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#1
Opinion: The guy who really gave us Donald Trump
CNN US
 

Trump condemns 'witch-hunt' as special counsel appointed in Russia inquiry ? live - The Guardian US News

Trump can?t stop talking about the Russia investigation ? even if it might hurt him - Washington Post US

Internet Disagrees With Trump Saying 'No Politician' Treated Worse - NBC Top Stories

Trump Losing Battle to Make Leaks 'The Real Story' in Russia Probe - Fox News Top Stories

Toby Keith to perform with Arabian lute player at Saudi event during Trump visit - CBS Top Stories

Trump assails 'witch hunt' after naming of special counsel - ABC Top Stories

Trump says special counsel appointment "hurts our country terribly" - CBS Top Stories

Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians during 2016 race - CBS World

Trump denounces special counsel as bad for the nation - Fox News Top Stories

Trump remains defiant amid special prosecutor appointment - Fox News Top Stories

Hoover: Outlandish words get you in with Trump - CNN Top Stories

Trump on Special Counsel: ?It Divides the Country? - NYTimes US

President Trump Holds Press Conference With Colombia's President Before Overseas Trip - NPR News

Trump rails against 'witch hunt' amid special counsel appointment - Fox News Top Stories

Trump awaited in Middle East with foreboding and hope - Reuters World News

Trump on asking Comey to end Russia probe: 'No, next question' - CNN Top Stories

Trump Says He Faces 'Witch Hunt,' Special Counsel 'Hurts Country' - NBC Top Stories

Trump to Muir: Special counsel 'hurts our country terribly' - ABC Top Stories

Trump awaited in Middle East with foreboding and hope - Reuters Top Stories

What made Trump can/will break Trump - Al Jazeera English

After Special Counsel Named, Trump Reacts: 'Greatest Witch Hunt' In Political History - NPR News

Comey prepared extensively for his conversations with Trump - Washington Post US

Trump lashes out, calls Russia investigation a 'witch hunt' - LA Times US News

Trump defiant, doubting top advisers with White House in turmoil - CBS Top Stories

Trump supporters in Illinois stick with the president - CBS Top Stories

New polling shows a sharp increase in skepticism about Trump's relationship to Russia - Washington Post US

Trump lashes out over special counsel appointment - CNN US

Trump Campaign Reports Fundraising Surge, Says Americans Still Stand with President - Fox News Top Stories

Trump's circle looking for an outside legal team to boost 'firepower' in Russia probe - CNN Top Stories

'Witch hunt': Trump appears at odds with White House over Robert Mueller - The Guardian US News

Trump says Russia probe 'witch hunt' is dividing the nation - Fox News Top Stories

Trump willing to try engagement with North Korea, on conditions: Seoul - Reuters World News

Trump holds joint press conference with Colombian president -- live updates - CBS World

Warm Start With Israel Cools as Trump Prepares Visit. What Happened? - NYTimes US

Exclusive: Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians - sources - Reuters World News

Individuals linked to Trump campaign may have coordinated with Russians as far back as April 2016 - CBS US

Exclusive: Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians - sources - Reuters Top Stories

Trump's trip is expected to shine a spotlight on the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia - LA Times World News

Small-town Trump voters stick with the president - CBS US

Exclusive: Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians - sources - Reuters US News

Trump Russia inquiry: Former FBI boss to lead probe - BBC World

Trump pulls trigger for NAFTA talks - CNN Top Stories

Trump administration announces plans to renegotiate NAFTA - ABC Top Stories

Saudi Arabia working to dazzle Trump in busy overseas visit - Washington Post World

We don't need Clinton to go 'onward together'. Fight Trump in other ways | Rob Hunter - The Guardian US News

Foreign Trip Comes at Crucial Time, but Trump Is a Reluctant Traveler - NYTimes US

Obama uses colorful term to describe Trump - CNN Top Stories

Wyoming coal miners have high hopes for Trump amid national turbulence - ABC Top Stories

