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#1
Venezuela: Guaidó calls on supporters to intensify ?peaceful rebellion? against Maduro
The Guardian World News
 

Maduro hangs on as Venezuelan protests peter out - Reuters World News

Venezuela on Edge on Day of Rival Maduro Protests - NY Times World

Maduro hangs on as Venezuelan protests peter out - Reuters Top Stories

Venezuelan opposition vies for momentum as Maduro appears immovable - CBS Top Stories

Tension grows between U.S. and Russia over Venezuela standoff - Reuters World News

Russia denies U.S. claim it told Venezuela's Maduro not to flee - Reuters World News

Russia denies U.S. claim it told Venezuela's Maduro not to flee - Reuters Top Stories

Thousands protest against Maduro as Venezuela standoff sparks U.S.-Russia tension - Reuters Top Stories

Russia warns U.S. over 'aggressive' moves in Venezuela - Reuters Top Stories

Venezuela braces for rival protests as crisis intensifies - Al Jazeera English

Russia warns U.S. over 'aggressive' moves in Venezuela - Reuters World News

Tension grows between U.S. and Russia over Venezuela standoff - Reuters Top Stories

Venezuela's Maduro claims to have defeated 'coup,' as rival Guaido urges more protests - CNN Top Stories

Venezuela crisis: Defiant Maduro claims victory over Guaidó 'coup' - BBC Top Stories

News Analysis: With Maduro Still in Power, Questions About the U.S. Role in Venezuela - NYTimes US

Russia calls U.S. claim it told Venezuela's Maduro not to flee part of 'information war' - Reuters Top Stories

Tension grows between US and Russia over Venezuela standoff - Al Jazeera English

Russia calls U.S. claim it told Venezuela's Maduro not to flee part of 'information war' - Reuters World News

Thousands protest against Maduro as Venezuela standoff sparks U.S.-Russia tension - Reuters World News

White House closely monitoring situation in Venezuela - CBS Top Stories

Venezuela government takes CNN and BBC off the air - CNN World News

Foreign influences on the crisis in Venezuela - CBS World

Pompeo to speak with Russian counterpart; White House meeting on Venezuela set - Reuters Top Stories

Guaido faces test with call for 'largest march' in Venezuela history - Reuters Top Stories

With Venezuela In Chaos, Mangoes Are Unsung Heroes - NPR News

U.S. military action in Venezuela is possibility if 'required': Pompeo - Reuters World News

US briefing: Venezuela coup attempt, Mueller and Facebook privacy - The Guardian US News

Russia accuses U.S. of "fake" news on Venezuela; what's in it for Putin? - CBS Top Stories

Amid Violence In Venezuela, Maduro Digs In - NPR News

Venezuela braces for possible second day of violence; Barr to face grilling over Mueller report - Fox News US

U.S. military action in Venezuela is possibility if 'required': Pompeo - Reuters Top Stories

Pompeo says military action in Venezuela 'possible' - CNN Top Stories

Opposition leader urges 'largest march' as Venezuela braces for more clashes - NBC World News

Venezuela sees second day of unrest as Guaidó seeks power - Fox News World

Tear gas fired at protesters in Venezuela - CNN Top Stories

Venezuela: Guaidó calls on supporters to intensify ?peaceful rebellion? against Maduro - The Guardian World News

Number of Venezuelans fleeing to Brazil surges during attempt to oust Maduro - Reuters Top Stories

Explainer: Venezuela crisis puts Trump policy to the test - Reuters World News

Explainer: Venezuela crisis puts Trump policy to the test - Reuters Top Stories

Juan Williams and Jesse Watters clash over Venezuela and guns on 'The Five' - Fox News World

What's next for Venezuela after 'attempted coup'? - Al Jazeera English

Is Venezuela on the brink? Opposition is still rallying support - NBC World News

Number of Venezuelans fleeing to Brazil surges during attempt to oust Maduro - Reuters World News

U.N. rights office concerned by use of force in Venezuela - Reuters Top Stories

U.S. military not given orders to prepare for war in Venezuela - Reuters World News

U.S. military not given orders to prepare for war in Venezuela - Reuters Top Stories

Cubans protest U.S. sanctions as Trump raises pressure on Venezuela - Reuters World News

Guaido faces test with call for 'largest march' in Venezuela history - Reuters World News

Pompeo to speak with Russian counterpart; White House meeting on Venezuela set - Reuters World News

U.S. has done 'exhaustive planning' on Venezuela scenarios: Shanahan - Reuters World News

U.S. has done 'exhaustive planning' on Venezuela scenarios: Shanahan - Reuters Top Stories

