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Amid roiling health care debate, the share of uninsured Americans is growing

Health care is a top 2020 political issue. Democratic candidates are debating whether to build upon the Affordable Care Act, or 'Obamacare,' or replace it with Medicare for All. Meanwhile, President Trump wants to dismantle the ACA entirely. As millions…

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Senior U.S. envoy in Syria highly critical of troop withdrawal, memo shows

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

In an internal memo, the top American diplomat in northern Syria takes the Trump administration to task for not doing more to prevent Turkey's invasion or protect the Kurds.

Memos show Trump officials weighed how migrant crackdown might affect 2020 race

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

State Department documents offer a rare glimpse into the divide between career diplomats and a new administration eager to end a program protecting nearly 400,000 migrants from Central America and Haiti.

Genetic genealogy can help solve cold cases. It can also accuse the wrong person.

By Nsikan Akpan

For law enforcement, the case for using genetic genealogy is strong. But it's not foolproof.

Secret Service study explores school shooter warning signs

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

There's no clear profile of a school attacker, but some details stand out: Many were absent from school before the attack, often through a school suspension; they were treated poorly by their peers in person, not just online.

Trial reveals Roger Stone quoted Nixon as he urged witness to stonewall Congress

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Prosecutors focused on a text exchange in which they say Stone pressured an associate, radio host Randy Credico, not to give testimony that would contradict what Stone had previously told Congress.

Judge orders Trump to pay $2 million for misusing his charitable foundation

By Associated Press

New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit last year alleging Trump and his family illegally operated the foundation as an extension of his businesses and his presidential campaign.

Federal appeals court to rehear law on adoptions of Native American children

By Kevin McGill, Associated Press

It means Native American tribes will again have to defend the law, which they say is critical to protect and preserve Native American culture and families.

Matchbox Cars, coloring books and Magic: The Gathering join National Toy Hall of Fame

By Associated Press

A panel of experts selected the Class of 2019 from among nominated finalists that also included Care Bears, the Fisher-Price Corn Popper, Jenga, Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony, Nerf Blaster, Risk, the smartphone and the top.

Pence aide offers closed-door testimony to Congress during impeachment investigation

By Associated Press

Jennifer Williams' appearance comes as higher profile witness, former national security adviser John Bolton, has so far failed to show up for his scheduled interview.