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Trump has asked aides if it's possible to buy Greenland, sources say
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China warns it could quell Hong Kong protesters; Trump urges Xi to meet them - Reuters Top Stories

Hong Kong protests: Trump suggests 'personal meeting' with Chinese president - BBC Top Stories

China notes Trump comment on Hong Kong: foreign ministry - Reuters Top Stories

Trump says trade war with China will be fairly short - Reuters Top Stories

Trump is right to not flap the wings of the American eagle in China’s face over Hong Kong - USA Today Top Stories

Trump urges China's Xi to meet Hong Kong protesters - Reuters World News

Trump praises Chinese leader, not Hong Kong protesters seeking democratic reforms - LA Times US News

Trump praises Chinese leader, not Hong Kong protesters seeking democratic reforms - LA Times World News

China notes Trump comment on Hong Kong: foreign ministry - Reuters World News

China threatens retaliation for US tariffs while sidestepping Trump offer to meet with Xi Jinping - USA Today Top Stories

Hong Kong readies for more protests, Trump ties crisis to U.S.-China trade deal - Reuters Top Stories

Trump urges China's Xi to meet Hong Kong protesters - Reuters Top Stories

Trump tells Beijing to treat Hong Kong humanely or risk trade deal - The Guardian World News

Trump warns of risk of Chinese crackdown in Hong Kong - Al Jazeera English

Hong Kong readies for more protests as Trump and others seek peaceful resolution - Reuters World News

Trump Offers Meeting With China's Xi To Resolve 'Hong Kong Problem' - NPR News

Hong Kong readies for more protests, Trump ties crisis to U.S.-China trade deal - Reuters World News

Hong Kong readies for more protests as Trump and others seek peaceful resolution - Reuters Top Stories

Trump to kick off New Hampshire campaign with Thursday visit - CBS US

Erin Burnett on Trump tweet: Why blame China when you can blame someone in the US? - CNN Top Stories

China to counter latest U.S. tariffs as Trump vows deal on U.S. terms - Reuters Top Stories

Trump suggests opening more mental institutions to deal with mass shootings - CNN Top Stories

Hong Kong: Trump calls on Xi to talk to protesters as weekend rallies loom - The Guardian World News

AIPAC splits with Trump and Netanyahu, backs visit by Omar and Tlaib to Israel - CNN Top Stories

Trump says China talks 'productive'; Beijing vows tariff retaliation - Reuters Top Stories

More than 260,000 people sign petition to rename street in front of Trump Tower after Obama - USA Today Top Stories

Why this Never Trump ex-Republican will vote for almost any 2020 Democratic nominee - USA Today Top Stories

Lawyer Avenatti seeks to end 'vindictive' prosecution he blames on Trump feud - Reuters US News

Trump calls for 'long' prison sentence for Philadelphia shooter - Reuters US News

Ex-GOP rep calls Trump an 'unfit con man,' says he's sorry for helping elect him - CNN Top Stories

As admin eyes foreign aid cancellation, Pence and Ivanka Trump projects in the clear - CNN Top Stories

More than 250,000 people sign a petition to rename Fifth Ave. in front of Trump Tower ?Obama Avenue? - Washington Post US

Trump foolishly thinks gold standard will usher in a golden age - The Guardian US News

Trump is showing what happens when the US abandons its decades-long role as a guarantor of stability and acts as an agent of global disruption - CNN Top Stories

Analysis: Trump 2020 can't afford a recession - CNN Top Stories

Democratic Candidates Call Trump A White Supremacist, A Label Some Say Is 'Too Simple' - NPR News

Trump calls for 'long' prison sentence for Philadelphia shooter - Reuters Top Stories

Trump is laying the ground for a nuclear arms race in the Gulf - Al Jazeera English

Castro says new Trump immigration rule intended to create 'a nation in his own image' - CNN Top Stories

