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Satellite image of the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center in North Korea, taken on Feb. 19

On Eve Of 2nd Trump-Kim Summit, Is North Korean Reactor Producing Plutonium?

10:50am February 25, 2019

by Geoff Brumfiel

Days before President Trump and Kim Jong Un are to meet in Vietnam, satellite images show no river ice downstream from the key North Korean facility at Yongbyon — a sign the reactor may be running.

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U.S. Marines stand guard during the change of command ceremony at Task Force Southwest military field at Shorab military camp in Afghanistan's Helmand province in 2018.

Restrictions On Deployed U.S. Troop Data Could Put 2020 Census 'At Risk'

8:08am February 25, 2019

by Hansi Lo Wang

New security measures limiting access to military records may prevent the Census Bureau from accurately counting service members, according to a newly released internal memo obtained by the NAACP.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., promotes his Medicare-for-all proposal at the 2017 Convention of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee in San Francisco, Calif., an issue that is dominating the early debate in the 2020 presiden

Beyond 'Bumper Sticker' Slogans: 2020 Democrats Debate Details Of Medicare-For-All

5:00am February 25, 2019

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Presidential candidates like Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar are giving details of their health care proposals, the first big issue where 2020 hopefuls are differentiating themselves.

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Bangladesh's state-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight is seen after it made an emergency landing at the airport in Chittagong, Bangladesh on Sunday.

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Would-Be Hijacker Killed In Bangladesh

3:07am February 25, 2019

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The man allegedly pulled out a gun and tried to hijack the plane shortly after takeoff. After the aircraft made an emergency landing, military commandos shot and killed him.

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga address the crowd after performing onstage at the Academy Awards. Their song "Shallow" later won the Oscar for original song.

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Oscars 2019: The Complete List

11:37pm February 24, 2019

by Patrick Jarenwattananon

Green Book took home the award for best picture at the 91st Academy Awards. See the complete list of winners, including the recipients for directing, best actor and best actress.

U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators meeting in Washington, D.C. last week. Citing progress in the talks, President Trump said he would suspend a planning increase in tariffs on Chinese goods due to take effect on March 1.

Trump Suspends China Tariff Hike, Citing Progress In Trade Talks

6:51pm February 24, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump has suspended a planned increase in tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars in Chinese imports, after what he called "very productive" trade talks in Washington this weekend.

Pope Francis celebrated a final Mass on Sunday to conclude his unprecedented summit of Catholic leaders on clergy sexual abuse.

Pope Calls For 'All-Out-Battle' On Clergy Sex Abuse, With Few Specifics

4:15pm February 24, 2019

by Francesca Paris

At the end of his four-day summit, Pope Francis called priests who had abused minors "instruments of Satan." But critics said his address did not offer a strong enough message against clergy abuse.

In this photo released by Colombia's presidential press office, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido makes a statement as Colombian Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo stands by at a military airport on Sunday.

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U.S.-Backed Guaidó To Meet With Pence, Latin American Leaders Over Venezuela Crisis

4:09pm February 24, 2019

by Francesca Paris

The meeting is set for Monday in Bogota, Colombia. At least four people were killed in clashes at the border Saturday, as military forces blocked humanitarian aid from entering the country.

Officials count votes at a polling station in southern Nigeria during the country's election, which came a week later than expected.

World News

A Week Late, Nigeria's Election Unfolds

1:15pm February 24, 2019

Vote-counting has started in the much-anticipated election, a week after it was postponed by officials who blamed logistical challenges. Candidates include incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari.

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Hillary Clinton concedes after her loss in 2016 presidential election, though Clinton won 3 million more votes nationally than Donald Trump.

After Stinging Presidential Loss, Popular Vote Movement Gains Momentum In States

11:53am February 24, 2019

by Sam Brasch

Democrats in Colorado and New Mexico are pushing ahead with legislation to pledge their 14 collective electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote — no matter who wins each state.

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