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World Dec 13

WATCH: Senate recommends ending Saudi aid for Yemen war in wake of Jamal Khashoggi killing

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What Michael Cohen’s sentencing means for Trump

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Politics Dec 13

Hemp, high-speed internet and other highlights from the new farm bill

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WATCH: Pelosi says 4-year maximum in speaker post is ‘a long time’

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Arts Dec 12

How exposing ‘the horror of war’ motivated murdered journalist Marie Colvin

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Major moments from Michael Cohen’s long history with Trump

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Nation Dec 12

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