Is Trump right to blame the Fed for market plunge? - NBC World News

There's a petition to give Trump Tower an Obama address. Here's why it won't happen - CNN Top Stories

Trump has asked aides if it's possible to buy Greenland, sources say - CNN Top Stories

Donald Trump reportedly wants to purchase Greenland from Denmark - The Guardian US News

Hope Hicks, former Trump aide, stands by House testimony despite demand for clarification - USA Today Top Stories

Trump supports Israel's decision to ban Omar and Tlaib - CBS Top Stories

Opinion: The best way to drive Trump nuts - CNN Top Stories

Trump in New Hampshire for 2020 campaign rally - CBS Top Stories

Trump urges Lewandowski to run for Senate during New Hampshire rally - NBC Top Stories

Trump bashes NH protester: 'That guy’s got a serious weight problem' - USA Today Top Stories

Ex-GOP lawmaker: I'm sorry for helping elect Trump - CNN Top Stories

Trump talked to colleagues about buying Greenland, reports say - USA Today Top Stories

Trump in New Hampshire: 'You have no choice but to vote for me' - NBC Top Stories

Trump to meet security officials on Afghanistan as concerns mount about US withdrawal - CNN US

Trump Shifts From Background Checks To Mental Illness Reform At N.H. Rally - NPR News

Fact check: Trump takes credit for another factory approved under Obama - CNN Top Stories

Trump to make 2020 pitch during New Hampshire rally - CNN Top Stories

Equinox responds to Trump fundraiser backlash - CNN Top Stories

Equinox responds to Trump fundraiser backlash - CNN US

List: The 122 House Democrats calling for an impeachment inquiry into Trump - CNN Top Stories

Trump approval rating drops following mass shootings in latest Fox News poll - USA Today Top Stories

Avlon: Trump takes credit for another deal struck by Obama - CNN Top Stories

Judges tell Trump admin to clean up its act: Migrant children need soap - NBC Top Stories

Trump heads to New Hampshire amid shakeup in 2020 field - CBS Top Stories

Trump supporters arrive 36 hours early for rally - CNN US

Trump blames mass shootings on mentally ill, calls for more mental institutions - Reuters US News

Trump rallies supporters in New Hampshire ? live stream - CBS Top Stories

There's a petition to give Trump Tower an Obama address. Here's why it won't happen - CNN US

Trump Tweets On 'Disgusting' Baltimore Bring Activist Trash Collectors To City - NPR News

Lawyer Avenatti seeks to end 'vindictive' Nike prosecution he blames on Trump feud - Reuters US News

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A common, yet dangerous, police task led to Philadelphia standoff. It was a ?miracle? no one died.
Washington Post US
 

Police give update on Philadelphia shooting standoff - CBS Top Stories

5 shot in Philadelphia shooting one day after violent standoff - CBS Top Stories

Police rescued after six officers wounded in Philadelphia shootout - Reuters US News

Hours-long police standoff in Philadelphia ends; Condition of Epstein's body revealed - Fox News US

Suspect in Philadelphia shooting standoff taken into custody - Reuters Top Stories

Suspect in Philadelphia shooting standoff taken into custody - Reuters US News

8-hour Philadelphia shooting standoff ends with suspect in custody - CNN Top Stories

Suspect in Philadelphia police standoff taken into custody - Reuters Top Stories

Philadelphia suspect in custody after hourslong standoff - CBS Top Stories

Philadelphia Police Arrest Gunman Who Shot Officers In Hours-Long Standoff - NPR News

Philadelphia mayor calls for gun control action after officers injured in standoff - The Guardian US News

Suspect in custody after 6 officers hurt in hours-long Philadelphia standoff - NBC Top Stories

Suspect in Philadelphia police standoff taken into custody - Reuters US News

Philadelphia shooting: gunman in custody after six police officers injured - The Guardian US News

'We have to do something': Philadelphia mayor calls for gun control after police standoff: What we know now - USA Today Top Stories

