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David Pecker, American Media Chief, Is Said to Have Immunity in Trump Inquiry
NYTimes US
 

Trump wants Pompeo to study 'killing of farmers' in South Africa - Reuters Top Stories

South Africa blasts Trump over racially divisive tweet - Washington Post World

South Africa reacts angrily to Trump tweet about land seizures - The Guardian World News

South Africa calls Trump 'misinformed' over land policy - Al Jazeera English

South Africa hits back at 'unfortunate' Trump tweet on land reform - CNN Top Stories

Trump under fire for claim of 'large scale killing' of white farmers in South Africa - NBC World News

South Africa hits back at Trump over land seizure tweet - CBS Top Stories

Here's The Story Behind That Trump Tweet On South Africa ? And Why It Sparked Outrage - NPR News

Trump wants Pompeo to study 'killing of farmers' in South Africa - Reuters World News

Trump Wants Pompeo to Study ?Killing of Farmers? in South Africa - NYTimes US

Jimmy Carter says Trump a 'disaster in human rights,' 'treating people equal' - Fox News Top Stories

Trump says 'I will stay uninvolved' after slamming Sessions, Justice Dept. - Reuters Top Stories

Trump tweet won't affect South Africa, U.S. relations: cabinet minister - Reuters World News

South Africa rejects Donald Trump's tweet on farmer killings - BBC World

Trump tweet sparks angry response from South African government - USA Today Top Stories

What Cohen's plea says about Trump and campaign finance violations - CBS Top Stories

Trump speaks out about Africa again, and many cringe - Washington Post World

Trump speaks out about Africa again, and many cringe - Fox News Top Stories

Trump says Michael Cohen's actions weren't crimes - CNN Top Stories

Trump says wants Pompeo to 'closely study' SAfrican land seizures, farm killings - Reuters World News

Trump says "flipping" like Cohen should be "illegal," rips Sessions - CBS Top Stories

Trump slams Justice Department, says will stay 'uninvolved' - Reuters Top Stories

Former Trump lawyer Cohen subpoenaed in Trump charity case - Al Jazeera English

Trump says 'flipping' in criminal cases should be illegal and warns against impeachment - The Guardian World News

President Trump says his impeachment would 'crash' the economy - USA Today Top Stories

Trump speaks out about Africa again, and many cringe - Fox News World

Trump tweet won't affect South Africa, U.S. relations: cabinet minister - Reuters Top Stories

President Donald Trump says if he's impeached, we'll all be 'very poor' - USA Today Top Stories

Flipping should almost 'be outlawed,' Trump says - CNN Top Stories

Trump says impeachment would crash the market. Really? - CNN Top Stories

Fed official says Trump won't influence rate policy - CBS Top Stories

South Africa to seek clarification from U.S. embassy on Trump's land reform tweet: SABC - Reuters World News

South African government calls Trump tweet on land reform as 'narrow' - Reuters Top Stories

Giuliani says if Trump were impeached, 'the American people would revolt' - CNN Top Stories

South African government calls Trump tweet on land reform as 'narrow' - Reuters World News

Trump?s Vile Ploy on South Africa - NYTimes US

Trump tweet 'based on false information': South African foreign minister - Reuters World News

Trump misunderstands trade, Japan official says - CBS Top Stories

Trump says he knew about Cohen's payments "later on" - CBS Top Stories

Thousands of federal defendants offer to help the government each year. Trump says that ?almost ought to be outlawed.? - Washington Post US

In Tweet, Trump Seems to Endorse Racist Narrative of South African Dispute - NYTimes US

Trump tweet 'based on false information': South African foreign minister - Reuters Top Stories

South Africa to seek clarification from U.S. embassy on Trump's land reform tweet: SABC - Reuters Top Stories

Steven Tyler orders Donald Trump to stop playing Aerosmith music at rallies - The Guardian US News