WATCH: The Basin: Where coal is life, Trump seen as savior - ABC Top Stories

Robert Mueller: who is the Trump-Russia investigation's special counsel? - The Guardian US News

Schoen: Turbulent Times Ahead for Trump Mean One Thing: Putin Keeps Winning - Fox News Top Stories

Hannity: The Swamp Wants to Stop Trump and Stay in Power - Fox News Top Stories

Wading Into Murky Waters, Trump Trip To Advocate Religious Unity - NPR News

Cillizza: Massive political risk for Trump and the GOP - CNN Top Stories

How Team Trump responded to the blindside that will escalate the investigation into campaign interference - CNN Top Stories

Markets slide again on Trump fears, ahead of UK retail sales - business live - The Guardian World News

Donald Trump seemed unimpeachable a few days ago. Not anymore | Lawrence Douglas - The Guardian US News

Obama has harsh words for Trump - CNN Top Stories

Ex-Cruz staffer: Trump dragged supporters to a terrible place - CNN Top Stories

McCarthy: It was a joke when I said Putin is paying Trump - CNN Top Stories

Trump's co-author: He has to figure out a way to resign - CNN Top Stories

WATCH: Coal miners react to Trump in 'The Basin' trailer - ABC US News

Trump visit seen as long shot to revive Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking - Reuters World News

Trump Calls Himself the Victim of a ?Witch Hunt? - NYTimes US

Trump awards himself a new trophy for victimhood - Washington Post US

Here are K-12 education programs Trump wants to eliminate in 2018 budget - Washington Post US

Lavrov says saw no secrets in U.S. reports on laptop disclosures conveyed by Trump - Reuters World News

Saudi Arabia to Give Trump a Royal Welcome, Ignoring His Slights - NY Times World

Saudi Arabia working to dazzle Trump in busy overseas visit - ABC World News

Trump 'laptop' ban may not be extended to flights from Europe - The Guardian US News

Trump visit seen as long shot to revive Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking - Reuters Top Stories

Chinese propagandists are using adorable kids to take on Donald Trump - Washington Post US

How a little Trump bullying may steer the global economy from another meltdown - Washington Post US

Trump is still live tweeting 'Fox & Friends' - CNN Top Stories

Health insurers and state officials say Trump is undermining Obamacare, pushing up rates - LA Times US News

Fascination and fear in Europe over Trump presidency - CBS World

Fact Check: 'We Don't Have Health Care In This Country,' Trump Says - NPR News

Trump needs private attorney to navigate complex probe, his ex-lawyer says - Washington Post US

With Trump, Saudis see chance for reset in U.S. relationship - LA Times US News

Wives of detained lawyers appeal to Trump to press China on rights - Reuters World News

Trump talks Russia: 'No. No. Next question ?' | The minute - The Guardian US News

The Latest: Rubio praises Trump for new Venezuela sanctions - Fox News World

Trump denies asking Comey to drop Flynn probe - CBS US

Senator Wants A List of Trump Business Associates; Mnuchin Wants A Note - NPR News

Royal welcome expected for Trump in Saudi Arabia - Washington Post US

Trump Administration Wants to Start Process of Renegotiating NAFTA - NBC Top Stories

The Latest: Rubio praises Trump for new Venezuela sanctions - Fox News Top Stories

Opinion: 4 things Trump needs to do on his first foreign trip - CNN Top Stories

Trump will not announce promised embassy move in Israel - CNN Top Stories

Krauthammer's Advice for Trump to Fix Turmoil: 'Take Your Playbook from Bill Clinton?' - Fox News Top Stories

Comey Hid Among White House Curtains to Avoid Trump - Fox News Top Stories

Women and whisky: country star Toby Keith to sing during Trump Saudi Arabia visit - The Guardian US News

