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#1
Trump and Pompeo continue to defend Saudi Arabia
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Fed defies Trump by indicating it will push ahead with more rate rises - business live - The Guardian US News

Trump Opens New Front in His Battle With China: International Shipping - NYTimes US

As Trump slams Fed, its policymakers are tuning him out ? and moving ahead with rate hikes - LA Times US News

Treasury employee charged with leaking financial info on Trump campaign officials, Russians - Fox News Top Stories

Steve Bell on Donald Trump's defence of the Saudi regime ? cartoon - The Guardian World News

Trump and Pompeo continue to defend Saudi Arabia - CNN Top Stories

Trump vows U.S. will not ‘walk away from Saudi Arabia’ amid pressure to respond to Jamal Khashoggi’s alleged murder - USA Today Top Stories

George Lopez gets physical with Trump supporter at Hooters - Fox News Top Stories

Trump Loves This Painting With Past Presidents, Artist Says - NYTimes US

Trump administration moves to open trade talks with UK, Japan, EU after NAFTA win - Fox News Top Stories

Sources: Cohen meets with prosecutors investigating Trump - CNN Top Stories

Miller: Trump desperately trying to buy time with Khashoggi - Fox News Top Stories

Khashoggi: Trump defends Saudi Arabia as Pompeo heads to Turkey - The Guardian World News

Former VP Biden: Trump "seems to have a love affair with autocrats" - CBS US

Biden says Trump "seems to have a love affair with autocrats" - CBS Top Stories

Trump says he's not covering for Saudi Arabia over Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance - CBS US

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump warns against rush to judgment in missing activist case; Pocahontas kin to Warren: Apologize - Fox News US

Man accused of sending powder-filled letters to Trump sons to plead guilty - Fox News US

Trump says he doesn't want to abandon Riyadh in crisis over journalist - Reuters World News

Trump says he doesn't want to abandon Riyadh in crisis over journalist - Reuters Top Stories

Man accused of sending powder-filled letters to Trump sons to plead guilty - Fox News Top Stories

Trump says "I have a natural instinct for science" - CBS Top Stories

Trump threatens funds for California over forest fires - Reuters US News

Trump's win shredded the election playbook. What will that mean for the midterms? - The Guardian US News

Trump says U.S. has asked Turkey for recording of alleged Khashoggi murder - NBC Top Stories

Melania Trump : 'Smoke-filled' plane forced to land - BBC World

Trump administration may ease sanctions on Turkey after release of American pastor Andrew Brunson - USA Today Top Stories

Trump dismisses Bloomberg's possible 2020 bid, says Democrats 'will eat him up' in primaries - Fox News Top Stories

Trump baby blimp to greet commuters over Los Angeles freeways - The Guardian US News

Trump warns against rush to judgement in Khashoggi case - Fox News Top Stories

Trump to ask Cabinet secretaries to cut spending by 5 percent for fiscal year 2020 - Fox News Top Stories

Trump on the Fed: The central bank is "my biggest threat" - CBS Top Stories

Trump bending over backwards for Saudis as pressure mounts over Khashoggi case? - CBS US

Top Iran expert says Tehran may seek to wait out Trump administration - CBS Top Stories

President Trump warns he'll cut funding to Central America - Fox News Top Stories

Presidential immunity shields Trump from Zervos lawsuit, attorneys to argue - The Guardian US News

Mueller ready to deliver core findings on Trump probe after midterms: report - Fox News Top Stories

Trump makes his second nomination of openly gay person to be federal judge - USA Today Top Stories

Best of Late Night: Trump Has Raised $100 Million for 2020. To James Corden, It Makes Sense. - NYTimes US

Melania Trump's plane forced to return to military base after smoke in cabin - Fox News Top Stories

Trump unleashes festering list of grievances - CNN Top Stories

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump warns against rush to judgment in missing activist case; Pocahontas kin to Warren: Apologize - Fox News Top Stories

President Trump moves to pull U.S. out of 144-year-old postal treaty, citing hit to U.S. firms - USA Today Top Stories

Trump voter: Afraid of dictator in White House - CNN Top Stories

Trump calls for 5 percent budget cuts from cabinet officials - Fox News Top Stories

Trump attacked by media on multitude of topics - Fox News Top Stories

Trump reluctant to abandon Riyadh over missing journalist, wants evidence - Reuters Top Stories

Trump reluctant to abandon Riyadh over missing journalist, wants evidence - Reuters World News

Mass. man pleads guilty to sending threatening letters to Trump Jr., others - NBC Top Stories

Trump gets ready to throw Republicans under the bus - CNN Top Stories

Migrants moving again in Guatemala, Trump targets Democrats - Washington Post World