U.N. rights office concerned by use of force in Venezuela - Reuters World News

Marchers gather to protest Venezuela's Maduro, U.S. and Russia at odds - Reuters Top Stories

Venezuela's Guaido calls for 'largest march in history' in uprising effort - Reuters Top Stories

John Bolton on violent clashes in Venezuela: 'There?s a lot at stake' for 'the hemisphere as a whole' - Fox News World

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#2
The attorney general's decision comes after Democrats on the committee demanded that Barr face questions from the committee's lawyers
CNN Top Stories
 

READ: Attorney General William Barr's prepared testimony on Mueller report before Senate committee - CNN US

Attorney General William Barr refuses to testify at House hearing about special counsel Robert Mueller - USA Today Top Stories

William Barr defiant amid calls to resign over his handling of Mueller report - The Guardian US News

The letter from Mueller to Attorney General Barr - CNN Top Stories

What to Watch at William Barr?s Hearing on the Mueller Report - NYTimes US

AG William Barr faces lawmakers for the first time after release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report - USA Today Top Stories

Venezuela braces for possible second day of violence; Barr to face grilling over Mueller report - Fox News US

Barr to defend handling of Mueller report in face of Senate furor - CNN Top Stories

Barr denied knowing Mueller's stance on report summary after Mueller complained - CBS Top Stories

After Mueller confronted him, Barr denied knowing special counsel's stance on report summary - CBS US

Read Mueller's letter to Attorney General William Barr - NBC Top Stories

Democrats shift gears on William Barr testimony after news of Mueller letter - CBS US

William Barr to testify before Senate in wake of Mueller criticism ? live - The Guardian US News

US Attorney General Barr defends actions after Mueller complaint - Al Jazeera English

Why Barr Can?t Whitewash the Mueller Report - NYTimes US

With Mueller silent, Barr interprets the special counsel?s report ? to the advantage of Trump - Washington Post World

Barr Defends Handling of Mueller Report Against Withering Rebukes - NYTimes US

Democrats grill Barr over Mueller report conclusions - CBS US

'Purposefully misleading': US attorney general William Barr grilled by senators ? video - The Guardian US News

Barr defends clearing Trump on obstruction, chides 'snitty' Mueller letter - Reuters Top Stories

The attorney general's decision comes after Democrats on the committee demanded that Barr face questions from the committee's lawyers - CNN Top Stories

Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context' - NPR News

William Barr gave a pathetic performance - CNN Top Stories

See Kamala Harris stump William Barr during hearing - CNN Top Stories

Barr testifies about the Mueller investigation - Washington Post World

Mueller Pushed Twice for Barr to Release Report?s Summaries - NYTimes US

White House bemoans renewed focus on Mueller report, Barr - CNN Top Stories

Toobin: Mueller obviously had a problem with Barr summary - CNN Top Stories

Barr blames media for confusion over Mueller - CBS Top Stories

Blasted by Democrats, Barr defends clearing Trump on obstruction of justice - Reuters Top Stories

Barr explains his view on Trump and obstruction, but does it hold water? - NBC Top Stories

Comey says officials like Barr make 'compromises' to survive administration - CNN Top Stories

Harris on Barr hearing: There's 'concern about whether or not our democracy is intact' - CNN Top Stories

Barr cancels second day of testimony, escalating battle with U.S. Congress - Reuters Top Stories

Sen. Kamala Harris grills Barr on White House contacts - CBS Top Stories

Barr cancels second day of testimony, escalating battle with Congress - Reuters Top Stories

Barr to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee ? live updates - CBS Top Stories

UNC Charlotte begins healing, Added intrigue to Barr testimony: 5 things you need to know Wednesday - USA Today Top Stories

Harris on Barr hearing: There's 'concern about whether or not our democracy is intact' - CNN US

Barr to skip House Judiciary hearing Thursday - CBS Top Stories

Democrats to grill Barr amid reports of Mueller's frustration - NBC Top Stories

Bob Mueller?s Extraordinary Letter to Bill Barr - NYTimes US

Mueller: Barr's summary of report did not capture 'context, nature, and substance' of Russia probe - USA Today Top Stories

House Intelligence chair calls on Barr to resign - CNN Top Stories

Here's what Barr left out in his summary of Mueller's findings - NBC Top Stories

Barr declines to testify before House Judiciary Committee, setting stage for subpoena battle - NBC Top Stories

In tense hearing, Barr defends clearing Trump on obstruction of justice - Reuters Top Stories

