now have the biggest majority since Margaret Thatcher's win in 1987, all but ensuring the United Kingdom will exit the European Union in January.
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National
Federal Judge Blocks Diversion Of Military Construction Money For Border Wall
A case brought by El Paso County, Texas, is similar to another won by the Sierra Club in California. The U.S. Supreme Court said wall construction can continue while the Trump administration appeals.
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National
Sailor Kills 2, Wounds 1 Before Taking Own Life At Hawaii's Pearl Harbor Base
The U.S. Navy says the gunman was assigned to a nuclear-powered attack submarine currently in port. No motive has been identified.
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World
Taliban Release American And Australian Hostages In Exchange For 3 Militants
American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks were abducted in 2016 from Kabul, where they taught at the American University. Three Taliban commanders held by the Afghan government were also freed.
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Politics
Texts Detail Top U.S. Diplomat's Concerns About Possible Trump-Ukraine Quid Pro Quo
In texts released by House Democrats, a career diplomat worries that Washington is tying military aid and a White House visit for the president of Ukraine to an investigation of Joe and Hunter Biden.
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Politics
What To Know About The Sudden Talk Of War With Iran
Lately, the White House has been talking as if conflict with Iran could soon erupt. Here's a look at how the talk has turned so bellicose and what the risks are.
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Politics
Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan Investigated Over Ties To Boeing
Patrick Shanahan spent 30 years as a Boeing executive before joining the Defense Department as deputy secretary. The inspector general will examine whether Shanahan improperly promoted Boeing.