Trump wants immigration included in Republican midterm messaging - CBS US

'I have a natural instinct for science,' President Trump says in newly released interview - USA Today Top Stories

Biden says "I hope they don't" impeach Trump if Democrats retake the House - CBS US

White House Lawyer Quits After Helping Trump Put His Mark On The Federal Bench - NPR News

Bloomberg on possible Trump challenge: 'You never know until you try' - Fox News Top Stories

Rod Rosenstein in interview: I am prepared to do this job as long as Trump wants me to - USA Today Top Stories

Trump takes wait and see approach to Khashoggi case - Fox News Top Stories

Trump touts push to rescind government regulations - Reuters Top Stories

Healthcare in US: The big election issue that's not Trump - BBC World

McGahn, a Soldier for Trump and a Witness Against Him, Departs White House - NYTimes US

Trump Embarks on Bilateral Trade Talks to Pressure China - NYTimes US

Man accused of sending powder-filled letters to Trump sons pleads guilty - Fox News US

Trump pulling out of pact that discounted foreign postal deliveries - Reuters US News

McEnany: Trump rallies are moving numbers for GOP candidates - Fox News Top Stories

Politico chief implies Trump is ?white nationalist,? brushes it off as ?wisecracks? lost in translation - Fox News Top Stories

Trump reluctant to abandon Riyadh over journalist disappearance, wants to see evidence - Reuters Top Stories

Gohmert: Mueller wants to make things difficult for Trump - Fox News Top Stories

Napolitano: Trump and the victory for freedom of speech - Fox News Top Stories

Lara Trump on the role of women voters in the midterms - Fox News Top Stories

Trump proposes 5 percent budget cut for each Cabinet agency - NBC Top Stories

Trump launches process to quit 144-year-old postal treaty - BBC World

Despite Trump criticism, Fed policymakers see need for more rate hikes - Reuters Top Stories

Despite Trump criticism, Fed sees need for more rate hikes - Reuters Top Stories

Fed appears committed to gradual tightening despite Trump criticism - CNN Top Stories

Trump presents Medal of Honor at White House ? live updates - CBS Top Stories

Medal of Honor: Trump awards nation's highest military honor to Vietnam veteran - USA Today Top Stories

Greenspan: Trump did the right thing cutting taxes - Fox News Top Stories

President Donald Trump says he'll ask Cabinet to cut department budgets by 5 percent - USA Today Top Stories

Trump reluctant to abandon Riyadh over journalist disappearance, wants to see evidence - Reuters World News

Record number of families crossing U.S. border as Trump threatens new crackdown - Washington Post World

President Trump: Fact checking five applause lines the president trots out on the campaign trail - USA Today Top Stories

Trump: I've asked for the audio of Khashoggi's killing ? "if it exists" - CNN Top Stories

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#2
Teens among 18 killed in attack at Crimea college, Russia says
CNN World News
 

Eighteen people killed in armed attack on Crimean college - Reuters Top Stories

Thirteen people killed in armed attack on Crimean college - Reuters Top Stories

Suspect in Crimean college attack is 22-year-old male student: Ifax - Reuters World News

Eighteen people killed in armed attack on Crimean college - Reuters World News

Suspect in Crimean college attack shot himself: TASS - Reuters Top Stories

Suspect in Crimean college attack is 22-year-old male student: Ifax - Reuters Top Stories

Teenager kills 19 in Crimea college shooting: Russian officials - Reuters World News

Teenager kills 17 in Crimea college shooting: Russian officials - Reuters World News

Russia: Explosive kills at least 13, injures dozens at vocational college in Crimea - USA Today Top Stories

Russian officials say at least 19 killed in attack on college in Crimea - LA Times World News

Bomb in Crimean high school kills 13, wounds 50, say Russian authorities   - Washington Post World

Crimean college head says gunmen hunted down and killed pupils - Reuters Top Stories

Russian anti-terrorist agency says blast that killed 10 people at Crimean college was triggered by explosive device - Washington Post World

Kerch blast: Crimea college 'bomb' kills 10 - BBC Top Stories

Crimean college head says gunmen hunted down and killed pupils - Reuters World News

Kremlin says blast at Crimean college may be act of terrorism - Reuters World News

Bomb at Crimea College Kills 13 and Injures 50, Russia Says - NYTimes US

Teenager kills 19 in Crimea college shooting: Russian officials - Reuters Top Stories

Teenager kills 17 in Crimea college shooting: Russian officials - Reuters Top Stories

Student carried out deadly attack at Crimea college before killing himself, official says - Fox News World

Suspected explosion in Crimea college kills at least 13 - CBS World

Crimea college shooting kills at least 18 - CBS World

Second explosive device found at Crimea attack scene disarmed: RIA - Reuters Top Stories

