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U.S. military admits civilian deaths in Somalia airstrike

Just weeks after insisting that American airstrikes in Somalia had killed no civilians, U.S. Africa Command said Friday that new information reveals that a woman and a child died last April when a U.S. strike targeted al-Shabab militants.

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WATCH: Biden hugs union leader, quips ‘I had permission’

In his first public appearance since several women said he had behaved physically inappropriately, former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday made light of his tendency to be affectionate while delivering a nostalgia-drenched speech aimed at winning back the white,

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Trump sidelines ICE nominee for a ‘tougher direction’ on immigration

Longtime border official Ron Vitiello appeared to be cruising toward confirmation to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But on Friday, President Trump confirmed he had pulled the nomination, even as he called Vitiello a “good man.”

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Trump sidelines ICE nominee for a ‘tougher direction’ on immigration

Longtime border official Ron Vitiello appeared to be cruising toward confirmation to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But on Friday, President Trump confirmed he had pulled the nomination, even as he called Vitiello a “good man.”

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Court filings show Bill Cosby agreed to settle 7 defamation cases

It’s not yet clear whether Cosby will now drop his counterclaims against the seven women, including one who recently died. They are among the dozens of women who have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct. He has denied their allegations and

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Barr orders FBI, Bureau of Prisons to probe discrimination against LGBTQ workers

The concerns included allegations that LGBTQ agents at the FBI academy face discrimination and different evaluation standards, as well as gay agents being dismissed from the academy “because they are not ‘bro-y’ or masculine enough.”

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WATCH: Trump visits California to push border security

President Donald Trump headed to the border with Mexico on Friday to make a renewed push for border security as a central campaign issue for his 2020 re-election.

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WATCH: Trump visits California to push border security

President Donald Trump headed to the border with Mexico on Friday to make a renewed push for border security as a central campaign issue for his 2020 re-election.

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WATCH: Trump visits California to push border security

President Donald Trump headed to the border with Mexico on Friday to make a renewed push for border security as a central campaign issue for his 2020 re-election.

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Jussie Smollett’s lawyer warns Chicago not to sue ‘Empire’ actor

An attorney for Jussie Smollett has written a letter warning that he’ll demand sworn testimony from top Chicago officials if the city follows through on its vow to sue the “Empire” actor.

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