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The Latest: House OKs budget deal, ending shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress and spending legislation (all times local):…
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Kim Jong Un’s sister begins unprecedented South Korea visit
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's younger sister arrived in South Korea on Friday to begin an unprecedented three-day visit in which she will attend the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and then sit down with South Korean President Moon Jae-in for a luncheon at the presidential Blue House in Seoul….
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In cold, poor South Korean mountains, Winter Olympics begin
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — The world starts watching now. At least, when it comes to sports….
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The Latest: Fans brave cold as Pyeongchang Olympics open
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on the Pyeongchang Olympics (all times local):…
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Global shares sink after major US index enters correction
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock prices sank Friday after the Dow Jones industrials on Wall Street plummeted more than 1,000 points, deepening a week-long sell-off….
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Higher budget deficits a likely factor in stock market rout
WASHINGTON (AP) — The stock market may just have fired off a warning shot to the Trump administration and Congress about their plans to blow up the size of the federal deficit….
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Kelly getting scrutiny after senior aide’s resignation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressure mounted on White House chief of staff John Kelly Thursday as questions swirled about his defense of a senior aide he fought to keep in a highly sensitive West Wing job despite accusations of spousal abuse from two ex-wives….
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Rio Carnival evolves into low-cost street party extravaganza
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Once a party of luxury and glamour, Brazil's most famous Carnival is increasingly being dominated by thrifty tourists more interested in free street parties than the pricy samba school parades….
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Appeals by 45 Russian athletes against Olympic bans rejected
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — Russia's desperate attempt to get 45 banned athletes – including several medal favorites – into the Pyeongchang Olympics failed just hours before Friday's opening ceremony….
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Cavs revamp roster at trading deadline hoping LeBron stays
CLEVELAND (AP) — Once summer rolls around, LeBron James stars on a different stage….