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BANGKOK (AP) – The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation into the blaze proceeded while relatives of the victims took on the grim task of identifying their loved ones and retrieving their bodies.

Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) – Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general, with key Republicans still undecided about whether to back his nomination.

Security video shows deadly encounter with ICE in Biddeford, Maine

Security video shows deadly encounter with ICE in Biddeford, Maine

Editorials from The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian and others

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China expels Politburo member Ma Xingrui in Xi's anti-corruption campaign

BEIJING (AP) – A senior official has been expelled from China’s ruling Communist Party, state media said Tuesday, the latest to fall in Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign.

Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill Tuesday, refusing to advance the bipartisan package that would substantially increase Pentagon spending, including a pay raise for the troops, in protest of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.

E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.6 million in Trump sex abuse and defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) – The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected over $5.6 million that a jury awarded in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, court records and her lawyers said.

Senators rally to Russia sanctions bill, one of Graham's top priorities

WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. Lindsey Graham’s pursuit of a Russia sanctions bill has taken on renewed urgency after his death as colleagues look to pay tribute and build on the progress he made in gaining the White House’s support for the measure.

Iran releases video said to show latest strikes against US bases in Middle East

Iran releases video said to show latest strikes against US bases in Middle East