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News Wrap: Russia blasts Senate conclusions on influence campaign

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Trump signs order to create U.S. Space Command

The Pentagon's new Space Command is an effort to advance the military's vast operations in space that could cost as much as $800 million over the next five years.

By Associated Press

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