US Attorney slams Philadelphia DA, says he'll give 'adult supervision' after police shootout - Fox News US

Top federal prosecutor in Philadelphia lashes out at district attorney after shooting - CNN Top Stories

Philadelphia police shooting suspect has 'extensive' criminal history, commissioner says - Fox News US

Philadelphia mayor responds after six officers were shot by a civilian - BBC World

Philadelphia police handled the shootout perfectly - CNN Top Stories

Gunman surrenders after 'volatile' hourslong standoff in Philadelphia; 6 officers shot - USA Today Top Stories

How a conference call with the suspect helped end the Philadelphia standoff - CNN Top Stories

Philadelphia shooting: Gunman who injured six surrenders after stand-off - BBC Top Stories

Authorities release names of 6 cops wounded in Philadelphia standoff - Fox News US

Philadelphia suspect in custody after hours-long ordeal that left 6 officers wounded - Fox News US

Video shows moment Philadelphia officers enter house before standoff with gunman - NBC Top Stories

Philadelphia standoff: Police dispatch audio reveals tense moments during hours-long ordeal - Fox News US

Philadelphia police pelted with objects, taunted during harrowing shootout, standoff: reports - Fox News US

US briefing: recession fears, Philadelphia shooting and microplastics - The Guardian US News

A common, yet dangerous, police task led to Philadelphia standoff. It was a ?miracle? no one died. - Washington Post US

Eye Opener: A wild standoff in Philadelphia - CBS US

'Nothing short of a miracle': Dramatic standoff with Philadelphia gunman ends with no loss of life - USA Today Top Stories

Trump calls for 'long' prison sentence for Philadelphia shooter - Reuters Top Stories

Philadelphia mayor calls out the NRA and says officers need help with gun control - CNN Top Stories

Inside the first few minutes of terror in Philadelphia - CNN US

Inside the first few minutes of terror in Philadelphia - CNN Top Stories

Trump calls for 'long' prison sentence for Philadelphia shooter - Reuters US News

Harrowing audio of Philadelphia cop's call for help - CNN Top Stories

Philadelphia shooting: Mayor calls for gun control - BBC World

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AIPAC splits with Trump and Netanyahu, backs visit by Omar and Tlaib to Israel
CNN Top Stories
 

AIPAC splits with Trump and Netanyahu, backs visit by Omar and Tlaib to Israel - CNN Top Stories

Israel bars visit by U.S. Democratic lawmakers Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib - Reuters World News

Reps. Omar And Tlaib Barred From Visiting Israel After Trump Insists On Ban - NPR News

Israel bars visit by U.S. Democratic lawmakers Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib - Reuters Top Stories

Netanyahu says Omar and Tlaib intended to harm Israel on visit - Reuters World News

Israel bars Congresswomen Tlaib and Omar from visiting - CBS Top Stories

Israel will block Muslim Reps. Omar and Tlaib from visiting the country, deputy foreign minister says - NBC World News

Israel bars U.S. Democratic lawmakers Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib under pressure from Trump - Reuters World News

Israel bars U.S. Democratic lawmakers Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib under pressure from Trump - Reuters Top Stories

Israel blocks visit from Democratic Congresswomen who are Trump targets - CBS Top Stories

Netanyahu might block Omar and Tlaib from entering Israel, says official - The Guardian World News

Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib were barred from visiting Israel. Here's what we know - USA Today Top Stories

Trump warns Israel against visit by Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib - Al Jazeera English

Israeli interior minister may block Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering Israel, reports say - USA Today Top Stories

Israel considers barring Democratic congresswomen from visiting - CNN Top Stories

Tapper presses Tlaib on Israel boycott movement - CNN Top Stories

Israel blocks U.S. congresswomen from visiting the country - CBS Top Stories

Senate Democratic leader urges Israel to reverse ban on lawmakers' visit - Reuters Top Stories

