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A Yemeni business owner closes the gate to his store Thursday in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Across the city, Yemeni-owned bodega and grocery stores will shut down from noon to 8 p.m. to protest President Trump's executive order banning immigra

New York City Bodegas Strike To Protest Trump's Travel Ban

7:26pm February 02, 2017

by Maria Godoy

Yemeni-owned shops shut their doors for eight hours across the five boroughs. Organizers say many owners were personally affected by the ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations.

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, shown here in December 2016, has left President Trump's business advisory board because of flak from the president's critics.

Uber CEO Leaves Business Council After Criticism From Trump Opponents

7:01pm February 02, 2017

by Laura Sydell

Travis Kalanick said in an email to employees, "Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the President or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that."

House Speaker Paul Ryan meets with reporters on Thursday. He said he would support additional sanctions on Iran following a ballistic missile test over the weekend.

Lawmakers Raise Possibility Of Sanctions Against Iran

6:51pm February 02, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Following a ballistic missile test by Iran on Sunday, the speaker of the House said he would be in favor of additional sanctions, as did the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Trump Defends Comments Blasting Australian Refugee Agreement

6:25pm February 02, 2017

by Mara Liasson

President Trump is attempting to mend his relationship with Australia after he called a refugee agreement between the two nations the "worst deal ever."

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U.S. Acknowledges Death Of Civilians In Yemen Raid

6:25pm February 02, 2017

by Tom Bowman

The U.S. military has acknowledged that civilians were killed in last weekend's special operations raid in Yemen. Other questions continue to swirl, however, including whether American forces' surprise was blown and whether their target was indeed an al-Qaida terrorist as they believed.

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After Missile Launch, White House Warns Iran But Offers No Action Plan

6:25pm February 02, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

The White House says it's putting Iran officially "on notice" after its missile launch over the weekend. But officials offered no details on what exactly that means, or whether military options are on the table. It's another example of what's already emerging as a pattern for the Trump administration: coming out swinging with tough words, before having consulted or decided on an actual policy.

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits memorial wall plaques in the lobby of the State Department on Thursday. The plaques honor employees who died in the line of duty.

Tillerson Takes The Helm At The State Department, Promising Respect And Honesty

5:30pm February 02, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

Tillerson's reverent message was well-received by many diplomats after the White House called on them, in response to recent dissent over the Trump administration, to "get with the program" or leave.

The Moscow headquarters of Russia's domestic intelligence agency, the FSB. The U.S. Treasury Department is allowing limited interactions between U.S. companies and the agency.

Treasury Allows Limited Contact Between U.S. Companies, Russian Intelligence Agency

4:58pm February 02, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

The administration has modified sanctions against Russia's domestic intelligence agency put in place in December under President Obama.

A sign along the route of the Dakota Access oil pipeline near Cannon Ball in North Dakota on Jan. 24.

More Than 70 Arrests In North Dakota As Pipeline Detractors Weigh Legal Action

4:48pm February 02, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Proponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline say final federal permission for the project is ensured. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe says the Army must complete an environmental review already underway.

Trump Opens Prayer Breakfast With Remarks About 'Apprentice' Ratings

4:37pm February 02, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

President Donald Trump attended the annual National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning where he expressed his commitment to religious freedom in his remarks. He also slipped in a few comments that had little to do with faith.

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