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GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Campaigns Near Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Trump in Abortion Firestorm

Donald Trump said in a new interview that he would support banning abortions, as well as “some form of punishment” for women who undergo the procedure illegally. But he later backed away from those comments amid criticism from rivals in both parties

Comey, at a press conference in June 2014, has tackled terrorism, encryption and Apple since taking over the FBI

Inside the FBI Investigation of Hillary Clinton's E-Mail

About 20 to 30 agents, technical specialists and analysts have been assigned to the investigation, according to sources familiar with it. The agents have conducted interviews and done forensic analysis of the evidence collected

Carli Lloyd (10) is congratulated by goalkeeper Hope Solo (1) and midfielder Megan Rapinoe (top) after scoring a goal during the final match between USA and Japan during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, July 5, 2015.

Female Stars Accuse U.S. Soccer of Wage Discrimination

Five top members of the U.S. women's national soccer team say they will sue soccer's U.S. governing body alleging wage discrimination. The women plan to argue that they receive lower pay and less favorable working conditions than their male counterparts

Actor Okieriete Onaodowan performs onstage during the "Hamilton" performance at the GRAMMY Awards in New York, Feb. 15, 2016.

Hamilton Under Fire for 'Non-White' Casting Call

Broadway hit musical Hamilton is in hot water for posting a controversial casting call. It sought "nonwhite men and women" for roles in the play, which is known for using black and latino actors to portray prominent figures in American history

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Antarctic Ice Melt Could Cause Dangerous Rise in Sea Levels

Ice melting from Antarctica could drive more than 3.5 ft. in global sea-level rise by 2100 without action to curb greenhouse emissions, according to new research. The findings paint a grim picture of cities across the globe inundated with water

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Alabama Governor's Scandal Brings Resignation of Top Aide

A top political aide to Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley resigned, a week after he publicly admitted making inappropriate remarks to her but denied the two ever had an affair. The resignation capped an explosive eight days in state politics

This file photo taken on January 30, 2011, shows U.S. currency in Manassas, Va.

Here's Another Sign a Recession Is Coming

Corporate profits are often used as an indicator of general economic health. And, typically, a strong economy is a large driver of stock prices. But if you look at all the factors in this equation, something isn’t adding up

Severe Weather

Tornado Touches Down in Oklahoma

At least seven people were injured and homes damaged after severe storms spawned multiple tornado touchdowns in Oklahoma. About one square mile of a mostly residential area sustained "heavy damage"

U.S. Troops Cross Czech Republic In "Operation Atlantic Resolve" Exercises

U.S. Plans to Increase Troop Presence in Europe

The U.S. plans to increase its troop presence in Europe by an additional armored brigade "in the wake of an aggressive Russia," the military has announced. The move will bring the U.S. Army's total presence in Europe to three fully manned brigades

'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice'- European Premiere - Red Carpet

Ben Affleck Has Written His Batman Script

Batman’s greatest strength is that he’s always one step ahead, and it looks like the latest actor to play him has taken that lesson to heart. Ben Affleck has already written a script for a standalone movie about the Dark Knight