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The 19th century term describes the perceived right of Americans to use force or the threat of force to wrest desireable land ...

The House education committee is charged with forging consensus on the nation's education policy. But at a recent meeting, ...

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The egg market has been hit hard by avian flu, but wings are abundant and relatively affordable this year. So what gives?

Trump has long felt that Japan and other wealthy allies take advantage of the U.S., racking up big trade surpluses, while paying too little for the cost of American military protection.

An attempt to identify and explain some of the biggest things that happened each week, and draw attention to some that have been overlooked.

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The rebels continued advances in eastern Congo despite their own announcement of a cease-fire. The U.N. secretary-general called for them to lay down their guns and agree to mediation.

Frazier in his final words criticized Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for not returning him to serve out a previous life sentence in her state, which doesn't have the death penalty.

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In an email obtained by NPR, employees at EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights were told they were on administrative leave, effective immediately.