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#3
James Comey: How Trump Co-opts Leaders Like Bill Barr
NYTimes US
 

Trump Lashes Out on Twitter Over Firefighters? Support of Biden - NYTimes US

Blasted by Democrats, Barr defends clearing Trump on obstruction of justice - Reuters Top Stories

Barr skirts around question about Trump doing 'wrong' - CNN Top Stories

In tense hearing, Barr defends clearing Trump on obstruction of justice - Reuters Top Stories

Analysis: Trump is doing a terrible job disguising his worries about facing Biden - CNN Top Stories

James Comey: How Trump Co-opts Leaders Like Bill Barr - NYTimes US

Opinion: Barr is following the Trump playbook: Deny, deny, deny - CNN Top Stories

Trump goes on retweeting tear as he continues to attack Biden - CNN Top Stories

With Mueller silent, Barr interprets the special counsel?s report ? to the advantage of Trump - Washington Post World

Biden Faces Conflict of Interest Questions That Are Being Promoted by Trump and Allies - NYTimes US

If Trump brands the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group, he'd worsen Middle East's woes - CNN Top Stories

Cubans protest U.S. sanctions as Trump raises pressure on Venezuela - Reuters World News

Trump Russia: Mueller criticized attorney general's memo on findings - The Guardian US News

Why Donald Trump should hope he loses his legal fight to kill Obamacare - USA Today Top Stories

Trump dominates Maguire to lead 7-1 - videos & report - BBC Top Stories

Fed Likely to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged as Trump Calls for Cut - NYTimes US

As Trump Family Sues to Block Subpoenas, Democrats Ponder Impeachment - NYTimes US

Biden: Congress would have 'no alternative' to impeachment if Trump blocked Mueller probe - CNN US

Trump Fed pick has a 25-year record of criticizing gender advancement - CNN US

New York Today: Will Trump Speak at the Statue of Liberty? N.Y. Waits and Debates - NYTimes US

Factbox: Crowd of U.S. Congress committees investigating Trump - Reuters Top Stories

Emails show Trump admin had 'no way to link' separated migrant kids to parents - NBC Top Stories

Burgeoning court backlog of more than 850,000 cases undercuts Trump immigration agenda - Washington Post US

Explainer: Venezuela crisis puts Trump policy to the test - Reuters Top Stories

Trump says violence against people of all faiths must end - Fox News US

CNN to host James Comey town hall on May 9 -- two years after Trump fired him - CNN US

Rep. Gabbard on Venezuela: Trump WH 'saber-rattling,' US should broker diplomatic solution with Russia - Fox News World

Trump Administration Files Formal Request to Strike Down All of Obamacare - NYTimes US

The attorney general said Trump may not have believed he was asking White House Counsel Don McGahn to say something false. Mueller's report directly disputes that. - CNN Top Stories

Explainer: Venezuela crisis puts Trump policy to the test - Reuters World News

Trump will request billions to address 'humanitarian crisis' at border - USA Today Top Stories

Trump seeks $4.5 billion to help with surge in migration at southern border - Reuters US News

Donald Trump criticizes Democrats' treatment of William Barr, praises AG's 'fantastic' performance - USA Today Top Stories

Trump says the US economy can sizzle if the Fed slashes interest rates. Is he right? - USA Today Top Stories

Missouri man accused of Trump threat sentenced in W.Va. - Fox News US

Fed holds interest rates steady, ignoring Trump ? again - NBC Top Stories

Federal Reserve snubs Trump by refusing to cut interest rates - The Guardian US News

Fed likely to ignore Trump's call to cut interest rates - Reuters Top Stories

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#4
On May Day, teachers in the Carolinas leave the classroom to rally for higher pay, more school funding
Washington Post US
 

University of North Carolina identifies victims in deadly shooting - Reuters Top Stories

Factbox - 'This is tragic': Environmental studies student, sportswriter among victims in North Carolina shooting - Reuters Top Stories

Factbox - 'This is tragic': Environmental studies student, sportswriter among victims in North Carolina shooting - Reuters US News

2015: 1 killed in shooting at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina - CNN Top Stories

'Don't really have any words' - North Carolina shooting victims mourned - Reuters US News

'Don't really have any words' - North Carolina shooting victims mourned - Reuters Top Stories

2 Dead And 4 Injured In Shooting At University Of North Carolina, Charlotte Campus - NPR News

Lockdown lifted at North Carolina university after shooter kills two, wounds four - Reuters Top Stories

Lockdown lifted at North Carolina university after shooter kills two, wounds four - Reuters US News

North Carolina police charge suspect with murder after college shooting - Reuters US News

