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Xi Jinping tells Trump: China and U.S. must 'unite to fight virus'
In a telephone call, Chinese President Xi tells the American president that China 'wishes to continue sharing all information and experience with the US'
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter hospitalized again
A statement from the Carter Center says the former US president 'was admitted to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia, this past weekend'
Rick Perry says Trump was chosen by God to lead U.S.
'You didn't get here without God's blessing,' outgoing US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry tells Fox News, recalling a recent conversation with Donald Trump that focused on faith
Jimmy Carter hospitalized for procedure to relieve brain pressure
(UPDATED) The Carter Center says in a statement, the former US president 'was admitted to Emory University Hospital this evening for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls'
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter hospitalized after another fall
The fall is Carter's second this month. He injured his head October 6 in a fall at his home
Trump: Iran 'playing with fire' after nuclear deal limit breached
US president Donald Trump says: 'They know what they're doing. They know what they're playing with and I think they're playing with fire'
Trump attacks Fox News in latest sign of strain
In a flurry of tweets, the US president takes the conservative network to task for interviewing Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana
The Mueller report is out, but the probes continue
The final report from the probe makes clear that more than a dozen other cases, most of them secret, remain in the pipeline
Democrats vow more investigations into Trump’s ‘dishonest’ and ‘immoral’ conduct
'Donald Trump has spent his entire presidency engaged in a nonstop campaign of obstruction, intimidation, and abuse of power,' says Democratic party chairman Tom Perez. 'No one is above the law.'
Russia report tells how angry Trump wanted Mueller fired
'I had the right to end the whole Witch Hunt if I wanted. I could have fired everyone, including Mueller, if I wanted. I chose not to,' Trump tweeted from Air Force One.
Mueller report details Trump's efforts to halt probe
Trump's efforts to remove Mueller began after press reports indicated that the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election had widened to include whether the president had committed obstruction of justice
350 migrants force their way into into Mexico as new caravan arrives
"Today at 3:30 am," says the National Migration Institute, "a group of approximately 350 people broke violently across the Mexican border from Guatemala."
Trump says could send illegal migrants to 'sanctuary cities'
"Due to the fact that Democrats are unwilling to change our very dangerous immigration laws, we are indeed, as reported, giving strong considerations to placing Illegal Immigrants in Sanctuary Cities," tweets President Trump
Trump climbs down in wall row, will reopen government
(3rd UPDATE) S&P Global Ratings says the shutdown cost the US economy at least $6 billion, 'larger than the $5.7 billion that the White House requested for the border wall'
Special counsel disputes explosive report on Trump lawyer testimony
"BuzzFeed's description of specific statements to the Special Counsel's Office, and characterization of documents and testimony obtained by this office, regarding Michael Cohen's Congressional testimony are not accurate," spokesman Peter Carr said in a statement.
How George H.W. Bush secretly helped a Filipino boy for 10 years
The former US president helped a young Filipino boy fund his education, extracurricular activities, and meals
George H.W. Bush, president and servant-statesman, is laid to rest
'The 41st President of the United States of America, George Herbert Walker Bush, has reached his final resting place,' says family spokesman Jim McGrath
Trump pays respects as president Bush lies in state in U.S. Capitol
(UPDATED) The Republican stalwart is being honored with 4 days of commemorations and services in Washington and in Texas, where he will be buried on December 6
Trump plane collects Bush casket for days-long homage
To commemorate the first former president to die since Gerald Ford in 2006, officials have announced a detailed, four-day schedule of celebratory services and tribute
Trump to attend George H.W. Bush's funeral
President Donald Trump is set to declare December 5 as National Day of Mourning for George H.W. Bush's death
Tributes pour in for ex-U.S. president George H.W. Bush
(UPDATED) Here are excerpts of messages from the worlds of politics, business and Hollywood for the 41st US President
George H.W. Bush: Head of political dynasty, war hero
The decorated war pilot, oilman, and diplomat who later became the 41st US President steered America through the end of the Cold War
Former U.S. president George H.W. Bush dead at 94
(UPDATED) 'George H.W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for,' his son, former president George W. Bush, says in a statement
[Editorial] #AnimatED: The thought of a Trump downfall
The Philippines will watch this American saga with bated breath. Here's why.