Bernie Sanders slams Israel's ban of Muslim Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar - CBS Top Stories

Trump supports Israel's decision to ban Omar and Tlaib - CBS Top Stories

2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems rally to Tlaib, Omar over Israel ban - CBS Top Stories

Israel?s decision to block congresswomen Omar and Tlaib draws widespread criticism - The Guardian US News

Opinion: Israel's ban on Omar and Tlaib is a big mistake - CNN Top Stories

Israel bars 2 Democratic congresswomen from entry - CBS Top Stories

U.S. House Speaker Pelosi urges Israel to reverse decision to block lawmakers' visit - Reuters World News

Senate Democratic leader urges Israel to reverse ban on lawmakers' visit - Reuters World News

U.S. House Speaker Pelosi urges Israel to reverse decision to block lawmakers' visit - Reuters Top Stories

Israel denies entry to two Muslim U.S. Congresswomen - CBS Top Stories

Israel will not let U.S. Congresswomen visit: deputy foreign minister - Reuters Top Stories

Israel considers banning outspoken U.S. congresswomen - CBS Top Stories

Israel will not let U.S. Congresswomen visit: deputy foreign minister - Reuters World News

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U.S. seeks seizure of Iranian tanker in Gibraltar
NBC World News
 

Gibraltar Supreme Court says Iranian tanker is free to sail - Al Jazeera English

Gibraltar releases Iranian tanker Grace 1: Gibraltar Chronicle - Reuters World News

U.S. moves to seize Iranian tanker ahead of expected release - CBS World

U.S. seeks seizure of Iranian tanker in Gibraltar - NBC World News

U.S. has applied to seize Grace 1 tanker, Gibraltar says - Reuters World News

US moves to seize Iranian supertanker detained in Gibraltar - Fox News World

US moves to block release of Iranian tanker detained in Gibraltar - CNN Top Stories

U.S. has applied to seize Grace 1 tanker, Gibraltar says - Reuters Top Stories

Gibraltar decides to free seized Iranian tanker; U.S. opens new case to hold it - Reuters World News

Gibraltar drops charges against Iran tanker crew - BBC Top Stories

UK says Iran must abide by the assurances on Grace 1 tanker - Reuters World News

U.S. moves to seize Iranian oil supertanker - USA Today Top Stories

Gibraltar source: Iran tanker likely to be allowed to leave after court decision - Reuters World News

Gibraltar decides to free seized Iranian tanker; U.S. seeks to hold it - Reuters Top Stories

Gibraltar decides to free seized Iranian tanker, paving way for ship swap - Reuters Top Stories

Iran's Zarif accuses U.S. of 'piracy attempt' over tanker held in Gibraltar - Reuters World News

Iranian tanker's owner says ship will head to Mediterranean ports - report - Reuters World News

Iranian supertanker released by Gibraltar, despite last-minute US attempt to seize it - Fox News World

Iranian tanker's owner says ship will head to Mediterranean ports - report - Reuters Top Stories

Seized Iranian tanker released despite US efforts to halt the move - CNN World News

Iran's Zarif accuses U.S. of 'piracy attempt' over tanker held in Gibraltar - Reuters Top Stories

Gibraltar decides to free seized Iranian tanker; U.S. seeks to hold it - Reuters World News

Gibraltar decides to free seized Iranian tanker, paving way for ship swap - Reuters World News

UK says Iran must abide by the assurances on Grace 1 tanker - Reuters Top Stories

Gibraltar decides to free seized Iranian tanker; U.S. opens new case to hold it - Reuters Top Stories

U.S. failed to stop release of oil tanker, says Iran envoy in London - Reuters World News

U.S. failed to stop release of oil tanker, says Iran envoy in London - Reuters Top Stories

Iran oil tanker: Gibraltar orders release of Grace 1 - BBC Top Stories

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Passengers flee plane after emergency landing in Russian cornfield ? video
The Guardian World News
 
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