North Carolina police charge suspect with murder after college shooting - Reuters Top Stories

North Carolina shooting suspect named in attack that killed two - The Guardian US News

2 killed after gunman fires in room on campus at University of North Carolina at Charlotte - CNN Top Stories

Slain North Carolina college student confronted gunman, saved lives - Reuters Top Stories

Thousands of North and South Carolina teachers are protesting - CNN US

Slain North Carolina college student confronted gunman, saved lives - Reuters US News

Slain North Carolina college student confronted gunman, saved lives: police chief - Reuters Top Stories

Florida man arrested in 1972 slaying of N Carolina woman - Fox News US

Slain North Carolina college student confronted gunman, saved lives: police chief - Reuters US News

2015: North Carolina college employee shot dead - CNN Top Stories

Thousands of North and South Carolina teachers are protesting - CNN Top Stories

On May Day, teachers in the Carolinas leave the classroom to rally for higher pay, more school funding - Washington Post US

Thousands of teachers rally in the Carolinas - USA Today Top Stories

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#5
2 dead, 4 injured after shooting on last day of classes at UNC Charlotte
NBC Top Stories
 

UNC Charlotte shooting suspect is a 22-year-old former student who majored in history - USA Today Top Stories

Man is arrested in deadly shooting at UNC Charlotte campus on final day of classes - CNN Top Stories

Victims in UNC Charlotte shooting identified as students - NBC Top Stories

UNC Charlotte shooting victims were students, officials say - Washington Post US

UNC Charlotte shooting: Two students killed in deadly campus shooting identified - USA Today Top Stories

Victim in UNC Charlotte shooting Riley Howell 'gave his life' to save others - USA Today Top Stories

2 dead, 4 injured after shooting on last day of classes at UNC Charlotte - NBC Top Stories

UNC Charlotte Shooting Victim Is Honored As A Hero For Tackling Shooter - NPR News

2 killed after gunman fires in room on campus at University of North Carolina at Charlotte - CNN Top Stories

UNC Charlotte shooting: What we know about the victims, suspect - USA Today Top Stories

Former UNC Charlotte student formally charged with murder after shooting; victims identified - USA Today Top Stories

Student sportswriter among injured in UNC Charlotte shooting - USA Today Top Stories

?Unbelievable grief that this ? came to our campus?: Two killed, four injured in shooting at UNC Charlotte - Washington Post US

2 dead, 4 wounded in shooting at UNC Charlotte, officials say - CBS Top Stories

UNC Charlotte shooter: Who are the victims? The suspected shooter? - USA Today Top Stories

UNC Charlotte shooting: Grieving students hear words of encouragement and hope at vigil - USA Today Top Stories

UNC Charlotte begins healing, Added intrigue to Barr testimony: 5 things you need to know Wednesday - USA Today Top Stories

See new pictures of Princess Charlotte celebrating her 4th birthday - USA Today Top Stories

Riley Howell tried to stop UNC Charlotte gunman. He saved lives and died a hero, police say. - USA Today Top Stories

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#6
Ben Stiller lends voice to Syrian refugees as White Helmets warn of Russian escalation
CNN US
 

The attorney general said Trump may not have believed he was asking White House Counsel Don McGahn to say something false. Mueller's report directly disputes that. - CNN Top Stories

Most Democrats say age is not just a number for White House candidates: Reuters/Ipsos poll - Reuters Top Stories

White House bemoans renewed focus on Mueller report, Barr - CNN Top Stories

White House closely monitoring situation in Venezuela - CBS Top Stories

Ben Stiller lends voice to Syrian refugees as White Helmets warn of Russian escalation - CNN US

White House has signaled it may seek permanent renewal of controversial surveillance power - Washington Post World

White House asks for $4.5 billion in emergency funds for border - CNN Top Stories

White House withholds docs on clearances as ex-security chief testifies - CBS Top Stories

Kline takes responsibility for White House security clearance process, but Democrats vow to continue digging - CNN Top Stories

Tiger Woods to visit the White House next week - CBS Top Stories

Mueller should testify to Congress if he wants: White House adviser - Reuters Top Stories

Sen. Kamala Harris grills Barr on White House contacts - CBS Top Stories

White House requests $4.5 billion for additional border funding - CBS Top Stories

Estonian Ministers? Gesture Raises Fears of Support for White Supremacy - NY Times World

Two judges shot during 'disturbance' outside Indianapolis White Castle - NBC Top Stories

Two judges shot after argument in parking lot of Indianapolis White Castle - USA Today Top Stories

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