The former New York mayor has not registered on behalf of customers in Ukraine and elsewhere with interests in Trump administration policies. Experts say his work raises conflict of interest concerns and could run afoul of federal ethics laws.
The president signaled that he was ready for a transatlantic brawl as he embarked on a consequential week of international diplomacy, suggesting that meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin might be easier than talking with Western allies.
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) vowed to fight President Trump’s nomination of federal judge Brett M. Kavanaugh “with everything I've got.” But with Republicans holding a narrow majority in the chamber, that will not be enough to derail the pick.
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The president made 98 factual claims at a Montana rally. We found that 76 percent were false, misleading or unsupported by evidence.
The Department of Health and Human Services is drastically reducing funding for grass-roots groups that help Americans sign up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Priority will be given to groups that provide information about health-care plans that skirt the ACA’s consumer protection rules and benefits requirements.
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World Cup 2018
After 96 minutes of physical, very European soccer, the French squad defeated the Belgian “golden generation” to reach the last match of the World Cup for the third time in the last six quadrennial tournaments.
The proposal would potentially require asylum seekers going through Mexico to apply for protection there rather than in the United States. The U.S. government has signaled that it could offer significant financial aid to Mexico, a Homeland Security official said.
A woman lifts her child near a Thai hospital. (Getty Images)
An ambulance leaves the cave. (Pongmanat Tasiri/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Rescuers are seen inside the cave. (Courtesy of Elon Musk/AP)
Residents watch a helicopter near the cave. (AP)
Onlookers wave as an ambulance passes by. (Reuters)
The news capped a dramatic search and treacherous three-day mission that captivated the world after 12 young players and a coach were trapped in the cave more than two weeks ago.
The president granted pardons to father-and-son cattle ranchers who were sentenced to serve prison time on charges of arson on public lands. The case helped spark the 41-day occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
“Afternoon Delight,” which slid into the Billboard Hot 100’s top spot 42 years ago today, earned the Starland Vocal Band five Grammy nominations, an ill-fated variety show, and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s wing of one-hit wonders.
After Angel Perez’s trip to a crabbing spot in New Jersey, he was diagnosed with a minor infection, then cellulitis. It wasn't until his third visit to doctors — with the blistering migrating to his other leg — that they suspected Vibrio, a potentially fatal ailment.
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The cultural divide is real. It turns out that people are separated not just by gun ownership, religion and their views on affirmative action — but also by English muffins, stuffing, flashlights and mustard.