U.S.-China tariffs, Trump woes weigh on world stocks - Reuters Top Stories

Michael Cohen plea puts Trump on defensive, media into overdrive - Fox News Top Stories

Asian shares fall on Trump woes, U.S.-China tariffs kick in - Reuters Top Stories

After legal stunners for two Trump associates, the White House returns to peddling narratives that defy fact - CNN Top Stories

Trump urges supporters to sign petition against 'spineless' ESPN to show national anthem during 'MNF' - Fox News Top Stories

Iranians feeling ?imprisoned? in their country as Trump sanctions bite - Washington Post World

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump speaks out on Cohen, Manafort in FOX exclusive; Tibbetts' alleged killer used fake name - Fox News US

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump speaks out on Cohen, Manafort in FOX exclusive; Tibbetts' alleged killer used fake name - Fox News Top Stories

Pelosi digs in against coal as Trump rolls back Obama emissions rules - Fox News Top Stories

Trump talks to 'Fox & Friends,' Hurricane Lane eyes Hawaii: 5 things to know Thursday - USA Today Top Stories

Trump, on the defensive, says in interview that his impeachment would crash economy - LA Times US News

David Pecker, American Media Chief, Is Said to Have Immunity in Trump Inquiry - NYTimes US

Trump continues attacks on the NFL - NBC Top Stories

Reports: CEO of company that owns National Enquirer offered immunity deal in exchange for info on Trump and Cohen - USA Today Top Stories

Attorney General Jeff Sessions defends himself – again – in face of attacks from President Trump - USA Today Top Stories

David Pecker, CEO of National Enquirer publisher and Trump friend, granted immunity in Cohen probe - NBC Top Stories

David Pecker: media mogul and Trump confidant was granted immunity in Cohen investigation - The Guardian World News

Did Trump just inadvertently admit to violating federal law? - NBC Top Stories

Judge denies Trump bid to toss married immigrants' lawsuit - Fox News US

GOP senator: Trump backs tenets of compromise on criminal-justice reform - Washington Post US

National Enquirer 'kept files in safe on Trump hush money payments' - The Guardian World News

National Enquirer hid Trump secrets in a safe, removed them before inauguration - NBC Top Stories

Poll: Pennsylvanians give low marks to Trump and tariffs - NBC Top Stories

U.S. CEOs warn of harm from Trump administration's immigration policy - Reuters Top Stories

AP: National Enquirer kept damaging Trump stories, hush money papers in safe - CBS Top Stories

Top C.E.O.s Denounce Trump Immigration Policy as Threat to U.S. Economy - NYTimes US

During a turbulent week, Trump sat down for a Q&A with Fox News in which he lashed out at, well, everyone - CNN Top Stories

It's a big mistake to write Trump off - CNN Top Stories

Trump attacks Sessions: 'What kind of man is this?' - NBC Top Stories

Rep. Duncan Hunter's indictment opens door for Democrats in Trump country - LA Times US News

Cohen told Congress he did not know if Trump was aware of Russia meeting: Axios - Reuters Top Stories

Trump rips Cohen for 'flipping,' praises Manafort in exclusive FNC interview - Fox News Top Stories

If Trump shot Michael Cohen in broad daylight, here's what Republicans would say | Lawrence Douglas and Alexander George - The Guardian US News

Cuomo offers Trump tips to avoid scrutiny - CNN Top Stories

The Latest: Trump issues disaster declaration ahead of Lane - Fox News Top Stories

Trump keeps comparing campaign finance violations to Obama. Here's how they're different - USA Today Top Stories

Cohen told Congress he did not know if Trump aware of Russia meeting beforehand: Axios - Reuters Top Stories

Senate panel votes to advance Trump pick to head consumer watchdog - Reuters Top Stories

Cuomo calls out Trump remark on Tibbetts - CNN Top Stories

President Trump on Jeff Sessions: What kind of man is he? - CNN Top Stories

Watchdog: Trump administration needs to step up management of Obamacare signups - CBS US

