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Trump Denies Ordering Officials To Give Kushner Security Clearance

In an interview with The Times in January, President Trump said he “was never involved” with the security clearance of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, which was reinstated last year despite concerns from intelligence officials.

Federal Judge Halts ‘Ham-Handed’ Texas Voter Purge

The judge said that by questioning the citizenship of nearly 100,000 voters last month, the state had created a “mess.”

Under Peace Plan, U.S. Military Would Exit Afghanistan Within Five Years

U.S. forces would all but end their decade-long focus on training Afghan troops under the plan, which is being discussed in talks with the Taliban and was devised in part to appeal to President Trump.

In Germany, Family Pug Seized And Sold On EBay To Cover Unpaid Debts

Edda was taken from her family, in part over an unpaid dog tax, according to an Ahlen city spokesman. Now Edda’s new owner is seeking compensation over what she says were unrevealed medical issues.

Sweden Arrests Suspected Russian Spy

The suspect was allegedly recruited by a Russian intelligence officer and engaged in criminal activity since 2017, the Swedish Security Service says.

Andrew Wheeler, Who Continued Environmental Rollbacks, Is Confirmed to Lead E.P.A.

Senators formally handed oversight of the nation’s air and water to a former coal lobbyist with the same enthusiasm for deregulation as his predecessor, Scott Pruitt.

A ‘Period’ Movie Won The Oscar! So Why Are Some Menstrual Health Experts Ambivalent?

The documentary plays on the catch phrase: “A period should end a sentence — not a girl’s education.” But is it really true that lack of menstrual pads is causing girls to drop out?

Journalist Explains How Mike Pompeo Helps ‘Translate Trump’ To The World

New York Times Magazine writer Mattathias Schwartz says that when Trump’s tweets take our allies by surprise, it’s the secretary of state’s job to “calm people down.”

Louisville women's basketball's best player ever – Asia Durr or Angel McCoughtry?

Asia Durr has put herself in the history books of Louisville women’s basketball greats. But is she the best ever? Let’s break it down.

      

 

 

Breaking down Asia Durr's place in Louisville women's basketball history

The Courier Journal’s Dominique Yates ranks Asia Durr No. 2 on Louisville’s list of all-time greats, but a national title could vault her up.

      

 

 

PG&E Says It Probably Caused the Fire That Destroyed Paradise, Calif.

The California utility, which filed for bankruptcy protection in January, recorded a $10.5 billion charge to pay damage claims to victims of the Camp Fire.

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