Crimea college hit by deadly bomb blast - The Guardian World News

At Least 17 People Killed In Attack At School In Crimea - NPR News

Ten dead in gas blast in Crimean school: reports - Reuters World News

Teens among 18 killed in attack at Crimea college, Russia says - CNN World News

Kremlin: Crimea blast that killed 10 may be terror attack - Reuters World News

Student gunman kills 19, wounds 50 at school in Crimea - Washington Post World

Second explosive device found at Crimea attack scene disarmed: RIA - Reuters World News

Multiple casualties after explosion at college in Crimea ? video - The Guardian World News

At least 13 people killed in an explosion at a college in Crimea, Russia says - CNN Top Stories

10 killed in possible terror attack in Russian-annexed Crimea - CBS Top Stories

Bomb at Crimea school kills 10 people, wounds 50, Russian state media reports - Washington Post World

Russian officials identify school shooting suspect in Crimea - Fox News Top Stories

Deadly blast at Crimea school possible terror attack, Kremlin says - Fox News World

Emergency vehicles on scene of deadly blast in Crimea - Fox News Top Stories

Deadly blast at Crimea school possible terror attack, Kremlin says - Fox News Top Stories

School in Russian-annexed Crimea hit by deadly blast - Al Jazeera English

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#3
Three things you need to know before you go to Canada for some legal weed
Washington Post World
 

Canada starts legal sale of marijuana - Fox News Top Stories

'It's an awesome day': Canada legalises recreational cannabis - Al Jazeera English

Marijuana sales become legal in Canada - Fox News Top Stories

Canada legalizes recreational marijuana - Fox News Top Stories

Canada kicks off muted pot party as first G7 nation to OK recreational cannabis - Reuters World News

The Legal Cannabis Experiment Begins: The Canada Letter - NY Times World

Cannabis becomes legal in Canada - The Guardian World News

Canada kicks off muted pot party as first G7 nation to OK recreational cannabis - Reuters Top Stories

Canada legalizes recreational marijuana - CNN Top Stories

In Canada, marijuana is now legal - CBS World

Canada Makes Marijuana Legal, and a National Experiment Begins - NY Times World

It's Legal. In Canada, Recreational Marijuana Gets Green Light - NPR News

Legal cannabis in Canada: Should pot convicts get amnesty? - BBC Top Stories

'I've never been this excited': First people buy cannabis legally in Canada ? video - The Guardian World News

Massive lines outside Canada marijuana shops after country legalizes weed - Fox News Top Stories

Three things you need to know before you go to Canada for some legal weed - Washington Post World

On a high: Canada celebrates cannabis being legalised - The Guardian World News

Canada becomes first industrialized nation to legalize cannabis - Reuters World News

Marijuana is now legal in Canada, but buying and selling weed remains a challenge - USA Today Top Stories

Massive lines outside Canada marijuana shops after country legalizes weed - Fox News World

Canada becomes first industrialized nation to legalize cannabis - Reuters Top Stories

News Daily: Canada legalises cannabis, and low hopes as Brexit summit starts - BBC Top Stories

Jamal Khashoggi case, Powerball jackpot, Canada legalizes marijuana: 5 things to know Wednesday - USA Today Top Stories

Can you now buy pot in Canada and bring it back? - NBC World News

Jubilant customers light up as pot sales begin in Canada - Washington Post World

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#4
Brexit: Blair, Heseltine and Clegg urge EU leaders to extend article 50 to allow 2nd referendum - Politics live
The Guardian World News
 

British PM May says Brexit deal is achievable - Reuters World News

Brexit deal will need clear approval by UK parliament: Raab - Reuters World News

May faces EU leaders as Brexit talks stall - Reuters World News

May faces EU leaders as Brexit talks stall - Reuters Top Stories

UK's Labour eye government collapse, new elections and then swift Brexit deal - Reuters World News

Austria's Kurz still optimistic on Brexit deal - Reuters World News

Irish foreign minister does not expect commitment to new Brexit summit date - Reuters World News

News Daily: Canada legalises cannabis, and low hopes as Brexit summit starts - BBC Top Stories

Brexit deal not far away: French finance minister - Reuters World News

EU and Britain say they'll take more time to hammer out Brexit deal - LA Times World News

EU leaders to meet on Brexit when enough progress reported: official - Reuters World News

Brexit Talks Stall At 'Moment Of Truth' Summit - NPR News

Brexit: Blair, Heseltine and Clegg urge EU leaders to extend article 50 to allow 2nd referendum - Politics live - The Guardian World News

EU willing to extend Brexit transition, says Irish foreign minister - The Guardian World News

The real Brexit breakdown - Washington Post World

We need 'much more time' to reach Brexit deal: EU's Barnier - Reuters World News

Theresa May tries to keep Brexit talks alive with a skeptical Europe - Washington Post World