Lieberman Is a Finalist for F.B.I. Director, Trump Says - NYTimes US

Trump brings optimism for firmer US approach to Mideast - Al Jazeera English

Lou Dobbs: Establishment GOP represents a danger to Trump - Fox News Top Stories

Van Jones: Trump went from tough guy to 'President Snowflake' - CNN Top Stories

Facing political storms at home, President Trump heads to the homelands of Islam, Christianity and Judaism - CNN Top Stories

WATCH: 'We have to get back to running this country,' said President Trump - ABC Top Stories

Tucker: Trump is volatile but the alternative is much worse - Fox News Top Stories

Krauthammer: How Trump gets back on track - Fox News Top Stories

Donald Trump is using the same old bullyboy tactics - CNN Top Stories

Energy Companies Urge Trump To Remain In Paris Climate Agreement - NPR News

Campus child care made it possible for this young parent to graduate college. Now Trump wants to ax the program. - Washington Post US

Trump pulls trigger for NAFTA talks - CNN US

Trump Saudi visit aims to build new relationship - BBC Top Stories

Japanese billionaire selling luxurious Trump International residence for $29.5 million - Fox News Top Stories

Saudi Arabia says Trump visit to bolster cooperation - Al Jazeera English

Opinion: The guy who really gave us Donald Trump - CNN US

The investigations swirling around Donald Trump ? a short guide - The Guardian US News

Trump Sends Nafta Renegotiation Notice to Congress - NYTimes US

Advisers Urge Trump to Hire an Outside Lawyer - NYTimes US

Trump seeking replacements for some of his senior team - CBS Top Stories

LIVE BLOG: Trump on Defense Amid Comey Fallout - NBC Top Stories

Trump administration imposes sanctions on Venezuela Supreme Court following ruling that sparked wave of unrest - Washington Post World

The guy who really gave us Donald Trump - CNN Top Stories

Trump administration imposes sanctions on Venezuela Supreme Court following ruling that sparked wave of unrest - ABC World News

States get involved in lawsuit to shield Obamacare, saying Trump can't be trusted - Washington Post US

WATCH: Trump denies urging Comey to end Flynn investigation - ABC US News

Trump 'close' to making an announcement on new FBI director - Fox News Top Stories

The Latest: Rubio praises Trump for new Venezuela sanctions - Washington Post World

Trump Welcomes Colombia's President to White House - NBC World News

Trump denies telling Comey to back off, bashes former FBI director - ABC Top Stories

Jimmy Carter's advice to Trump - CNN Top Stories

Trump administration announces plans to renegotiate NAFTA - CBS Top Stories

Cillizza: Trump team knew Mike Flynn was a huge problem. They hired him anyway. - CNN Top Stories

Rosenstein Says He Knew Trump Planned to Fire Comey Before Writing Memo - NYTimes US

Trump intends to renegotiate NAFTA as early as August, letter to Congress says - ABC Top Stories

In an Aside to Trump, Homeland Security Chief Suggests He Use Sword on the Press - NYTimes US

Comey, Unsettled by Trump, Is Said to Have Wanted Him Kept at a Distance - NYTimes US

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#2
Roger Ailes, who built Fox News into a powerhouse, dies
CNN US
 

Roger Ailes, former Fox News chief, dead at 77 - Reuters Top Stories

Former Fox News boss Roger Ailes dies - CNN Top Stories

Former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes Dies at 77 - NBC Top Stories

Roger Ailes, Founder and Former Chairman and CEO of Fox News, Dead at Age 77 - Fox News Top Stories

Roger Ailes, former Fox News chief, dies at 77 - Reuters US News

Roger Ailes, former Fox News chairman and CEO, dies age 77 - The Guardian World News

Fox News powerhouse Roger Ailes dies - CNN Top Stories

Roger Ailes, Former Fox News CEO, Dies At 77 - NPR News

WATCH: Fmr. Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes is dead: Report - ABC US News

