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#1
Olympic Games in Africa? A door long shut could be opening
Washington Post World
 

North Korea has no plans to talk with US, Pence at Olympics - ABC World News

North Korea holds military parade as Olympics kick off - Fox News Top Stories

North Korea stages military parade on eve of Olympics - Al Jazeera English

WATCH: North Korea parades goose-stepping military might on eve of Olympics - ABC World News

North Korea parades goose-stepping military might on eve of Olympics - ABC World News

North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics as Pence lands in Seoul - Reuters World News

North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics as Pence heads for Seoul - Reuters World News

North Korea has military parade on eve of Olympics in South - ABC World News

S. Korea gets flexible with N. Korea sanctions for Olympics - ABC World News

S. Korea gets flexible with N. Korea sanctions for Olympics - Washington Post World

North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics as Pence heads to Seoul - Reuters Top Stories

North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics as Pence heads to Seoul - Reuters World News

Is North Korea playing games with the Winter Olympics? - Al Jazeera English

North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics as Pence heads for Seoul - Reuters Top Stories

North Korea stages military parade ahead of Olympic Games - USA Today Top Stories

North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics as Pence lands in Seoul - Reuters Top Stories

Eye Opener at 8: North Korea dominates run-up to Olympics - CBS World

North Korea Holds Military Parade, Shows Off Weapons Ahead Of Olympic Opening - NPR News

Winter Olympics 2018: Opening ceremony to kick off Pyeongchang Games - ABC World News

A guide to North Korea's Olympic concert, playlist version - Washington Post World

North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics, Pence vows continued pressure - Reuters Top Stories

WATCH: North Korea has no plans to talk with US, Pence at Olympics, foreign minister says - ABC World News

U.S. athletes to watch at the 2018 Winter Olympics - CBS Top Stories

WATCH: Massive security plans in place ahead of South Korea Olympics - ABC World News

How to sound like an expert in obscure Winter Olympics sports - CNN Top Stories

Winter Olympics to kick off in South Korea's Pyeongchang - Al Jazeera English

Norovirus outbreak spreads at Winter Olympics - USA Today Top Stories

North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics, Pence vows continued pressure - Reuters World News

What to know about Winter Olympics 2018 host city Pyeongchang - ABC World News

N. Korea tries to steal Olympic thunder with missiles on parade - CBS World

2018 Winter Olympics: President Trump tweets his congratulations to South Korea - USA Today Top Stories

Team USA taps four-time Olympian luger to serve as flag bearer at 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies - USA Today Top Stories

On your marks, get set ... Winter Olympics are under way! - NBC Top Stories

North Korea, U.S. set for uncomfortable encounter at Olympics - Reuters Top Stories

Panel Dismisses 47 Russians' Appeal To Be Allowed Into Winter Olympics - NPR News

Seoul says South Korean president will have luncheon with North Korean leader?s sister, others in Olympics delegation - Washington Post World

How To Watch The 2018 Winter Olympics - NPR News

First a wax truck, now medals: U.S. cross country aims for big time at Winter Olympics - USA Today Top Stories

Defection fears at the Winter Olympics - CNN Top Stories

North Korea, U.S. set for uncomfortable encounter at Olympics - Reuters World News

UN exempts sanctions for North Korea?s Olympic delegation - Washington Post World

Intense security measures in place ahead of Olympics in South Korea - ABC World News

Winter Olympics will be chock-full of firsts - CNN Top Stories

Japan’s Noriaki Kasai, 45, becomes first athlete to compete in eight Winter Olympics - USA Today Top Stories

Everything you need to know about the Winter Olympics - CNN Top Stories

On the Runway: The North Korean Cheer Squad Is Playing a Different Olympic Game - NYTimes US

Olympians Next Door: Where America's Winter Olympic Athletes Come From - NPR News

Iran furious as athletes miss out on Winter Olympics smartphones - The Guardian World News

Column: US drops the coin on flag bearer at Winter Olympics - USA Today Top Stories

The Winter Olympics are going to be cold. But how cold is the question. - CNN Top Stories

