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Assange Is Arrested After Being Evicted From Ecuadorean Embassy
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange was taken into custody in London by the police. He had been living at the embassy since 2012. Assange was under Ecuadorian protection for roughly 7 years.
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Business
Justice Department Accuses Maker Of Suboxone With Fraud, Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors charge British drug maker Indivior with felony fraud and conspiracy for its marketing of opioid addiction products including Suboxone.
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Arts & Life
In Its Third Season, 'The Bold Type' Balances Real Life With A Glass Of Rosé
The comedy series follows three friends working at a women's magazine in New York City. The stars say the show carefully balances providing a space to tackle issues — and a space to escape from them.
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Lil Nas X, Country Music's Unlikely Son, Sparks Conversation On Genre And Race
Lil Nas X's viral hit "Old Town Road" was pulled from Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart, raising questions over discrimination in the country music industry.
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Politics
News Brief: Border Crisis, Joe Biden, 2020 Census
The U.S. threatens to withhold aid to countries responsible for migrants trying to cross into the U.S. Former Vice President Biden faces allegations of misconduct. And, the Census begins in a year.
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Politics
News Brief: Golan Heights, House Panel Probe, Brexit
U.S. backs Israel's claim to sovereignty over the Golan Heights. House panel investigates whether Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump violated federal record-keeping policies. EU agrees to delay Brexit.
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Arts & Life
A Parable Of International Development From Dave Eggers
In a slim novel called The Parade, two mismatched men are sent to a war-torn country to pave a highway in 12 days. "But ultimately," the author says, "it's not really about either one of these guys."
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Politics
Michael Cohen Testifies Before House Oversight Committee
President Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, called the president a "racist" and "a cheat" in front of the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
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Arts & Life
Chicago Police: 'Empire' Actor Jessie Smollett Faked Attack
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson says Empire actor Jussie Smollett staged the hate crime he reported last month to promote his career and earn a higher salary.
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Politics
Special Coverage: Trump On Border Wall Funding
In remarks from the Rose Garden, President Trump on Friday declares a national emergency to secure funding for his long-promised southern border wall.