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10 things to know, Thursday, May 24

Published on May 24, 2018

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. →

Dem, GOP leaders to get classified briefing on Russia probe

Published on May 24, 2018

WASHINGTON — House and Senate lawmakers from both parties are set to meet with top intelligence officials Thursday as President Donald Trump raises new suspicions about the federal investigation into his 2016 campaign. Trump is calling his →

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What’s next? NFL sparks new questions with anthem policy

Published on May 24, 2018

The NFL has muddled a divisive issue even more by announcing that players will be required to stand for the national anthem if they’re on the field before games. The league’s new policy has stirred up defenders of free speech, prompted a couple of owners to quickly backtrack and raised all sorts of potential questions heading into next season. →

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Protests worldwide against US idea of auto import tariffs

Published on May 24, 2018

BEIJING — China, Japan and the European Union condemned Thursday the Trump administration's decision to launch an investigation into whether tariffs are needed on imports of vehicles and automotive parts into the United States. President →

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North Korea slams Pence as summit with Trump grows shakier

Published on May 24, 2018

TOKYO — North Korea has lobbed another verbal salvo at Washington ahead of an increasingly embattled plan for its leader, Kim Jong Un, and President Donald Trump to meet next month, calling Vice President Mike Pence a “political →

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Alex Ovechkin, Capitals headed to Stanley Cup Final vs. Vegas

Published on May 24, 2018

Alex Ovechkin is thrilled, though hardly satisfied. The Washington Capitals star is headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in his 13-year career, eager to put more distance between the Eastern Conference champions and a lingering perception of Ovechkin and the Caps as playoff underachievers. The Caps will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Cup final. →

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Security troops on Wyoming nuclear missile base took LSD

Published on May 24, 2018

WASHINGTON — One airman said he felt paranoia. Another marveled at the vibrant colors. A third admitted, "I absolutely just loved altering my mind." Meet service members entrusted with guarding nuclear missiles that are among the most →

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Investigators: Russian military missile downed Flight MH17

Published on May 24, 2018

BUNNIK, Netherlands — Detailed analysis of video and photos has unequivocally established that the Buk missile that brought down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine nearly four years ago came from a Russia-based military unit, an →

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North Korea demolishes nuke test site with series of blasts

Published on May 24, 2018

PUNGGYE-RI, North Korea — North Korea carried out what it said is the demolition of its nuclear test site Thursday, setting off a series of explosions over several hours in the presence of foreign journalists. The explosions at the nuclear →

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A stoner looks at 80: Comedian, marijuana advocate Tommy Chong reflects on his career

Published on May 24, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Yeah man, Tommy Chong says he always knew he'd live to see the day marijuana legalization would be sweeping the country. He had no doubt when he and partner Cheech Marin pioneered stoner comedy 50 years ago, a time when taunting →

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Bucks’ Sterling Brown decries ‘police intimidation’ during arrest

Published on May 24, 2018

Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown says he was a victim of police intimidation during an arrest for a parking violation in January when officers used a stun gun on him. Brown, who is African-American, says no one should have to experience treatment like that. He was never charged. Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales apologized Wednesday for his officers’ actions during the arrest in January. →

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Trump cancels North Korean summit, citing 'tremendous anger' (UPDATED)

Published on May 24, 2018

WASHINGTON — In a dramatic diplomatic turn, President Donald Trump canceled next month's summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un Thursday, citing the "tremendous anger and open hostility" in a recent statement by the North. Trump said in a →

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Judge: President can't block critics on Twitter

Published on May 23, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump violates the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment when he blocks critics on Twitter for political speech, a judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan stopped short in →

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10 things to know, Wednesday, May 23

Published on May 23, 2018

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. →

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10 things to know, Thursday, May 24

Dem, GOP leaders to get classified briefing on Russia probe

What’s next? NFL sparks new questions with anthem policy

Protests worldwide against US idea of auto import tariffs

North Korea slams Pence as summit with Trump grows shakier

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals headed to Stanley Cup Final vs. Vegas

Security troops on Wyoming nuclear missile base took LSD

Investigators: Russian military missile downed Flight MH17

North Korea demolishes nuke test site with series of blasts

A stoner looks at 80: Comedian, marijuana advocate Tommy Chong reflects on his career

Bucks’ Sterling Brown decries ‘police intimidation’ during arrest

Trump cancels North Korean summit, citing 'tremendous anger' (UPDATED)

Judge: President can't block critics on Twitter

10 things to know, Wednesday, May 23

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