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·May 18, 2017

Modern troubadour Pokey LaFarge’s ‘Manic Revelations’ is honest, romantic

It’s ageless and current all at the same time. — PABLO GORONDI, Associated Press Modern troubadour Pokey LaFarge has an old-time band, out-of-time sounds and themes both ageless and current on “Manic Revelations.” LaFarge’s voice is high in the mix and it is as unaffected as it is clear. …

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Modern troubadour Pokey LaFarge’s ‘Manic Revelations’ is honest, romantic
Modern troubadour Pokey LaFarge’s ‘Manic Revelations’ is honest, romantic
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·May 18, 2017

What to know about the Trump Russia special counsel

Under Justice Department regs, special counsel carries the authority of a U.S. attorney. — JEFF HORWITZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Q. What will Robert Mueller do as special counsel? A. Mueller is supposed to carry on the investigation that former FBI Director James Comey told Congress about before he was fired by President Donald Trump. …

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What to know about the Trump Russia special counsel
What to know about the Trump Russia special counsel
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·May 17, 2017

Comey’s firing boomerangs on the President

New details leaked by associates of the former embattled FBI Director indicate Trump asked Comey to drop the Russia-Flynn investigation. — WASHINGTON (AP) — Firing FBI Director James Comey is already coming back to haunt President Donald Trump. In dismissing Comey last week, Trump created the very real possibility that a respected law enforcement official known for an outspoken nature and willingness to buck political convention could resurface in public.

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Comey’s firing boomerangs on the President
Comey’s firing boomerangs on the President
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·May 16, 2017

White House’s repeated falsehoods lead to credibility gaps

A look at some of the most credibility-damaging episodes. — JULIE BYKOWICZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has been two-stepping with the truth. Starting with press secretary Sean Spicer insisting inaccurately that President Donald Trump drew record-setting inauguration crowds, top presidential advisers have provided information that is provably false or contradicted by others in the White House…

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White House’s repeated falsehoods lead to credibility gaps
White House’s repeated falsehoods lead to credibility gaps
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·May 16, 2017

Analysis: Trump intel sharing risks damaging US alliances

One country says they might stop sharing intelligence with the US. — JULIE PACE, AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — For months, U.S. allies have anxiously wondered if President Donald Trump could be trusted with some of the world’s most sensitive national security secrets. Now, just a few days before Trump’s debut on the international stage, he’s giving allies new reasons…

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Analysis: Trump intel sharing risks damaging US alliances
Analysis: Trump intel sharing risks damaging US alliances
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·May 16, 2017

Report: Trump shared secret info about IS with Russians

The White House is calling the story, published by the Washington Post, false. — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information about Islamic State militants to Russian officials during a meeting last week, The Washington Post reported Monday. The White House rebutted the story, saying no intelligence sources or methods were discussed. The newspaper cited current and former U.S. officials who…

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Report: Trump shared secret info about IS with Russians
Report: Trump shared secret info about IS with Russians
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·May 15, 2017

Hillary Clinton launching new political group

The group is designed to push back against Trump. — STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Stepping deeper into the Democratic resistance, Hillary Clinton launched a new political organization on Monday designed to push back against President Donald Trump’s agenda. The former Democratic nominee used social media to announce the creation of “Onward Together,” an adaptation from her…

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Hillary Clinton launching new political group
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·May 15, 2017

Fact Check: It’s far from case closed on Trump, Russia

Over the past week, Trump stretched a variety of facts on trade, taxes and economic theory. — CALVIN WOODWARD, Associated Press JIM DRINKARD, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is decidedly premature in claiming everyone’s convinced his presidential campaign and Russia did not collude before the election. …

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Fact Check: It’s far from case closed on Trump, Russia
Fact Check: It’s far from case closed on Trump, Russia
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·May 15, 2017

US: Syria is burning bodies to hide proof of mass killings

Trump is weighing options in Syria, where missiles struck last month. — MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press VIVIAN SALAMA, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States accused Syria on Monday of executing thousands of imprisoned political opponents and burning their bodies in a crematorium to hide the evidence, testing the Trump administration’s willingness to respond to atrocities, other than chemical weapons attacks…

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US: Syria is burning bodies to hide proof of mass killings
US: Syria is burning bodies to hide proof of mass killings
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·May 12, 2017

Trump lawyers push back against Russia ties in letter

Lawyers say tax returns do not reflect any income from Russia in the last 10 years. — By KEN THOMAS and DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for President Donald Trump said Friday that a review of his last 10 years of tax returns did not reflect “any income of any type from Russian sources,” but the letter included exceptions related to previously cited income…

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