UK PM May says 'Chequers' Brexit plan is not dead - Reuters World News

UK's May had nothing new on Brexit for summit, but tone calm: Tajani - Reuters World News

'Brextra time': what the papers say about PM's Brexit cameo - The Guardian World News

'Very good progress' on Brexit, May says at Brussels summit - The Guardian World News

On Brexit, Britain's May urges EU to do 'difficult deal' once again - Reuters World News

Another report on a no-deal Brexit; another excuse to ignore the damage | Anand Menon and Jonathan Portes - The Guardian World News

May 'neutral' on proposal to extend post-Brexit transition: Tajani - Reuters World News

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#5
A 2nd victim has died in the Texas flooding, but the Llano River is going down
CNN Top Stories
 

Eye Opener at 8: Destructive flooding in central Texas - CBS US

Destructive floodwaters in central Texas - CBS US

Death toll rises from flooding in central Texas as rescues continue - CBS Top Stories

Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke clash in final debate in Texas - Fox News Top Stories

Death toll rises from flooding in central Texas - CBS US

Raging floodwaters in central Texas prompt evacuations - Al Jazeera English

Texas woman holds wedding giveaway after calling off engagement, wants to 'see some good come out of this decision' - Fox News Top Stories

Floodwaters destroy a bridge over the Llano River in Texas - Fox News Top Stories

Truck driver in deadly Texas bus crash was impaired by marijuana, misuse of prescription drugs - NBC Top Stories

Raging Texas floodwaters cause bridge to crumble, spur evacuations - Fox News US

Heavy rainfall in Texas triggers flooding - USA Today Top Stories

O'Rourke gets tough in U.S. Senate battle in Texas, but is it too late? - Reuters US News

Health care for all is top political motivator for younger Texas Latinos - NBC Top Stories

Man sentenced to nearly 25 years for arson of Texas mosque - Reuters US News

Texas mom's reaction to son stealing her BMW goes viral - Fox News Top Stories

Masculinity is not a ?mental health issue,? University of Texas clarifies after right-wing fury - Washington Post US

A 2nd victim has died in the Texas flooding, but the Llano River is going down - CNN Top Stories

O'Rourke gets tough in U.S. Senate battle in Texas, but is it too late? - Reuters Top Stories

Students must watch video on how to talk to police, or else they can't graduate from Texas schools - USA Today Top Stories

Young Latinos set to become key Texas voting bloc: US study - Al Jazeera English

Raging Texas floodwaters cause bridge to crumble, spur evacuations - Fox News Top Stories

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#6
Police fear for missing 13-year-old after her parents are found dead in their Wisconsin home
Washington Post US
 

Probe into missing Saudi journalist shifts to Saudi consul-general's residence - CBS World

What we know about the disappearance of Jayme Closs, the Wisconsin girl missing since her parents' deaths - USA Today Top Stories

Police fear for missing 13-year-old after her parents are found dead in their Wisconsin home - Washington Post US

Police trace 911 call after girl goes missing, parents found dead - CBS Top Stories

More than a thousand remain missing a week after Hurricane Michael - Reuters Top Stories

More than a thousand remain missing a week after Hurricane Michael - Reuters US News

Washington Post publishes new column by missing journalist - CBS Top Stories

US weapons sales a flashpoint as President Trump presses Saudi Arabia over missing journalist - USA Today Top Stories

Missing Michigan girl found in semi-truck in Kentucky, man arrested, cops say - Fox News Top Stories

Missing Michigan girl found in semi-truck in Kentucky, man arrested, cops say - Fox News US

FBI asks for help in finding missing girl whose parents were found dead - CNN Top Stories

Investigators search Saudi consul's home in missing journalist case - CBS World

Police fear for missing 13-year-old after parents found dead in Wisconsin home - Washington Post US

Missing Wisconsin teen, 13, is in danger, not a runaway, cops say, as search intensifies after parents killed - Fox News US

"There is no Bob Mueller" in Saudi Arabia, says friend of missing journalist - CBS Top Stories

Missing Wisconsin teen, 13, is in danger, not a runaway, cops say, as search intensifies after parents killed - Fox News Top Stories

Trump reluctant to abandon Riyadh over missing journalist, wants evidence - Reuters Top Stories

Trump reluctant to abandon Riyadh over missing journalist, wants evidence - Reuters World News

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump warns against rush to judgment in missing activist case; Pocahontas kin to Warren: Apologize - Fox News Top Stories

Pompeo meets Turkey's president as missing writer probe hones in on Saudi residence - NBC World News

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump warns against rush to judgment in missing activist case; Pocahontas kin to Warren: Apologize - Fox News US

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