The Latest: Trump issues disaster declaration ahead of Lane - Fox News US

Republicans return to familiar posture in Trump's week of drama - CNN Top Stories

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Space pictures show hurricane heading to Hawaii
BBC World
 

Hurricane Lane menaces Hawaii even though storm has weakened - Reuters Top Stories

Hawaii soaked by rain, flooding as Hurricane Lane churns toward islands - Reuters US News

Powerful Hurricane Lane Lumbers Toward Hawaii As Residents Prepare - NPR News

Hurricane Lane: Hawaii Battered by Rain as Category 4 Storm Bears Down - NYTimes US

Hurricane Lane: Hawaii hit by flooding and landslides as storm nears - BBC World

Space pictures show hurricane heading to Hawaii - BBC World

Hurricane Lane dumps a foot of rain on Hawaii - CBS Top Stories

String of Hawaii disasters gave FEMA head start on Hurricane Lane - Reuters Top Stories

Hurricane Lane lashes Hawaii with torrential rains, flash floods - Reuters Top Stories

Hawaii residents urged to set aside 2 weeks of food and water as big hurricane nears - CNN Top Stories

Hurricane Warning In Effect For Much of Hawaii - USA Today Top Stories

Hurricane Lane on course for collision with Hawaii - NBC Top Stories

As massive Hurricane Lane nears, Hawaii hunkers down - CBS US

Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lane in year of floods, quakes and volcanic eruptions - The Guardian US News

Eye Opener at 8: Hurricane Lane approaches Hawaii - CBS US

Raw: Hurricane Lane's Rain, Waves Reach Hawaii - USA Today Top Stories

Hurricane Lane lashes Hawaii with torrential rains, flash floods - Reuters US News

Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lane impact - USA Today Top Stories

FEMA prepared with food, supplies for Hawaii ahead of Hurricane Lane - Fox News Top Stories

Hurricane Lane threatens Hawaii as Category 3 storm; campers trapped in valley, officials say - Fox News US

Hurricane Lane threatens Hawaii as Category 3 storm; campers trapped in valley, officials say - Fox News Top Stories

Hurricane Lane threatens Hawaii as Category 3 storm; campers reported trapped in valley - Fox News US

As Hurricane Lane's wind weakens, Hawaii braces for the rains - Reuters Top Stories

Slow-moving Hurricane Lane threatens prolonged heavy rainfall on Hawaii - CBS Top Stories

String of Hawaii disasters gave FEMA head start on Hurricane Lane - Reuters US News

As Hurricane Lane's wind weakens, Hawaii braces for the rains - Reuters US News

Hawaii Residents Preparing for Hurricane Lane - USA Today Top Stories

Drenching Hawaii, Hurricane Lane is downgraded to Category 3 storm - Reuters US News

Hurricane is the biggest weather threat to Hawaii in decades - CNN Top Stories

Hawaii residents seek shelter as hurricane approaches - Fox News Top Stories

FEMA prepared with food, supplies for Hawaii ahead of Hurricane Lane - Fox News US

Hurricane Lane brings heavy rains, strong winds to Hawaii - Fox News Top Stories

Blind veteran rowing from California to Hawaii prepares to ride out hurricane - CBS Top Stories

Drenching Hawaii, Hurricane Lane is downgraded to Category 3 storm - Reuters Top Stories

Hawaii residents seek shelter as hurricane approaches - Fox News US

Trump talks to 'Fox & Friends,' Hurricane Lane eyes Hawaii: 5 things to know Thursday - USA Today Top Stories

Honolulu braces for a pounding as Hurricane Lane unleashes on the Big Island - LA Times US News

We’re entering the peak of Atlantic hurricane season, but where are the storms? - Washington Post US

Torrential rains hit Hawaii's Big Island as Hurricane Lane approaches - NBC Top Stories

