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Thousands gather for Women's March rallies across the US

By Lynn Berry, Associated Press

Thousands gathered in cities across the country Saturday as part of the nationwide Women's March rallies focused on issues such as climate change, pay equity, reproductive rights and immigration.

Impeachment lands Sen. Collins in familiar spot: crosshairs

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Facing perhaps her toughest reelection fight, veteran Sen. Susan Collins has parachuted into familiar terrain — the heart of a hot-button issue, this time President Donald Trump's impeachment.

Shields and Brooks on Trump impeachment evidence, Democratic debate

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including the opening of President Trump’s Senate trial and the announcement of his legal team, public opinion on impeachment, 2020…

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Ex-Rep. Collins gets over 2 years in insider trading case

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The Republican pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and lying to law enforcement officials.

High court to consider whether electors must support state's popular vote winner

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Under the Constitution, the country elects the president indirectly, with voters choosing people who actually cast an Electoral College ballot for president.

Court to look anew at birth control rules in health care law

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The justices agreed Friday to yet another case stemming from President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, this time about cost-free birth control.

11 U.S. troops flown to medical centers after Iran strike

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

The Pentagon's chief spokesman says 11 U.S. troops were flown out of Iraq for evaluation of concussion-like symptoms in the days following an Iranian missile strike. President Donald Trump had said the strike caused no harm to American forces.

Dershowitz, Starr join Trump impeachment legal defense

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is adding to his impeachment defense team, bringing in experience both in constitutional law and the politics of impeachment.

WATCH: Trump welcomes LSU Tigers to White House after college playoff win

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has paid tribute to the Louisiana State University football team, college football's national champions. He says the team will be remembered as one of the greatest in college football history.

U.S. court dismisses climate change lawsuit brought by young people

By Associated Press

A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit by 21 young people who claimed the U.S. government's climate policy harms them and jeopardizes their future.