Roger Ailes death: Sean Hannity issues statement - Fox News US

Roger Ailes, founder of Fox News, dead at 77 - Fox News Top Stories

Roger Ailes - In his own words - Fox News US

Roger Ailes, founder of Fox News, dead at 77 - Fox News US

Megyn Kelly: Roger Ailes was a king of sorts - CNN Top Stories

Roger Ailes helped pave the way for Trump's victory - CNN Top Stories

Tucker: Roger Ailes 'Always Rooted for the Underdog' - Fox News Top Stories

Kimberly Guilfoyle pays tribute to Roger Ailes - Fox News Top Stories

Critic's Notebook: Roger Ailes Fused TV With Politics, Changing Both - NYTimes US

Roger Ailes: Fox News founder dies at 77 - BBC Top Stories

Gutfeld remembers Roger Ailes - Fox News Top Stories

Roger Ailes death: Rupert Murdoch remembers 'brilliant broadcaster' - Fox News US

Martha MacCallum remembers Roger Ailes - Fox News Top Stories

Martha MacCallum Remembers Roger Ailes on 'The Story' - Fox News Top Stories

Roger Ailes, Who Built Fox News Into an Empire, Dies at 77 - NYTimes US

Roger Ailes dead: Media personalities react - Fox News Top Stories

Shepard Smith pays tribute to Roger Ailes - Fox News Top Stories

Juan Williams: Roger Ailes And His Legacy Of Free Speech - Fox News Top Stories

WATCH: Roger Ailes leaves behind a complicated legacy - ABC US News

Cavuto: Remembering Roger Ailes - Fox News Top Stories

Roger Ailes obituary - The Guardian World News

Roger Ailes, polarizing ex-CEO of Fox News, dead at 77 - CBS US

'I Loved Him': Shepard Smith Pays Moving Tribute to Roger Ailes - Fox News Top Stories

Rupert Murdoch issues statement on the death of Roger Ailes - Fox News Top Stories

Hannity: Roger Ailes Was a True American Original ... I Am Forever Grateful - Fox News Top Stories

Tucker: Roger Ailes always rooted for the underdog - Fox News Top Stories

Fox News' founding chief executive Roger Ailes dies - Washington Post US

Kurtz: The Roger Ailes Legacy: From the Highs to the Lows, Why He Mattered - Fox News Top Stories

'Television is not a gimmick': How Roger Ailes made Richard Nixon likable - Washington Post US

Brit Hume on the life and legacy of Roger Ailes - Fox News Top Stories

Roger Ailes, who built Fox News into a powerhouse, dies - CNN US

How the Right and Left (and Everyone Else) Reacted to Roger Ailes?s Death - NYTimes US

Roger Ailes' death could increase pressure on Fox to settle legal cases, experts say - Washington Post US

Asia and Australia Edition: White House, Chris Cornell, Roger Ailes: Your Morning Briefing - NYTimes US

Oliver North: Farewell to Roger Ailes, My No Nonsense Boss Whose Support for Our Military Never Wavered - Fox News Top Stories

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#3
People struck by car in Times Square
CNN US
 

Pedestrians injured by car in New York's Times Square - Al Jazeera English

1 killed, nearly two dozen injured in Times Square crash - CBS US

1 dead, 19 injured after car plows into pedestrians in Times Square - ABC Top Stories

One Dead and Several Injured as Car Hits Pedestrians in Times Square - NYTimes US

Pedestrians struck by car in Times Square - CNN Top Stories

Times Square car crash driver Richard Rojas 'heard voices' - BBC Top Stories

Deadly crash in crowded Times Square doesn't appear to be terror-related, NYC mayor says - CNN Top Stories

Vehicle hits pedestrians in Times Square - Washington Post US

WATCH: Multiple pedestrians reportedly struck by car in Times Square - ABC US News

Speeding vehicle strikes pedestrians in New York City's Times Square - Reuters Top Stories

