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The decision came in response to the U.S. tightening Russian sanctions on Tuesday in a bid to force the end of its occupation of Crimea.
The decision came in response to the U.S. tightening Russian sanctions on Tuesday in a bid to force the end of its occupation of Crimea.
The White House aide says administration plans to introduce its tax overhaul during the first two weeks of September.
The White House aide says administration plans to introduce its tax overhaul during the first two weeks of September.
Democrats lack the votes to stop the still-evolving Republican health care bill in the Senate, but they're criticizing it as a stealthy measure that GOP leaders want to rush through the chamber before anyone knows what's really in it.
Democrats lack the votes to stop the still-evolving Republican health care bill in the Senate, but they're criticizing it as a stealthy measure that GOP leaders want to rush through the chamber before anyone knows what's really in it.
Sen. John McCain said Tuesday that Americans who are "stupid" enough to still want to travel to North Korea should be required to sign a waiver absolving the U.S. government of any blame should they be harmed while there.
Sen. John McCain said Tuesday that Americans who are "stupid" enough to still want to travel to North Korea should be required to sign a waiver absolving the U.S. government of any blame should they be harmed while there.
Democrats say they'll begin using procedural moves to slow the Senate's work to protest how Republicans are drafting their health care overhaul behind closed doors.
Democrats say they'll begin using procedural moves to slow the Senate's work to protest how Republicans are drafting their health care overhaul behind closed doors.
A White House official said Monday they're considering a new role for the current press secretary.
A White House official said Monday they're considering a new role for the current press secretary.
The voter data was on an unsecured Amazon Drive account, and included 1.1 terabytes of personal voter information.
The voter data was on an unsecured Amazon Drive account, and included 1.1 terabytes of personal voter information.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized President Donald Trump's decision to freeze a detente with Cuba and his verbal attack on the Caribbean island's leaders.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized President Donald Trump's decision to freeze a detente with Cuba and his verbal attack on the Caribbean island's leaders.
Jay Sekulow appeared on CNN's State of the Union with Jake Tapper and said Trump's Friday tweet that seemed to confirm that he was being investigated for firing former FBI director James Comey was not a confirmation of an investigation.
Jay Sekulow appeared on CNN's State of the Union with Jake Tapper and said Trump's Friday tweet that seemed to confirm that he was being investigated for firing former FBI director James Comey was not a confirmation of an investigation.
Cuba rejects Trump's criticism as 'hostile' but seeks to maintain official ties even as US rolls back some changes instituted by Obama.
Cuba rejects Trump's criticism as 'hostile' but seeks to maintain official ties even as US rolls back some changes instituted by Obama.
White House says President Donald Trump plans to announce a revised Cuba policy that's aimed at stopping the flow of U.S. cash to the country's military and security services.
White House says President Donald Trump plans to announce a revised Cuba policy that's aimed at stopping the flow of U.S. cash to the country's military and security services.
A Trump administration official says the Pentagon will send almost 4,000 additional American forces to Afghanistan, hoping to break a stalemate in a conflict that has now passed to a third U.S. commander-in-chief.
A Trump administration official says the Pentagon will send almost 4,000 additional American forces to Afghanistan, hoping to break a stalemate in a conflict that has now passed to a third U.S. commander-in-chief.
White House says President Donald Trump plans to announce a revised Cuba policy that's aimed at stopping the flow of U.S. cash to the country's military and security services.
White House says President Donald Trump plans to announce a revised Cuba policy that's aimed at stopping the flow of U.S. cash to the country's military and security services.
The scope of the Russia investigation now in the hands of a special counsel might be widening.
The scope of the Russia investigation now in the hands of a special counsel might be widening.
The congressional baseball game went on as scheduled, despite Wednesday's tragic shooting.
The congressional baseball game went on as scheduled, despite Wednesday's tragic shooting.
The president's alleged criticism came as Senate Republican leaders' attempts to write their own health care package have been slowed by disagreements between their party's conservatives and moderates.
The president's alleged criticism came as Senate Republican leaders' attempts to write their own health care package have been slowed by disagreements between their party's conservatives and moderates.
