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Trump says predecessors didn't honor fallen; response heated
For U.S. presidents, meeting the families of military personnel killed in war is about as wrenching as the presidency gets. President Donald Trump's suggestion Monday that his predecessors fell short in that duty brought a visceral reaction from those who witnessed those grieving encounters.
Weinstein's bad money put to good use by Minn. charity
Trump and McConnell are 'closer than ever before'
They're working together on tax reform, health care.
Kagan: Not having to get door 1 plus of new status
Justice Elena Kagan says one advantage of no longer being the most junior member of the Supreme Court is that she no longer has to answer the door when someone knocks as the nine justices are meeting.
Bannon-backed PAC backs Wisconsin, Arizona Senate candidates
The political action committee affiliated with Steve Bannon is supporting a retired Marine over a veteran legislator in Wisconsin's Republican Senate primary.
Haley says Iran move strengthens Trump's hand on North Korea
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says that President Donald Trump is strengthening his ability to resolve the North Korea nuclear crisis by threatening to abandon the nuclear deal with Iran.
Minnesota finalizes pitch for Amazon HQ
Gov. Mark Dayton reviews the state's plan to attract company's headquarters.
Authorities make final arrest in border agent's killing
Authorities in Mexico have arrested the final of seven defendants accused in the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent whose death exposed a bungled federal gun operation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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Lawmaker dismayed at decision to shut down 35W this weekend
Minnesota House Transportation Finance Chairman Paul Torkelson said he is disappointed the department is carrying on with the closure when as many as 200,000 people could be making their way into downtown Minneapolis.
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Rep. Paulsen to friend, housemate Scalise: "Welcome back roomie"
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen welcomes his friend and housemate back, three months after Rep. Steve Scalise was gunned down at a congressional baseball practice.
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The Latest: Honolulu officer, retired major released on bond
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US Sen. John McCain receives Liberty Medal from Joe Biden
When U.S. Sen. John McCain was a younger man, once or twice he was tasked with carrying Joe Biden's luggage.
Helmet maker vows fight against Hernandez concussion lawsuit
Football helmet maker Riddell says it intends to vigorously defend its products and its reputation against concussion-related lawsuits like one lawyers for late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez have filed in Massachusetts against it and the NFL.
Democrat Bredesen confirms interest in Tennessee Senate race
Former Gov. Phil Bredesen, the last Democrat to win a statewide race in Tennessee, is considering a bid to succeed retiring Republican Bob Corker in the U.S. Senate.
Governor blames media for immigration flap with sheriffs
Outspoken Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage says the media fanned the flames in a flap with sheriffs over his directive they should hold immigrants without warrants and is calling news organizations "the most horrible organizations on the earth."
Wisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protests
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem and instead speak out against domestic violence.
Proposed New Mexico science standards omit global warming
A proposed overhaul of New Mexico's state science standards for public schools came under intense criticism Monday at a packed public hearing in the state capital for omitting or deleting references to global warming, evolution and the age of the Earth.
The Latest: White House condemns Somalia bombing
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Supreme Court will hear Microsoft e-mail access fight
Data privacy case pits U.S. officials against tech sector.
Activist kicked off American flight charges discrimination
An activist who helped organize the Women's March on Washington has accused an American Airlines pilot of racial discrimination in kicking her off a flight.In…