Olympic team meant to order 1,500 eggs. Instead, they got 15,000 - CNN Top Stories

Pressure Grows for U.S. Olympic Committee Chief to Step Down - NYTimes US

U.S. Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse when she was 16 - Reuters Top Stories

On Olympics: A Surprise (?) at the Winter Olympics: It?s Really Cold - NYTimes US

Russian Olympic official says ban doesn't apply to him - USA Today Top Stories

VP Pence calls USA TODAY Sports report on spat with Olympic skater '#FAKENEWS' - USA Today Top Stories

Olympic icon: Pence offered to pray for me - CNN Top Stories

Dozens of Russian Athletes Lose Appeal, Keeping Them Out of Pyeongchang Olympics - NYTimes US

The Latest: Hearing on Russian Olympic appeals concludes - USA Today Top Stories

How We Achieved an Olympic Feat of Immersive Journalism - NY Times World

U.S. Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse when she was 16 - Reuters US News

Political influence of Kim Jong Un's sister on view with Olympics visit - NBC World News

U.S. ski jumper Casey Larson about to set Olympic record: He'll be 100,00th male Olympian - USA Today Top Stories

Two Koreas, Split by War, Use Olympics to Make Rare Shows of Unity - NY Times World

Norwegian Olympic team tries to order 1,500 eggs, ends up with 15,000 instead - Washington Post World

Figure skating: Nathan Chen flops in Olympic debut with mistakes in team short program - USA Today Top Stories

2018 Winter Olympics: Shani Davis not expected to march in opening ceremony - USA Today Top Stories

Olympic diplomacy: Kim Jong Un's sister to dine with South Korea's leader - NBC World News

The Quiet Diplomacy to Save the Olympics in a Nuclear Standoff - NYTimes US

Katie?s story: Riding high to Olympic debut - BBC Top Stories

NBC to welcome Olympic sponsors in Wyoming, not South Korea: report - Fox News Top Stories

What South Koreans Really Think of the Olympic Thaw - NY Times World

Pence out to counter NKorean 'propaganda' at Olympic games - ABC World News

How to watch the 2018 Olympics on TV and online - CBS Top Stories

Ariana Kukors, Olympic swimmer, accuses coach Sean Hutchison of sexual abuse - Washington Post US

Winter Olympics: Katie Ormerod ruled out of Games in Pyeongchang - BBC Top Stories

Kim Jong Un presides over huge military parade on eve of PyeongChang Olympics - NBC World News

Vera Wang, once an Olympics hopeful, returns to the rink at PyeongChang - NBC Top Stories

Ex-US Olympic swimming coach's home raided following allegations of sexual abuse, explicit photography - Fox News Top Stories

Olympic Games in Africa? A door long shut could be opening - Washington Post World

Russian Olympic official says ban doesn't apply to him - ABC Top Stories

U.S. Olympic star open to meeting VP Pence to talk gay rights - NBC Top Stories

US coach keeping blinders on as he preps for Olympic debut - USA Today Top Stories

Kim's sister, South Korean leader Moon to meet at Olympics opener - Fox News World

Buffalo Wild Wings to offer 'wing bling' in honor of the Olympics - Fox News Top Stories

In Olympics, let's focus on the winner of the race -- not the race of the winner - Fox News Top Stories

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#2
Omarosa, in Big Brother house, dishes on Trump admin: 'No, it's going to not be okay'
NBC Top Stories
 

Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: America is a nation of believers - USA Today Top Stories

Trump defends religious liberty at home and abroad at National Prayer Breakfast - ABC Top Stories

Opinion: Trump hires in his own image -- bullies, posers and bad boys - CNN Top Stories

Evangelical Trump adviser tells people to skip flu shots in favor of prayer - The Guardian US News

President Trump's claim that 'thousands and thousands' of MS-13 members are off the streets - Washington Post US

Trump sought prayers for Schwarzenegger at last year's event - CNN Top Stories

Jeweler says Trump lied about how much he paid for Melania's ring - USA Today Top Stories

Trump calls faith 'central' to American life - Fox News Top Stories

Trump tax cuts trickle across America, bringing glee and skepticism - Reuters US News

