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U.S. pulls 2 workers from Cuba amid renewed health concerns

By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Officials are concerned the workers may have been affected by the mysterious health incidents harming U.S. diplomats in Cuba and China.

Mueller files new charges against Manafort and associate in Russia probe

By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Special counsel Robert Mueller's team has filed new charges against ex-Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort and a longtime associate in its Russia probe.

Hundreds hurt in Gaza protest, including 80 by Israeli fire

By Fares Akram, Associated Press

Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas as thousands of Palestinians protested near the Gaza border fence on Friday, with some demonstrators burning tires, throwing stones and flying blazing kites. At least 413 Palestinians were wounded, including 80 by…

Dem lawmakers seek criminal corruption probe of EPA’s Pruitt

By Michael Biesecker, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

House Democrats on Friday formally requested that the Justice Department investigate Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt for potential criminal conduct.

U.S. says it will intensify counter-IS fight in Afghanistan

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

The Afghan government's unilateral halt to attacks on the Taliban is giving U.S. counterterrorism forces a chance to intensify combat operations against Islamic State-affiliated extremists in eastern Afghanistan.

WATCH: Global leaders discuss economic growth at G7 summit

By Catherine Lucey, Rob Gillies, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The G7 summit is bringing together world leaders to discuss economic growth, gender equality and other issues. Watch it live here.

Trump says first lady had 4-hour operation

By Associated Press

The first lady's office announced May 14 that she had undergone a procedure to treat a benign kidney condition.

Justice Department takes aim at heart of health law

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Trump administration said in a court filing late Thursday that it will no longer defend key parts of the Affordable Care Act.

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead in France at 61

By Angela Charlton, Associated Press

American TV celebrity and food writer Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room in France while working on his CNN series on culinary traditions around the world.