Hurricane Lane brings heavy rain to Hawaii, but is the worst yet to come? - USA Today Top Stories

Hurricane Lane brings more than a foot of rain to Hawaii's Big Island - CBS US

Hurricane Lane brings more than a foot of rain to Hawaii's Big Island - CBS Top Stories

Hurricane Lane edges closer to Hawaii, unleashing ?potential flooding disaster? - Washington Post US

Hurricane Lane lashing Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, landslides reported as state braces for the worst - Fox News Top Stories

Bracing for Hurricane Lane: How to protect your home from floods - NBC Top Stories

Hurricane Lane lashing Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, landslides reported as state braces for the worst - Fox News US

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#3
UK warns of higher costs if Brexit talks fail
CNN Top Stories
 

Factbox: Reaction to the British government's 'no deal' Brexit plans - Reuters Top Stories

Factbox: Britain sets out plans for 'no-deal' Brexit - Reuters World News

Factbox: Reaction to the British government's 'no deal' Brexit plans - Reuters World News

Britain sets out plans for 'no-deal' Brexit - Al Jazeera English

No-deal Brexit will bring tangle of red tape, Britain warns companies - Reuters World News

Britain to set out advice on how to prepare for 'no deal' Brexit - Reuters World News

Britain to set out advice on how to prepare for 'no deal' Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

No-deal Brexit will bring tangle of red tape, Britain warns companies - Reuters Top Stories

Britons living in EU could lose access to UK bank accounts in no-deal Brexit - Reuters World News

Britons living in EU could lose access to UK bank services in no-deal Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

News Daily: No-deal Brexit advice to be published and GCSE results - BBC Top Stories

Britons living in EU could lose access to UK bank accounts in no-deal Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

Britons in EU could lose access to UK bank accounts under no-deal Brexit - The Guardian World News

Philip Hammond's £80bn no-deal warning exposes Tory Brexit rift - The Guardian World News

Red tape, border delays if no Brexit deal, Britain warns firms - Reuters Top Stories

BBC editors break down Brexit no-deal papers - BBC Top Stories

Britain seeks to calm fears of ?no-deal? Brexit doomsday. But the assurances still stir worry. - Washington Post World

British businesses relieved at no-deal Brexit VAT tweak - Reuters World News

Britons living in EU could lose access to UK bank services in no-deal Brexit - Reuters World News

Red tape, border delays if no Brexit deal, Britain warns firms - Reuters World News

British businesses relieved at no-deal Brexit VAT tweak - Reuters Top Stories

Britain to accept some EU rules in case of Brexit no deal - Washington Post World

UK to release plan on avoiding economic collapse without Brexit deal - Al Jazeera English

U.K. Outlines Plan to Avert Chaos of a No-Deal ?Brexit? - NY Times World

UK food exports to EU may be stalled by 'no deal' Brexit: NFU - Reuters World News

UK food exports to EU may be stalled by 'no deal' Brexit: NFU - Reuters Top Stories

Austria's Kurz wants to help EU's Barnier avoid a hard Brexit - Reuters World News

UK outlines contingency plan in event of 'no-deal' Brexit - Al Jazeera English

UK warns of higher costs if Brexit talks fail - CNN Top Stories

UK warns of higher costs if Brexit talks fail - CNN World News

UK calls for extra six weeks of Brexit drug stockpiles - Reuters World News

UK calls for extra six weeks of Brexit drug stockpiles - Reuters Top Stories

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Malcolm Turnbull: Australia PM's leadership on a knife edge
BBC World
 

Next Australian prime minister well placed to heal party - Washington Post World

Australian PM says will hold meeting to determine party leadership - Reuters World News

Australian ruling party to choose new prime minister - Washington Post World

Australian PM refuses to concede, dangles second leadership ballot - Reuters World News

Australia foreign minister Bishop to run for PM: media - Reuters Top Stories

Australian PM stubbornly clings to power, offers possible second leadership vote - Reuters Top Stories

