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Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo's Asia Trip Is Underway

Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo's Asia Trip Is Underway

  • NPR
  • 10/06/2018 12:00 AM

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Asia has begun. Pompeo will be in Tokyo Saturday and Sunday and has already met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe there

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As Trump touts start of wall construction, border chief outlines plan to double amount of barriers

As Trump touts start of wall construction, border chief outlines plan to double amount of barriers

As President Donald Trump praised a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico, he also touted the work his administration has done so far to build a wall along the southern border, despite Mexico's repeated assurances that it would not pay for it

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Brett Kavanaugh confirmed as a Supreme Court justice, cementing conservative control of the nation’s highest court

Brett Kavanaugh confirmed as a Supreme Court justice, cementing conservative control of the nation’s highest court

The Senate voted Saturday to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice, solidifying conservative control of the highest court in the land for years to come and ending a bitter battle over his nomination

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The Last Time Congress Overhauled Social Security, 150 Million Americans Weren't Even Born

The Last Time Congress Overhauled Social Security, 150 Million Americans Weren't Even Born

Nearly half the population of the U.S. wasn't around the last time lawmakers "fixed" Social Security

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The US was once a leader for healthcare and education — now it ranks 27th in the world

The US was once a leader for healthcare and education — now it ranks 27th in the world

The US now ranks 27th in the world for its levels of healthcare and education, according to a new study

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Facebook says nearly 50m users compromised in huge security breach

Facebook says nearly 50m users compromised in huge security breach

Attack gave hackers ability to take over accounts in what is believed to be largest breach in Facebook’s history

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California governor signs raft of gun control bills into law

California governor signs raft of gun control bills into law

California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) on Friday signed several gun control bills into law, including legislation that raises the minimum age for buying rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21

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US pulls diplomats from Iraqi city after threats from Iran

US pulls diplomats from Iraqi city after threats from Iran

The United States announced on Friday it will effectively close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and relocate diplomatic personnel assigned there following increasing threats from Iran and Iran-backed militia, including rocket fire

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U.S. adults are more religious than Western Europeans

U.S. adults are more religious than Western Europeans

The United States has a religious makeup that’s broadly similar to that of many Western European countries

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The Importance of U.S.-Mexico Border Security

The Importance of U.S.-Mexico Border Security

The United States and Mexico share vitally important security, energy, and economic interests that require extensive cooperation and trust to achieve success

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3 Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

3 Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

There's little sense getting less from Social Security than what you're entitled to -- so learn about the ways that could happen to you and how you might get the most out of the program

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Insurance, Wearables And The Future Of Healthcare

Insurance, Wearables And The Future Of Healthcare

John Hancock, one of the largest and oldest insurers in the United States, owned since 2004 by Canada’s Manulife, has announced it will stop selling traditional life insurance and will only market interactive policies

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White House Drafts Order To Look Into Google, Facebook Practices

White House Drafts Order To Look Into Google, Facebook Practices

Executive order is preliminary and isn’t clear will be signed

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What Happens to the Second Amendment If the Senate Turns Blue?

What Happens to the Second Amendment If the Senate Turns Blue?

On November 6, 35 seats in the U.S. Senate will be up for grabs

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North Korea's Kim wants another Trump summit to speed denuclearization

North Korea's Kim wants another Trump summit to speed denuclearization

Kim Jong Un wants a second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump soon to hasten denuclearization

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