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Senate Confirms Susan Monarez as C.D.C. Director
Dr. Monarez, who has been the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since President Trump took office, was the president’s second pick for the job.
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Trump Admits Financial Penalties on Russia ‘May or May Not’ Work
President Trump’s threats have raised questions about how much leverage the United States has left with Moscow.
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States Sue to Block Trump Law Defunding Planned Parenthood
A federal judge recently ruled that a Republican effort to withhold Medicaid funds from the organization’s clinics was likely unconstitutional.
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Get a Table for 2, Inviting a Serving of Speculation
The former Canadian prime minister had dinner on Monday night with the newly single American pop star in Montreal, spurring intrigue over how they ended up meeting.
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Grassley Spurns Whistle-Blowers in Bove Confirmation Fight
The senator’s treatment of whistle-blowers detailing allegations against Emil Bove, the Trump loyalist and appeals court nominee, has had a chilling effect, critics say.
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Booker Accuses Democrats of Being ‘Complicit’ With Trump in Heated Exchange
When a pair of Democrats sought to win quick approval of a bipartisan package of policing legislation, a third rose to object, saying the party must take every opportunity to challenge President Trump.
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In Istanbul, Five Museums Display Art From Across the Centuries
Traveling between these five new and newly reopened museums is both a plunge into the city’s rich history and an exploration of its 21st-century creative scene.
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What to Know About Medical Insurance When Traveling Abroad
For most Americans planning international trips, this is the kind of travel insurance that’s a must.
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UnitedHealth’s Profits Fall as Costs of Care Continue to Rise
In the latest quarter, higher costs were felt across the company’s vast health insurance operations.
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Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern in $85 Billion Railroad Deal
The merger would create the United States’ first coast-to-coast rail network, spanning 50,000 miles and 43 states.