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U.S.-born panda to join breeding program in China

WASHINGTON – The National Zoo is packing up its American-born panda cub Bao Bao for a one-way flight to China, where the 3-year-old will eventually join a panda breeding program. ...

DATE: Feb 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump denounces ‘horrible’ threats against Jewish centers

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced recent threats against Jewish community centers as “horrible ... painful” and said more must be done “to root out hate and prejudice ...

DATE: Feb 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iraqi troops advance on western Mosul

Mattis visits, says he wants ‘good situational awareness’

DATE: Feb 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

For anti-Trumpers it was ‘Not My President Day’

Thousands across country voice their displeasure

DATE: Feb 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

General named national security adviser

Military strategist known for creativity

DATE: Feb 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

AP source: Revised travel ban targets same countries

WASHINGTON – A draft of President Donald Trump’s revised immigration ban targets the same seven countries listed in his original executive order and exempts travelers who already have a visa...

DATE: Feb 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iraqi forces launch Mosul offensive

HAMAM AL-ALIL, Iraq – U.S.-backed Iraqi forces launched a major air-and-ground offensive Sunday to retake western Mosul from Islamic State militants and drive the extremist group from its la...

DATE: Feb 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

California flood fears renewed

Another Pacific storm bears down

DATE: Feb 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump steps up security aide search

Administration also examines health care policy

DATE: Feb 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tribes hope Trump helps first Americans

Natives seek partner in creating jobs

DATE: Feb 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump rallies supporters by renewing old promises

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Just four weeks into his administration, President Donald Trump appeared at a campaign rally that mirrored the months leading up to Election Day, complete with promises to ...

DATE: Feb 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World