Trump admits Donald Jr met with Russian lawyer at Trump Tower
This is Trump's most direct acknowledgement that the motive for the June 2016 meeting was to get dirt on Hillary Clinton
The week in photos: July 21-27, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Japan urges N. Korea to jointly break mutual distrust
Abe also expressed a readiness to finance denuclearization costs in North Korea.
The week in photos: June 9-15, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Standing ovation for Robert De Niro's expletive at Trump
CBS television network, which broadcast the Tony Awards Sunday night, bleeped out De Niro's expletive
EU joins global battle against Trump tariff onslaught
Brussels and Ottawa filed legal challenges at the WTO against Washington's decision. The EU, Canada and Mexico also threatened stiff retaliatory tariffs as they pushed back against Trump's moves.
The other Kim summit: Trump keeps up with Kim Kardashian at White House meeting
Kim meets with Trump to discuss reform and sentencing
WATCH: Kim Jong-un impersonator Howard X arrives in Singapore
The resemblance is strikingly uncanny!
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Kanye West, doubling down, voices 'love' of Trump
'You don't have to agree with Trump but the mob can't make me not love him,' Kanye tweets
Iran threatens to 'vigorously' resume enrichment if U.S. quits deal
'America never should have feared Iran producing a nuclear bomb, but we will pursue vigorously our nuclear enrichment,' says Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Trump 'morally unfit' for office, fired FBI chief Comey says
(UPDATED) 'Our president must embody respect and adhere to the values that are at the core of this country. The most important being truth. This president is not able to do that,' former FBI director James Comey says
Trump lawyer claims porn star liable for $20M
A lawyer for Michael Cohen's Essential Consultants limited liability company – which paid Daniels $130,000 under the agreement – made the filing, which said that Daniels violated the deal 'at least' 20 times.
Love thy neighbor: U.S. sanctuary churches protect migrants under Trump
Some progressive Christian groups have boosted their efforts to protect vulnerable migrants by exploiting the protected 'sanctuary' status of their places of worship while providing shelter and legal aid to would-be deportees
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, March 9, 2018
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Ad-hoc Trump fuels White House meltdown
Trump's off-the-cuff enticement of a global trade war and calls for limits on the right to bear arms cleave a schism between the president and his Republican backers, spark a stock market sell-off, and prompt threats of retaliatory sanctions from across the globe
U.S. to open Jerusalem embassy in May for Israel's 70th anniversary
Palestinians object to recognition of the disputed city as Israel's capital and say the embassy move could destroy a two-state solution to the decades-old Middle East conflict
Trump praises White House aide accused of domestic abuse
(UDATED) White House speechwriter David Sorensen resigns in the same week, also over domestic abuse claims. He denies the allegations.
US immigration agents crack down on 'sanctuary state' California
The raids took place in cities including San Francisco, Sacramento and San Jose in the north of California
Oprah for president? Speech sparks fevered speculation
Hollywood, liberals and fans are abuzz with speculation that the TV talk show host and self-made tycoon is haboring White House ambitions
Steve Bannon insists he backs 'great man' Trump
Bannon was one of the main architects of Trump's upset victory in 2016 presidential elections, and the president's chief White House strategist for six months
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet
David Hale was asked to attend the foreign ministry after Islamabad responded angrily to the US President's allegations that it provided safe havens for militants
The week in photos: December 2-8, 2017
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
On vacation, Donald Trump again feuds with NFL and the Big Baller
Though US President Donald Trump is an avowed sports fan, athletes are among his preferred opponents on his now 280-character bullhorn
Protests more 'amazing' in PH: Trump effigy wows Jimmy Kimmel, foreign netizens
'Comparatively, our protests here suck. I mean, where did they get that giant Trump fidget spinner? That's amazing!'
Duterte tells reporters covering Trump meeting, 'You are spies'
The Philippine President asks journalists to step out of the bilateral meeting by jokingly calling them 'spies'
