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  • Trump faces bipartisan backlash after refusing to denounce Russian meddling

    Trump accepts Putin's denial over election meddling and a lava bomb hits a tour boat in Hawaii.

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  • Small amount of nuclear material stolen last year: Police

    Plutonium and cesium are radioactive materials that could be used in nuclear

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  • Obama: Despite 'strange and uncertain' times, Mandela's legacy endures

    Obama delivered speech a day before Nelson Mandela's 100th birthday.

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  • Trump not backing down amid flood of criticism over Putin meeting

    Instead of backtracking, Trump highlighted one of his few Republican backers.

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  • MLB All-Stars acknowledge quieter posture in age of athlete activism

    President Trump's criticism of Colin Kaepernick launched a debate over protests.

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  • Obama says we live in 'strange and uncertain' times in speech

    The speech falls on the day before Mandela's 100th birthday and is part of the series of events the Nelson Mandela Foundation has planned for the...

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  • Republican senator calls Trump 'confused' and 'shameful' in summit with Putin

    "That was a big mistake to meet alone," Sen. Jeff Flake said.

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• Jul 17

  • Russian activist linked to NRA charged with conspiracy

    Butina is a Russian gun rights activist who has cultivated ties to the NRA.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • The Note: After Trump’s performance, what next?

    The TAKE with MaryAlice Parks What happens now? Before the extraordinary press conference Monday, the German foreign minister said in an...

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • Trump tells Hannity Russians 'have no information on Trump'

    The president told the TV host U.S.-Russia relations are now in better shape.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • Mexican gray wolf at center of endangered species debate

    Proposed bills could give states a bigger role in listing species as endangered.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • Former National Teacher of the Year now running for Congress

    Jahana Hayes gained acclaim with her award in 2016.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • Colbert says Trump's meeting with Putin should count as 'treason'

    Colbert dedicated a two-part “double-stuffed Oreo” monologue to Trump and Putin.

    Jul 17

• Jul 16

  • Head of intelligence community fires back after Trump casts doubt

    Trump said he supports the intel community, but suggested he believes Putin.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Republicans say they have new leads after interview with former FBI lawyer

    One Republican said Page was "more cooperative" than FBI agent Peter Strzok.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Senators dispute Trump's assessment of election hacking

    A bipartisan pair of Senators accused Russia of interfering in US elections.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Senate reaction pours in to Trump's meeting with Putin

    ABC's Ali Rogin talks about some of the most negative reactions from the president's own party

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• Jul 16

  • Pussy Riot World Cup protesters get 15-day jail term, 3-year ban from sporting events

    They're also banned from attending sporting events for three years.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Unwitting GOP lawmakers endorse arming children on new prank show

    On "Who is America?," conservatives endorsed a plan to give guns to children.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Putin gives Trump soccer ball after Syria question: 'Now the ball is in your court'

    "Mr. President, I will give this ball to you," Putin said.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Trump casts doubt on US intelligence, calls Putin's meddling denial 'strong'

    Trump said he trusts the U.S. intelligence community; Putin's denial "strong".

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Trump met with Putin in Helsinki amid Russian hacker indictments

    Trump refuses to denounce Russian election interference

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Donald Trump's recent comments on US allies and rivals

    A rundown of some of the most controversial comments Trump has made in connection to fellow heads of state.

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • 5 key moments from Trump and Putin on Russian-US election interference

    Trump questions U.S. intelligence, saying he holds "both nation's responsible."

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Trump's 'disgraceful' meeting with Putin 'a tragic mistake,' McCain says

    The Republican senator is a longtime critic of the president's.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Trump casts doubt on US intelligence, calls Putin's meddling denial 'strong'

    "I have president Putin, he just said it's not Russia. I will say this. I don't see any reason why it would be," President Trump said.

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Republicans have some of the most negative reactions to Trump-Putin news conference

    Reaction to the press conference was swift and almost universally negative.

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• Jul 16

  • Trump refuses to denounce Russian meddling, says 'both countries' responsible

    President Trump said the U.S. has been "foolish."

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Trump has launched attacks on allies, while praising rivals

    He held a historic joint news conference with Russian President Putin.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Former FBI lawyer returns to Capitol for second day of grilling

    The former FBI lawyer spent nearly five hours with the committees on Friday.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • The Note: Beyond summit, Trump must assure Russian interference won’t happen again

    The TAKE with MaryAlice Parks For those Americans worried that Russians purposefully attempted to disrupt and influence U.S. public opinion in the...

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Senator calls Putin 'murderer,' 'crook' ahead of Trump meeting

    Nebraska senator says Trump not operating from "position of strength."

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Public backs action on global warming - but with cost concerns and muted urgency

    Public awareness of global warming is up and support for action is broad.

    Jul 16

• Jul 15

  • Pussy Riot claims responsibility for dramatic on-field protest during World Cup final

    Russian President Vladimir Putin was among those attending the final match.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • Trump, Putin mocked by Finnish newspaper billboards over freedom of the press

    Nearly 300 billboards are posted along the presidents' route to the summit.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • Ahead of Trump-Putin meeting, lack of preparation leads to low expectations: Sources

    Planning was so rushed that key officials didn't convene, according to sources.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • It 'belies common sense' Trump would 'press' Putin on election: Senator

    The Democrat said that Trump has 'believed' Putin's denials of interference.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • Former DNC chair to Trump ahead of Helsinki summit: 'Confront Mr. Putin'

    The former chair said Trump needs to give Putin a copy of the indictment.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • 'I find it hard to believe' Putin didn’t know about Russian interference: Bolton

    Vladimir Putin has repeatedly claimed it wasn't a Russian state effort.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • 'This Week' Transcript 7-15-18: WH National Security Adviser Bolton and Sen. Murphy

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" on July 15, 2018.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • SCOTUS battle highlights red-state Democrats' 2018 dilemma

    There are 10 Senate Democrats up for re-election in states Trump won in 2016.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • Progressive candidates who could be the ‘next Ocasio-Cortez’ in primaries

    Here are some progressives who are vying to become the next Ocasio-Cortez.

    Jul 15

• Jul 14

  • FEMA unprepared, understaffed, uninformed during 2017 hurricane season: Report

    FEMA’s leadership admitted it "could have better anticipated" the severity.

    Jul 14

• Jul 14

  • Trump-Putin meeting comes at low point for US-Russia relations

    U.S.-Russia relations are at the lowest point since the Cold War.

    Jul 14

• Jul 14

  • What's at stake in Trump-Putin summit: ANALYSIS

    Could better ties with Russia hurt the US relationship with western allies?

    Jul 14

• Jul 14

  • Paul Ryan says economy is booming, but warns that new tariffs 'are not the solution'

    The economy is "better off now," but tariffs are "not the solution," Ryan said.

    Jul 14

• Jul 14

  • National parks could get much-needed money for upkeep through bipartisan bill

    American's national parks have an $11.6 billion maintenance backlog.

    Jul 14

• Jul 14

  • 'Make America Great Again' hats could double in price after new tariffs: Merchandiser

    "Make America Great Again" hats could double in price after new U.S. tariffs.

    Jul 14

• Jul 14

  • Roger Stone says he’s the 'US person' mentioned in Mueller indictment

    Robert Mueller indicted 12 Russian intelligence officers on Friday.

    Jul 14