DC mayor: Trump will have to pay for it - CNN World News

Trump budget to include $3 billion for border wall: official - Reuters US News

Even the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden thinks Trump's military parade is a bad idea - Washington Post World

Trump is bringing everyone down to his level - CNN Top Stories

2018 Winter Olympics: President Trump tweets his congratulations to South Korea - USA Today Top Stories

Here are the current and former Trump staffers who have met with the special counsel - ABC Top Stories

Steve Bell?s If ... Donald Trump lifts the lid on his hairdo - The Guardian US News

Military parades are about ego and power. Of course Trump wants one. - Washington Post World

Omarosa: I wouldn't vote for Trump again "in a million years, never" - CBS Top Stories

Bill Clinton's counsel: Trump "cannot say no" to Mueller interview - CBS Top Stories

Trump calls faith 'central' to American life - Fox News US

'Hire the best and fire the worst': Trump proposes biggest civil service change in 40 years - USA Today Top Stories

Omarosa on 'Celebrity Big Brother': Trump tweets haunted me, had to 'serve' my country - Fox News Top Stories

Trump's chief of staff, facing heat for backing alleged abuser, has shed his image as calming force - LA Times US News

Omarosa, in Big Brother house, dishes on Trump admin: 'No, it's going to not be okay' - NBC Top Stories

Trump administration advises federal agencies to prepare for 'limited' government shutdown - USA Today Top Stories

Rob Porter isn't the only high-level Trump staffer forced out because of past actions - CNN Top Stories

Apologetic prof is just latest academic to inflame with talk of Trump's death - Fox News US

Apologetic prof is just latest academic to inflame with talk of Trump's death - Fox News Top Stories

Rand says he told Trump bill is 'too much money' - CNN Top Stories

Rand says he told Trump bill is 'too much money' - CNN US

Trump was 'surprised' and 'saddened' by Rob Porter abuse allegations, White House says - CNN Top Stories

Descendant of boxing champ hopes for pardon, maybe from Trump - CBS US

The complicated history of 'In God We Trust' and other examples Trump gives of American religion - Washington Post US

Senior Trump staffers knew about allegations of abuse against Rob Porter: Sources - ABC Top Stories

Omarosa tearfully opens up about Trump White House on 'Big Brother': 'It's not going to be OK' - USA Today Top Stories

Elusive Trump aide Hope Hicks in the spotlight amid scandal - CNN Top Stories

Trump tax cuts trickle across America, bringing glee and skepticism - Reuters Top Stories

Trump says America is a "nation of believers" at Prayer Breakfast - CBS US

A burning question for sports champions in the age of Trump: Will you visit the White House? - CNN Top Stories

Battle of Gettysburg lessons for Trump's GOP: Quit mud wrestling and stand your ground - USA Today Top Stories

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#3
Here's what's in the budget deal
CNN US
 

Senate reaches bipartisan budget deal ahead of deadline - Fox News Top Stories

Pelosi on her 8-hour long House speech, budget deal vote - CBS US

Congress readies to vote on budget deal to avoid shutdown - NBC Top Stories

Congress on edge as budget deal nears vote - ABC Top Stories

Sen. Rand Paul holds up Senate vote on budget package as shutdown looms - Fox News Top Stories

Senate adjourns till 12:01 a.m. EST without approving budget deal - Reuters Top Stories

Senate poised to approve massive two-year budget deal, setting up fight in the House - USA Today Top Stories

Ryan thinks House has the votes to pass budget deal - CNN Top Stories

US Congress to vote on budget amid immigration concerns - Al Jazeera English

White House speaks out on Senate's 2-year budget deal - Fox News Top Stories

WATCH: Lawmakers race to strike a $500B budget deal - ABC US News

Congress expected to vote on budget to avert government shutdown - Reuters Top Stories

Here's what's in the budget deal - CNN US

McConnell attempts to protect two Kentucky colleges in budget deal - Washington Post US

As Paul Ryan turns to Democrats for votes, conservatives fume over budget deal - USA Today Top Stories

Global shares fragile, U.S. yields creep up after U.S. budget deal - Reuters Top Stories

