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  • 17th service member killed in Afghanistan this year, 1st since peace talks collapse

    Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy W. Griffin was on his fourth combat deployment.

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  • Congress weighs legislation to back Hong Kong protests, with local activists' backing

    The bills would bar U.S. police gear exports to Hong Kong, among other actions.

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  • ABC News’ Cokie Roberts interviews Barbara Bush: Aug. 18, 1992

    At the Republican National Convention, Bush contrasts her role as First Lady to the potential Hillary Clinton.

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• Sep 17

  • Trump urges patience after 'locked and loaded' threat following attack on Saudis

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Iran for the attack.

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• Sep 17

  • US service member killed in action in Afghanistan

    A U.S. service member was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, the first combat death since President Donald Trump called off peace talks with...

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• Sep 17

  • The Note: Democrats’ congressional and presidential agendas collide

    Presidential candidates are pushing Dems in a different direction than Congress.

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• Sep 17

  • US police agencies having trouble hiring, keeping officers, according to a new survey

    The survey shows decreased officer applications, early exits and retirements.

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• Sep 17

  • Elizabeth Warren attacks corporate greed in front of biggest crowd yet

    Elizabeth Warren discussed the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire.

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• Sep 17

  • Prosecutors subpoena President Trump’s tax returns

    The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has subpoenaed eight years of Donald Trump’s tax returns as part of an investigation into hush payments to...

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• Sep 16

  • Trump says Democrats will do 'whatever they can to demean you' at latest rally

    The campaign says their internal data shows big opportunity in the blue state.

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• Sep 16

  • White House blocks former top Trump aides from testifying

    Former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was also set to testify Tuesday.

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  • Venezuelan opposition calls talks with Maduro dead, causing rift

    The opposition's first fracture is a worrying sign for its U.S.-backed leader.

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• Sep 16

  • Woman linked to newly revealed allegation against Kavanaugh: 'Ask Brett'

    The anniversary of Kavanaugh's addition to the court is approaching.

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• Sep 16

  • FiveThirtyEight breaks down latest Dem. presidential candidate poll

    FiveThirtyEight elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich explains the latest polls for the Democratic presidential candidates following the ABC News primary...

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  • Former State Department official talks repercussions of Iran

    Suzanne Maloney, deputy director of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institute, explains how the oil facility attack will effect Iran's...

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• Sep 16

  • Trump's long history of making threats against Iran

    Trump Sunday hinted at military action saying the U.S. is "locked and loaded."

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  • Air Force's newest aircraft named T-7A Red Hawk in honor of Tuskegee Airmen

    One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen was on hand for the announcement.

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• Sep 16

  • The Note: Rivals test Biden with indirect shots

    The third debate may not have changed the dynamics of the race.

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• Sep 15

  • Iran fired cruise missiles in attack on Saudi oil facility: Senior US official

    Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks.

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• Sep 15

  • Border Patrol agent shot, suspect killed during traffic stop

    The suspect was shot and killed by the agent's partner.

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• Sep 15

  • Cuomo issues emergency executive action to ban flavored e-cigs

    New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced plans to combat the increasing number of youths who vape.

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• Sep 15

  • 'We've seen too damn many' mass shootings in Texas: Sen. Ted Cruz

    The Texas senator discussed the ongoing gun control debate on "This Week."

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  • Mayor Pete Buttigieg says debate comments about Afghanistan misconstrued

    The South Bend, Indiana, mayor is an Afghanistan war veteran.

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  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar says Kavanaugh vetting process 'was a sham'

    Sen. Amy Klobuchar appeared on ABC's "This Week."

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  • 'This Week' Transcript 9-15-19: Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Ted Cruz

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, September 15.

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• Sep 14

  • Pompeo blames Iran for major attack on Saudi oil facility amid high regional tensions

    President Donald Trump called the Saudi crown prince to issue U.S. support.

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• Sep 14

  • Trump on homelessness problem in California cities: 'Clean it up'

    As he makes it a campaign issue, administration officials visit Los Angeles.

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• Sep 14

  • The new GOP super PAC behind the anti-AOC ad that aired during Dems' debate

    The ad buy was launched by Heng's super pac New Faces GOP PAC.

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• Sep 14

  • Trump confirms death of Osama Bin Laden's son

    Bin Laden was killed in a U.S. counter-terrorism operation.

    Sep 14

• Sep 13

  • State Dept. fails to protect bomb-sniffing dogs from dying, getting poor care: Report

    The State Dept. rejected a request to cease the program in one country.

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• Sep 13

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Ted Cruz

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, September 15.

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• Sep 13

  • Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg takes global protest to White House

    She gained global attention for sailing from the United Kingdom to New York.

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• Sep 13

  • Analysis, insight and highlights of the 3rd Democratic primary debate

    Coverage of the Democratic debate, which was hosted by ABC News in Houston, is highlighted.

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• Sep 13

  • Texas Southern University students break down important debate night moments

    Alexandria Barnaba says Warren and O'Rourke had "real, direct, concrete answers," and Nahab Fahnbulleh discusses the tension between Julián Castro...

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• Sep 13

  • DOJ rejects McCabe appeal to abandon prosecution, sources say

    The rejection suggests that McCabe could be indicted in the investigation.

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  • DOJ watchdog 'finalizing' report on misconduct allegations in Russia probe

    Republicans have argued the investigation will reveal bias at the FBI and DOJ.

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  • Air Force finds 6% of air crews stayed at Trump resort in Scotland

    Democrats have raised questions about a possible conflict of interest.

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  • Appeals court reinstates case alleging Trump illegally benefits from properties

    A federal appeals court in New York reinstated the case on Friday.

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  • Airman awarded for heroic actions during combat mission against ISIS in Afghanistan

    Staff Sgt. Daniel Keller is credited with helping to save 130 lives.

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  • CNN, New York Times will co-host next Democratic debate in October

    The next debate is set for Oct.15, and Oct. 16 if a second night is necessary.

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  • Trump warns of new 'very tough' stance on Venezuela amid growing tensions

    Trump said ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton was "holding me back!"

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• Sep 13

  • 3rd round of Democratic debates sees a changing leaderboard: ANALYSIS

    Former Vice President Joe Biden focused on his progressive competitors.

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  • Texas lawmaker tweets that his 'AR is ready' for Beto O'Rourke after debate

    "Hell yes, we're gonna take your AR-15," O'Rourke said at the Democratic debate.

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• Sep 13

  • Lawmakers demand internal documents from Big Tech in antitrust probe

    A bipartisan effort is looking at Google ad rules and its YouTube acquisition.

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  • The Note: Democratic debate reframes race without reordering it

    The debate had no clear winner, losers, but terms of the race are better defined

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• Sep 13

  • Here are the 5 key takeaways from the ABC News Democratic debate

    Amid blows over pivotal issues, some unity.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • ABC News Democratic Candidates Debate

    Presidential hopefuls Joe Biden, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Julian Castro, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth...

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• Sep 13

  • Fact-checking Democratic candidates on the issues at the ABC News debate in Houston

    Ten candidates are participating in the debate at Texas Southern University.

    Sep 13