Speeding vehicle strikes pedestrians in New York City's Times Square - The Guardian US News

Car injures pedestrians in Times Square - BBC Top Stories

Car jumps curb, hits pedestrians in Times Square - Fox News Top Stories

Times Square crash: one dead and several injured by car in New York ? live - The Guardian US News

WATCH: At least 1 dead after car plows into pedestrians in Times Square - ABC US News

WATCH: Planet Hollywood Bouncer credited for tackling driver in deadly Times Square crash - ABC US News

WATCH: Deadly Times Square crash suspect identified - ABC US News

One Dead as Car Hits Pedestrians in Times Square - NYTimes US

Everything we know so far about driver in deadly Times Square crash - CBS US

WATCH: Deadly crash in Times Square - ABC US News

Planet Hollywood door supervisor tackled driver in Times Square crash after he tried to flee - ABC US News

The Latest: Navy veteran in custody after Times Square crash - ABC World News

Times Square incident: Footage from scene - BBC World

Times Square crash: How it unfolded - BBC Top Stories

Car slams into pedestrians in New York's Times Square, killing 1 - CBS Top Stories

At least one killed, others injured after vehicle drove down sidewalk in New York's Times Square, reports say - Washington Post US

Victim ID'd in NYC's Times Square fatal car wreck - CBS US

Car plows into crowd at Times Square - CNN US

Photos: On the scene at Times Square - CNN Top Stories

1 Times Square pedestrian killed, others hurt after car jumps curb - Fox News US

1 Times Square pedestrian killed, others hurt after car jumps curb - Fox News Top Stories

Man arrested in Times Square - BBC World

Times Square Crash: car kills one and injures several in central New York ? video report - The Guardian US News

People struck by car in Times Square - CNN US

Car slams into Times Square pedestrians, killing one, injuring others - Reuters US News

Times Square to be sealed off by dozens of garbage trucks for New Year's Eve - The Guardian US News

Schoen: Turbulent Times Ahead for Trump Mean One Thing: Putin Keeps Winning - Fox News Top Stories

Car drives into crowd in Times Square, injuring several - Fox News US

Times and Post in epic race for the truth - CNN Top Stories

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#4
Chris Cornell obituary
The Guardian World News
 
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#5
Colombian President Santos goes to White House to seek aid guarantees
LA Times US News
 

Report: Trump aides knew Flynn was under investigation before he joined White House - CBS Top Stories

Latest Flynn revelation adds to lengthy list of White House woes - CBS US

Asia falls as White House turmoil spoils risk sentiment, dollar bruised - Reuters Top Stories

White House faces criticism over Russian photographer in Oval Office - The Guardian US News

Pence moves to launch PAC amid White House turmoil - Fox News Top Stories

Retired Adm. Mullen on "self-generated crisis" in the White House - CBS US

White House press shop could see shake-up - Fox News Top Stories

Do you think all the negative headlines about the White House could have a negative impact on economy? - Fox News Top Stories

Colombian President Santos goes to White House to seek aid guarantees - LA Times World News

What White House Correspondents Pack - NY Times World

Pence takes the lead to push White House agenda forward - Fox News Top Stories

Colombian President Santos goes to White House to seek aid guarantees - LA Times US News

For Trump's defenders, White House turmoil is politics as usual - Reuters US News

WATCH: The White House's past comments on investigating Russian ties - ABC Top Stories

Jury finds white Oklahoma cop not guilty in deadly shooting of unarmed black man - Fox News Top Stories

WATCH: 'This country was founded on white supremacy' - ABC Top Stories

'I'd back Spurs for the title - if they were staying at White Hart Lane' - Jermaine Jenas - BBC Top Stories

Yale dean placed on leave after calling people 'white trash' on Yelp - ABC US News

Orcas prey on great white sharks in South African waters - Fox News World

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8 judges on Venezuela?s Supreme Court hit with US sanctions
Washington Post World
 
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