Anger rises as DACA left out of budget deal again - CNN Top Stories

New budget deal adds more stimulus ? and debt ? to an overextended American economy - LA Times US News

Shares fragile, U.S. budget deal puts bonds on defensive - Reuters Top Stories

Congress to vote on long-term budget deal, averting shutdown - Reuters Top Stories

The two-year budget agreement increases budget caps and significantly increases spending by about $300B - CNN Top Stories

Budget Deal In Limbo Amid Scramble To Avoid Partial Shutdown At Midnight - NPR News

Congress rushes again to pass budget deal amid fresh bipartisan opposition - The Guardian US News

GOP fiscal hawks slam budget 'monstrosity,' compare it to Obama's 'stimulus boondoggle' - Fox News Top Stories

Read the full budget agreement - CNN Top Stories

Pelosi says she?s voting "no" on budget deal, talks infrastructure plans - CBS Top Stories

Trump budget to include $3 billion for border wall: official - Reuters US News

Fiscal hawk Paul slows budget deal, shutdown looms - Reuters Top Stories

Congress is expected to pass bipartisan budget deal, but divisions remain - LA Times US News

House speaker says will move on immigration bill after budget - Reuters US News

US House set for budget battle ahead of shutdown deadline - BBC World

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#4
Pro-government forces attack U.S., Kurdish troops in eastern Syria
Washington Post World
 

Tens of thousands mourn Russian pilot killed in Syria - Fox News Top Stories

Tens of thousands mourn Russian pilot killed in Syria - Fox News World

Two of the ISIS executioner 'Beatles' captured in Syria - ABC World News

Syrian state-run media confirm US airstrike on government-backed troops, cites reports of dozens killed and wounded - Washington Post World

Official: Forces hit by U.S. in Syria included Russians - CBS US

Last 2 ISIS 'Beatles' captured in Syria - NBC Top Stories

British Isis fighters known as 'the Beatles' captured in Syria ? reports - The Guardian World News

Last 2 members of ISIS foursome dubbed 'The Beatles' nabbed in Syria - Fox News Top Stories

US military strikes kill 100 pro-regime forces in Syria - CNN Top Stories

Pro-government forces attack U.S., Kurdish troops in eastern Syria - Washington Post World

Last 2 members of ISIS foursome dubbed 'The Beatles' nabbed in Syria - Fox News World

More than 100 Assad fighters killed in clash with US in eastern Syria - The Guardian World News

U.S.-Backed Coalition in Syria Strikes Pro-Assad Forces - NY Times World

Turkish, Russian, Iranian leaders to meet over Syria crisis - Fox News World

Syrian refugees freeze to death in Lebanon - CNN Top Stories

UN investigating reports of chlorine attacks in Syria - CNN Top Stories

CNN goes on patrol with US soldiers in Syria - CNN Top Stories

Syria conflict: US in rare counter-strike after Deir al-Zour attack - BBC World

Leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran to discuss Syria in Istanbul: Turkish source - Reuters World News

U.S.-led coalition, pro-Assad forces, clash in east Syria - Reuters Top Stories

US-led air raids in Syria 'kill 100 pro-Assad fighters' - Al Jazeera English

Syria war: Last of British IS 'Beatles' gang captured by Kurds - BBC Top Stories

Morning mail: US kills more than 100 Assad fighters in Syria - The Guardian World News

U.S. dismisses fears of wider war after deadly Syria clashes - Reuters World News

Medical association to lose Turkish tag over criticism of Syria campaign - Reuters World News

Syria war: Assad's government accuses US of massacre - BBC World

Syria chemical attack rockets ?Made in Germany,? report says - Fox News World

The Latest: Death toll in Syria rebel region reaches 35 - Washington Post World

As civilians deaths soar, fresh plea for ceasefire in Syria - CBS World

U.S.-led coalition, pro-Assad forces, clash in east Syria - Reuters World News

Syria chemical attack rockets ?Made in Germany,? report says - Fox News Top Stories

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#5
Analysis: 6 questions the White House needs to answer
CNN Top Stories
 

White House says background check for Rob Porter was never completed - USA Today Top Stories