Australia foreign minister Bishop to run for PM: media - Reuters World News

Australian PM refuses to concede, dangles second leadership ballot - Reuters Top Stories

Australian PM refuses to cede power, offers possible second leadership ballot - Reuters World News

Australian PM refuses to cede power, offers possible second leadership ballot - Reuters Top Stories

Australia in crisis as prime minister faces down political coup attempt - The Guardian World News

Australian PM stubbornly clings to power, offers possible second leadership vote - Reuters World News

Malcolm Turnbull: Australia PM's leadership on a knife edge - BBC World

The Latest: Australian ruling party meeting to choose new PM - Washington Post World

Australia picks new PM after party coup - CBS World

Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison to become new prime minister - Reuters World News

Australian PM says received petition for leadership meeting - Reuters World News

Beleaguered Australian PM Turnbull clings to power - Al Jazeera English

Australia Diary: It?s Not Easy to Hear - NY Times World

China says Australia has made 'wrong decision' after Huawei ban - Reuters Top Stories

Australia bans Huawei from its next-generation wireless network - Washington Post World

Scott Morrison to be Australian PM as Malcolm Turnbull ousted - BBC Top Stories

Scott Morrison to replace Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull after vote - CNN Top Stories

Australia bans China's Huawei from 5G mobile network, angers Beijing - Reuters Top Stories

Analysis: Australia could have new leader by Friday - CNN Top Stories

Australia bans China's Huawei from mobile network project, angers Beijing - Reuters Top Stories

'Trump-esque' former cop Dutton eyes Australia PM role - Reuters Top Stories

'Trump-esque' former cop Dutton eyes Australia PM role - Reuters World News

Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia - BBC World

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#5
How Politics Took Over the Killing of Mollie Tibbetts
NYTimes US
 

Mollie Tibbetts' autopsy report fuels immigration debate - Fox News Top Stories

Mollie Tibbetts killed by 'sharp force injuries,' preliminary autopsy reveals - Fox News US

Mollie Tibbetts died of "sharp force injuries," autopsy finds - CBS US

Boss describes recent demeanor of Mollie Tibbetts' murder suspect - CBS Top Stories

Man suspected in Mollie Tibbetts' killing gave false ID to employer - CNN US

Republicans cite Mollie Tibbetts' killing in push for tougher immigration laws - CBS US

After Mollie Tibbetts tragic death ? we owe it to her to fix our broken immigration system - Fox News Top Stories

Sen. Warren's tone deaf reaction to Mollie Tibbetts' murder - Fox News Top Stories

"Carry on her legacy": Mollie Tibbetts' brother remembers her at vigil - CBS US

Hundreds turn out for Mollie Tibbetts vigil - Fox News Top Stories

Some members of Mollie Tibbetts' family don't want her death politicized - CNN Top Stories

Attorney for Mollie Tibbetts' suspected killer Cristhian Rivera fights back - Fox News Top Stories

The White House could tweet about cases besides Mollie Tibbetts - CNN Top Stories

Attorney for suspect in Mollie Tibbetts' murder speaks out - Fox News Top Stories

My son was murdered by an illegal immigrant. Neither he nor Mollie Tibbetts deserved to die. - USA Today Top Stories

Attorney for Mollie Tibbetts' suspected killer Cristhian Rivera fights back - Fox News US

Mollie Tibbetts' murder sparks new calls for 'Sarah's Law' - Fox News Top Stories

How Politics Took Over the Killing of Mollie Tibbetts - NYTimes US

Mollie Tibbetts: Iowa student killed by 'sharp force injuries' - BBC World

Mollie Tibbetts' death resulted from 'multiple sharp force injuries,' medical examiner says - USA Today Top Stories

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As Pope Visits Ireland, Scars of Sex Abuse ?Worse Than the I.R.A.?
NY Times World
 
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