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New York Times

For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency New York Times WASHINGTON — When President Trump meets with aides to discuss policy or prepare for a speech, he may ask about the pros and cons of a new proposal. He may inquire about its possible effect. He may explore the best way to frame his case. But there is ... Yeah, All Of This Really Happened In 2017HuffPost 2017's top political feudsThe Hill Best Year Ever, or Worst? Goodbye 2017!NBCNews.com cleveland.com -Las Vegas Review-Journal -The Guardian -Knoxville News Sentinel all 188 news articles »

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BERLIN (Reuters) - German federal police said they had allowed long-distance rail traffic to resume at Berlin's Zoo train station on Sunday after firefighters extinguished a fire that caused large amounts of smoke, but local railway traffic was still halted.

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CBS Local

Code Red Alert Issued After Report Of Officer Down CBS Local DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A code red alert has been issued in Douglas County after a report of an officer down. A Code Red was sent out regarding this incident. Any citizens in the affected area are instructed to shelter in place, avoid windows ... Colorado police working 'officer down' situation outside of DenverFox News Douglas County deputies respond to call of officer down9NEWS.com all 11 news articles »

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Investigative Committee said on Sunday it had indicted on terrorism charges a suspect who allegedly organized and carried out a bombing that injured 13 people in a St. Petersburg supermarket this week.

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USA TODAY

Man found with guns, ammunition in Houston hotel room USA TODAY HOUSTON — Police on Sunday arrested a man they say was found with several guns and ammunition in his Hyatt Regency hotel room downtown. Houston police responded to the scene around 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the Hyatt Regency downtown in the 1200 block of ... Houston police say man had guns, ammunition in downtown hotel roomCBS News Hours before hotel's NYE celebration man arrested with weapons in his roomKTRK-TV Arsenal found in resident's room in Hyatt Regency DowntownChron.com KPRC Click2Houston all 7 news articles »

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2 men charged in deaths of women, children found in home ABC News FILE - In a Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 file photo, Troy police investigate multiple deaths at 158 Second Ave., in Troy, N.Y. Officials announced early Saturday, Dec. 30 that two people have been arrested in the quadruple homicide that took the lives of two ... and more »

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Railway traffic was halted at Berlin's Zoo train station on Sunday due to a large amount of smoke, with at least one person injured, German police and fire officials said on Twitter.

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NBCNews.com

Six dead as seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrations NBCNews.com SYDNEY, Australia — A seaplane crashed into a Sydney river on Sunday, killing six people on a "wine and dine" sightseeing flight ahead of the city's New Year's Eve celebrations at the harbor. Police said they did not know the cause of the crash, nor ... New Year's Eve Seaplane Crash Kills Six People in SydneyNewsweek Seaplane crashes into Sydney river, killing all 6 on boardABC News Six dead in Hawkesbury seaplane crashDaily Telegraph Voice of America -Mirror.co.uk -Sky News -Belfast Telegraph all 80 news articles »

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Washington Post

Two men charged with murder in 'horrific' quadruple homicide case in New York Washington Post Two men were arrested and charged with murder in a quadruple homicide in Upstate New York that police have called “an act of savagery.” James W. White and Justin C. Mann each face one count of murder in the first degree, which carries a maximum penalty ... Victim's sister, surviving son beg public to send in tips on quadruple Troy homicideAlbany Times Union 2 children, 2 adults killed in Troy were targets for slayingAlbany Times Union Quadruple homicide in upstate NY eerily similar to 2014 murdersNew York Post NEWS10 ABC all 360 news articles »

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Railway traffic was halted at Berlin's Zoo train station on Sunday due to a large amount of smoke, and several people were rescued from the scene, German federal police said on Twitter.

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USA TODAY

Extreme cold to test New Year's revelers; some events iced USA TODAY Dress in layers, lay off the booze and bring some hand warmers. Those are some of the tips offered for the huge crowd of revelers expected in Times Square for what could be one of the coldest New Year's Eve ball drops on record. Brutal weather has iced ... Bright lights of Times Square beckon, even on a frigid New Year's EveReuters New York City lays out heavy security plans for New Year's EveWABC-TV Big Apple ball drop is on as brutally cold weather ices plans in NortheastCBS News NBC New York -SFGate -The Guardian -Voice of America all 458 news articles »

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Washington Post

Mike Pence's Colorado neighbors troll him with a 'Make America Gay Again' banner Washington Post Vice President Pence arrived in Aspen, Colo., this week for a holiday vacation — but not without encountering a silent protest from his neighbors in the liberal ski resort town. “Make America Gay Again,” reads a rainbow banner posted on the stone ... and more »

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Los Angeles Times

As 2017 ends, Republicans struggle to counter a Democratic wave Los Angeles Times The clock is ticking on the Republican majority in Congress: The GOP has just over 10 months to avoid a rout in 2018. Republicans could do it. They have time and several important factors on their side: a good economy, low crime rates, achievements of ... The year of women, in policy and politicsWashington Post Donald Trump's First Year as President: A RecapThe Atlantic What Congress Accomplished And Didn't Accomplish In 2017NPR National Review -USA TODAY -Vanity Fair -Newsweek all 822 news articles »

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Hindustan Times

Five troopers killed as Jaish militants attack CRPF camp in J&K's Pulwama Hindustan Times The attack claimed by the Jaish-e-Mohammed came a few days after Noor Mohammad Tantray, a top militant who was looking to revive the Pakistan-based outfit in the Valley, was killed in an encounter in Pulwama. india Updated: Dec 31, 2017 17:55 IST ... Pulwama attack sign of failure of PMs foreign policy: CongIndia Today J&K CRPF camp attack: Late night assault took jawans by surpriseTimes of India JeM militants storm paramilitary camp in Pulwama, kill four CRPF personnelThe Indian Express The Straits Times -The Hindu -The Tribune -Xinhua all 162 news articles »

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LONDON (Reuters) - Iran warned of a crackdown on Sunday against demonstrators who pose one of the biggest challenges to both the government and clerical leadership in power since the 1979 revolution.

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LONDON (Reuters) - Iran warned of a crackdown on Sunday against demonstrators who pose one of the biggest challenges to both the government and clerical leadership in power since the 1979 revolution.

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KINSHASA (Reuters) - Congolese security forces shot dead two men on Sunday during protests against President Joseph Kabila's refusal to step down from office, Human Rights Watch said.

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