The shooting of a top House Republican drew concern and outrage from across the political spectrum Wednesday but also sparked debate about gun violence in the United States.
The shooting of a top House Republican drew concern and outrage from across the political spectrum Wednesday but also sparked debate about gun violence in the United States.
Southern Baptists will reconsider formally condemning white nationalism and the political movement known as the "alt-right.''.
Southern Baptists will reconsider formally condemning white nationalism and the political movement known as the "alt-right.''.
Good morning! We're getting your day started with top stories you may have missed, plus other headlines you need to be following today. For all your local news, watch KOLD News 13 This Morning at 6 a.m.
Good morning! We're getting your day started with top stories you may have missed, plus other headlines you need to be following today. For all your local news, watch KOLD News 13 This Morning at 6 a.m.
Workers at the Pima Animal Care Center are warning of a scary new trend that they are seeing too frequently. Officers have responded to dozens of dogs being left out in the heat.
Workers at the Pima Animal Care Center are warning of a scary new trend that they are seeing too frequently. Officers have responded to dozens of dogs being left out in the heat.
While sadly some found devastation, as their homes are now just piles of debris and burned land, there were a lot of thankful residents as well, as they returned to find their homes still standing.
While sadly some found devastation, as their homes are now just piles of debris and burned land, there were a lot of thankful residents as well, as they returned to find their homes still standing.
During the investigation, detectives determined that 23-year-old Adam Ortiz was driving the car during the hit and run. Ortiz was located and taken into custody without incident, according to the release.
During the investigation, detectives determined that 23-year-old Adam Ortiz was driving the car during the hit and run. Ortiz was located and taken into custody without incident, according to the release.
The City of Bisbee held a special city council meeting on Wednesday, June 22 with only two items on the agenda.
The City of Bisbee held a special city council meeting on Wednesday, June 22 with only two items on the agenda.
Fentanil, carfentanil and other powerful synthetic opioids have killed thousands. Many more could die in minutes if terrorists used them as weapons.
Fentanil, carfentanil and other powerful synthetic opioids have killed thousands. Many more could die in minutes if terrorists used them as weapons.
Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Cindy may unleash floating islands of fire ants.
Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Cindy may unleash floating islands of fire ants.
If college is supposed to be the best time of your life, then Avery Leilani's mom is living her BEST life.
If college is supposed to be the best time of your life, then Avery Leilani's mom is living her BEST life.
The storm’s effects will be felt along a long swath of the coast, as it drops heavy rainfall and causing flooding in some places.
The storm’s effects will be felt along a long swath of the coast, as it drops heavy rainfall and causing flooding in some places.
Big blockbuster movies and kid-friendly content are coming to Netflix in July. Rogue One, E.T., Hugo and more.
Big blockbuster movies and kid-friendly content are coming to Netflix in July. Rogue One, E.T., Hugo and more.
Two schools worked together and brought a girl’s graduation to her mother in a hospital in Vermont.
Two schools worked together and brought a girl’s graduation to her mother in a hospital in Vermont.
A Shreveport man caught this on camera at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant on Mansfield Road.
A Shreveport man caught this on camera at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant on Mansfield Road.
Some East Texas men are gaining national attention after a video of them wrangling an over 10 foot long alligator attracted millions of views.
Some East Texas men are gaining national attention after a video of them wrangling an over 10 foot long alligator attracted millions of views.
One Columbus mother received the biggest surprise her family had has in more than 50 years – a baby boy.
One Columbus mother received the biggest surprise her family had has in more than 50 years – a baby boy.
An Oklahoma man convicted of molesting a little girl now lives next door to the victim. “He’s like right there, practically in my backyard and that kind of makes me nervous and not want to go home ever,” said 21-year-old Danyelle Dyer. Danyelle’s uncle, Harold English, recently got out of prison and moved in just over the fence.
An Oklahoma man convicted of molesting a little girl now lives next door to the victim. “He’s like right there, practically in my backyard and that kind of makes me nervous and not want to go home ever,” said 21-year-old Danyelle Dyer. Danyelle’s uncle, Harold English, recently got out of prison and moved in just over the fence.
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