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New evidence shows Nunes aide communicated with Parnas on Ukraine
The messages show that Derek Harvey, an aide to GOP Rep. Devin Nunes, was far more involved than previously known in an investigation.
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The messages show that Derek Harvey, an aide to Rep. Nunes, was far more involved than previously known in what appears to be a robust effort by Republicans on the House Intelligence Cmte. to investigate Ukraine-related matters.
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The messages show that Derek Harvey, an aide to Rep. Nunes, was far more involved than previously known in what appears to be a robust effort by Republicans on the House Intelligence Cmte. to investigate Ukraine-related matters.
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Texts suggest Robert Hyde passed along details about Yovanovitch whereabouts
They include screenshots of messages about the U.S. ambassador's movements that appear to have been sent to Hyde, who forwarded thems to Lev Parnas.
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New text messages released by House Democrats on Friday indicate Robert Hyde was passing along information to Lev Parnas that he’d received from another Trump supporter who claimed knowledge of fmr. Amb. Yovanovitch’s whereabouts.
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Mississippi man gets 12 years in prison for possessing a cellphone in county jail
Willie Nash, 39, a married father of three, was in a Mississippi county jail on a misdemeanor charge when he asked a guard to charge his cellphone.
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A Mississippi man being held at a county jail on a misdemeanor charge asked a guard to charge his cellphone. The phone was confiscated, and the man was slapped with a 12-year prison sentence for possessing a phone in a correctional facility.
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A Mississippi man being held at a county jail on a misdemeanor charge asked a guard to charge his cellphone.
The phone was confiscated, and the man was slapped with a 12-year prison sentence for possessing a phone in a correctional facility.
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Minnesota TSA agent snapped Native American woman's braids, said 'giddyup!'
"My braids are not reins, I should be treated with dignity, as should everyone else," Tara Houska wrote on Twitter.
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A TSA agent whipped the braids of a Native American woman and yelled "Giddyup" during a security check at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to the woman and the federal TSA.
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Why Trump voters motivated by racism could be breaking the law
Republicans and Democrats alike have been unwilling to reprimand voters or to hold them accountable. But racist voting isn't an accident.
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Opinion | Noah Berlatsky: Why Trump voters motivated by racism could be breaking the law. nbcnews.to/2R0mjra - @NBCNewsTHINK
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Police seek ‘hovering’ thief wearing futuristic shoes
A man wearing hover shoes glided out of a Florida Walmart without paying for the items he had collected on his cart, police said.
Days before Virginia gun rally, FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists
The three suspects have been under FBI surveillance for months, officials said, and agents made their move ahead of a gun rights rally in Virginia next week.
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3 suspected members of a white supremacist group face firearms and harboring-related charges after the FBI apprehended them ahead of a gun rights rally planned for Virginia's capital next week, federal prosecutors say.
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Journalists injured in clashes between Lebanese forces and protesters
Reuters, along with Lebanese broadcasters Al Jadeed and MTV, said security forces injured cameramen for each of them during the violent unrest.
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Multiple journalists were injured by Lebanese security forces after continued protests in Beirut turned violent as residents continue to demonstrate against the country's government.
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Australian sanctuary fights to save surviving animals during raging wildfires
“Their habitat is gone. These trees used to provide them with food and they are not doing that anymore," one volunteer told NBC News.
Christian school expels teen after rainbow sweater and cake were deemed ‘lifestyle violations’
The student’s mom said the school had given her daughter the book “Gay Girl, Good God," written by an ex-gay, prior to her expulsion.
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A Christian high school student in Kentucky was expelled after school administrators saw a photograph from her 15th birthday party in which she was wearing a rainbow sweater and smiling next to a rainbow birthday cake.
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Tennessee governor says he will sign anti-gay adoption bill
The bill will allow faith-based foster care and adoption agencies to receive taxpayer funding even if they exclude LGBTQ families and others.
U.S. and China sign phase one of trade deal, after almost 2 years of sparring
But the agreement doesn't include major technology issues or China's subsidies of competitive industries.
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The agreement doesn't include major technology issues or China's subsidies of competitive industries.
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Even when sober, frequent marijuana users are dangerous drivers, report finds
Researchers tested participants in a driving simulator.
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Even when sober, some heavy marijuana users are dangerous drivers, a new study suggests.
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Russian government resigns as Putin seeks constitutional shakeup
The Russian leader has been in power for nearly two decades as either president or prime minister.
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Russian President Putin proposes a nationwide vote on sweeping constitutional changes that could allow him to extend his rule; PM Medvedev has submitted his resignation.
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House votes to send impeachment articles to Senate, Pelosi names trial managers
The articles of impeachment against the president, on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, will be sent to the Senate on Wednesday.
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BREAKING: Speaker Pelosi announces impeachment managers for US Senate trial against President Trump: Reps. Nadler, Schiff, Crow, Demings, Jeffries, Lofgren and Sylvia Garcia.
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Giuliani sought private meeting with Ukrainian president, documents show
The records, released by the House Democrats, also appear to show that former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch was being monitored.
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House Democrats release documents provided by Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, including a letter where Giuliani sought private meeting with Ukrainian president and records that appear to show that former Amb. Marie Yovanovitch was being monitored.
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Mother reacts to teenage daughter being expelled for rainbow birthday cake
Louisville school officials say a photo posted to social media showing a student celebrating her 15th birthday with a colorful cake while wearing a rainbow pattern shirt was the "final straw" and not in line with their values. WAVE's Sara Rivest...
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Louisville school officials say a photo posted to social media showing a student celebrating her 15th birthday with a colorful cake while wearing a rainbow pattern shirt are not in line with their values.
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New WNBA CBA increases average salary to nearly $130K
It sounds like WNBA players – who opted out of their Collective Bargaining Agreement – achieved many of their goals, including salary and travel.
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In a massive move for the game, the WNBA's new CBA significantly increases player salaries and benefits. - @NBCSports
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LawyerMichael Avenatti arrested by IRS on allegation of violating release conditions
The reason for the arrest was not clear Tuesday evening, but it involved allegations of violating conditions of pretrial release.
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Attorney Michael Avenatti, who represented Stormy Daniels, was arrested by the IRS on allegations he violated the terms of his pre-trial release, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles said.
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Eddie Huang on racial insensitivities behind MSG, Chinese food criticisms
“I think that the change in people’s perceptions and their ‘open-mindedness’ towards Chinese food is only happening when it’s packaged and presented to Americans in a way that they like,” the restaurateur said.
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Restaurateur and celebrity chef Eddie Huang is demanding Merriam-Webster remove the term “Chinese restaurant syndrome," calling out racism surrounding stigmas tied to Chinese takeout restaurants.
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