Trump was 'surprised' and 'saddened' by Rob Porter abuse allegations, White House says - CNN Top Stories

White House Is Reviewing Democratic Memo That Responds To GOP Allegations - NPR News

White House Regrets Its Handling of Rob Porter Case: ?We All Could Have Done Better? - NYTimes US

White House Senior Staffer Resigns After Domestic Abuse Allegations - NPR News

Former White House aide's ex-wives detail abuse allegations - CNN Top Stories

White House aide Rob Porter resigns over abuse claims - Al Jazeera English

Sources: Rob Porter fallout won't cost the White House chief of staff his job ? for now - CNN US

Who is Rob Porter? What we know about the White House staff secretary - USA Today Top Stories

White House aide Rob Porter's exit moved up, amid questions over handling of abuse claims - Fox News Top Stories

Subdued Prayer Breakfast Message by Trump Amid White House Turbulence - NYTimes US

White House speaks out on Senate's 2-year budget deal - Fox News Top Stories

Top Stories: White House Staffer Quits After Abuse Charges; Democrats' Countermemo - NPR News

Olympic icon: I wouldn't visit White House - CNN Top Stories

Evangelicals, Having Backed Trump, Find White House ?Front Door Is Open? - NYTimes US

Holder 2020? Former AG floats potential White House run - Fox News Top Stories

Thursday's White House briefing - live updates - CBS Top Stories

White House targets VA?s deputy secretary as ?a warning shot? to agency?s leader - Washington Post World

White House dismisses Omarosa claims because she 'was fired 3 times on 'The Apprentice'' - USA Today Top Stories

Trump, Modi discuss Afghanistan, Myanmar, Maldives, North Korea: White House - Reuters World News

Ex-wife of embroiled White House aide Rob Porter: I told FBI he could be blackmailed - USA Today Top Stories

'It's so bad': former White House aide on Trump's presidency ? video - The Guardian World News

What did the White House know about Rob Porter, and when did it know it? - CBS Top Stories

Analysis: It was a disastrous White House press briefing - CNN Top Stories

Questions that need answers after accused wife beater Rob Porter's White House resignation - USA Today Top Stories

Analysis: 6 questions the White House needs to answer - CNN Top Stories

Omarosa tearfully opens up about Trump White House on 'Big Brother': 'It's not going to be OK' - USA Today Top Stories

Dozens at White House lack permanent security clearances - Washington Post World

Omarosa on the White House: "Not my circus, not my monkeys" - CBS Top Stories

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#6
It's on: USA beats Russian athletes in curling
CNN Top Stories
 

Navalny accuses top Russian officials of ties to billionaire - ABC World News

Navalny accuses top Russian officials of ties to billionaire - Fox News Top Stories

Russian strawberry tycoon in election race against Putin - BBC World

Court To Announce Decision On Russian Athletes Hours Before Opening Ceremonies - NPR News

Top DHS official says Russian hackers infiltrated US voter systems in 2016 - Fox News Top Stories

Russian Olympic official says ban doesn't apply to him - USA Today Top Stories

Here's what you need to know about fallout for Russian doping scheme - USA Today Top Stories

Navalny accuses top Russian officials of ties to billionaire - Fox News World

Russian Olympic official says ban doesn't apply to him - ABC Top Stories

Tens of thousands mourn Russian pilot killed in Syria - Washington Post World

Democratic Sen. Mark Warner texted with Russian oligarch lobbyist in effort to contact dossier author Christopher Steele - Fox News Top Stories

Dem senator texted with Russian to contact dossier author - Fox News Top Stories

Clintons at core of alleged real Russian collusion - Fox News Top Stories

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny scours Instagram to accuse a top Kremlin official of ties to a billionaire - Washington Post World

It's on: USA beats Russian athletes in curling - CNN Top Stories

Bush on Russian interference in US election ? video - The Guardian US News

Navalny accuses top Russian official of ties to billionaire - Washington Post World

Twitter failed to remove hundreds of Russian propaganda videos aimed at Americans - CNN Top Stories

Tens of thousands mourn Russian pilot killed in Syria - Fox News World

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