Texas crowd marks birthdays of late George H.W. and Barbara Bush

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June 15, 2019

Texas crowd marks birthdays of late George H.W. and Barbara Bush

Twelve of the couple's grandchildren are scheduled to go skydiving in their honor.
Published
June 15, 2019

Eleven killed, 25 hurt as explosions rock Somalia’s capital

The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group claims responsibility.
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June 15, 2019

Two hikers die on White Mountains trails in 2 days

A third hiker was rescued after being found immobile with signs of hypothermia, New Hampshire wildlife officials say.
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June 15, 2019

Hong Kong leader delays unpopular bill; activists want more

The extradition bill sparked the city's biggest public protests in years.
Published
June 14, 2019

Democratic debate lineups set: Biden, Sanders on 2nd night, Warren on 1st

NBC announces pairings for the two-night debate later this month, the first of the 2020 presidential campaign season.
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June 14, 2019

House Democrats accelerate election security push after Trump comments

A package of bills seeks to secure state election systems, put stricter limits on foreign election interference and provide more oversight of the executive branch.
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June 14, 2019

Trump taps former immigration official as his ‘border czar’

The president says he's bringing Thomas Homan, a longtime lawman and enthusiastic supporter, out of retirement for the new post.
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June 14, 2019

Church loses battle in Christian Science trust case in N.H.

The state's highest court rules that a Christian Science church in Australia cannot sue trusts created following the 1910 death of Christian Science movement founder Mary Baker Eddy.
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June 14, 2019

Vatican investigator of child sex abuse meets Polish bishops

Archbishop Charles Scicluna shares his experience in tracking crimes after the Polish church admitted knowing about hundreds of cases inn which priests abused minors.
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June 14, 2019

At Vatican climate summit, major oil companies commit to carbon pricing

They say they'll support 'economically meaningful' carbon pricing regimes after a personal appeal from Pope Francis.