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NATO's Trump whisperer heads to the White House to soothe the president

WASHINGTON (AP) – NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will check in face-to-face with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, visiting the volatile U.S. leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance and as the Pentagon reviews the size of the U.S. military footprint in Europe.

Western Europe bakes under a 'heat dome' as temperatures climb

LONDON (AP) – Much of western Europe baked under a “heat dome” Wednesday as temperatures soared toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in places, and weather agencies warned that the extreme conditions could endanger lives across countries, many of which have limited air conditioning.

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy

LONDON (AP) – Andy Burnham took a step closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest on Wednesday when Cabinet minister Darren Jones, touted as a possible rival, said he would not run. The move came as Keir Starmer, who is seeking to secure a legacy before he leaves office.

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Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

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US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace January-March

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth.

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All 32 of the nation's biggest banks clear the Fed's annual 'stress test'

NEW YORK (AP) – All 32 of the nation’s biggest banks passed the Federal Reserve’s annual “stress test” of the financial system, the central bank said Wednesday, a sign that the banking system would remain healthy even if a major economic contraction occurred.

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The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 on Thursday to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.

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Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) – Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 164 people. Many more were feared dead.

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Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow after drone strikes

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia is moving a significant part of its air defenses to protect a handful of prime targets, including Moscow, as Ukraine’s long-range drones hammered sites deep inside the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

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Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics
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Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for deal to end war
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Russia strikes civilian infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine
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Starmer challenger Andy Burnham sworn in as UK lawmaker