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Pelosi supports training to prevent and report harassment

By Associated Press

The House Democratic leader hopes Congress will move quickly to pass legislation requiring lawmakers and their staff to complete training to prevent sexual harassment.

‘Bleak’ assessment of toll of destroying North Korea nukes

By Associated Press

A ground invasion of North Korea is the only way to locate and destroy, with complete certainty, all components of leader Kim Jong Un's nuclear weapons program, according to a Pentagon official.

AP report: With tensions high, Trump, Abe strengthen bond on the links

By Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomed Trump to Japan Sunday with an effusive display of friendship.

Terror attack highlights de Blasio’s strained relationships

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

The attack highlights New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's complicated relationships with Gov. Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump.

A look at women’s advances over the years in Congress

By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press

There may be more women in Congress than ever before, but Capitol Hill hasn’t come close to achieving gender parity.

Facing tumult at home, Trump sets out on lengthy Asia trip

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

On his most grueling and consequential trip abroad, President Donald Trump stands ready to exhort Asian allies and rivals on the need to counter the dangers posed by North Korea's nuclear threat.

Is daylight saving time worth the trouble? Research says no

By Laura Gant, The Conversation

Advocates say daylight saving time saves energy and wins wars. But studies show that injuries and illnesses rise when the clocks change.

10-year-old immigrant with cerebral palsy released

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

.S. authorities on Friday released a 10-year-old immigrant girl with cerebral palsy who had been detained by border agents after surgery because she is in the U.S. without legal permission.

National Archives releases more JFK assassination records

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

It's the third public release so far this year.

EPA chief Pruitt scheduled to meet privately with chemical industry executives

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

Scott Pruitt is set to speak privately to chemical industry executives next week during a conference at a luxury oceanfront golf resort. Travel and lodging expenses for Pruitt, four aides and his security team will be borne by taxpayers.