Evening Edition: U.S. hits Russians with sanctions over election interference, cyberattacks
Republicans hint at recount in Pennsylvania congressional race, with odds against them ; FBI official Andrew McCabe, hoping to retire, asks Justice Dept. not to fire him
The financial sanctions seek to deter Moscow from targeting this year's midterm elections. It's a noteworthy step, as President Trump has shown reluctance to blame the Kremlin for tampering with the 2016 presidential race despite the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion that Moscow did so.
The drama in the district apparently won by Democrat Conor Lamb is one of several roiling the state's politics, just days before candidates file in new districts created by a court ruling.
The decision could be consequential for the former FBI deputy director's financial future, as if he is fired, he could lose significant retirement benefits.
Vehicles were crushed beneath the newly installed bridge and police were asking pedestrians to avoid the area. The bridge would connect the university campus to the town of Sweetwater, and crosses over a state highway.
The surveillance video shows the armed school resource officer standing outside a school building for at least four minutes while the Feb. 14 massacre unfolded inside. The video raises further questions about the actions of Scot Peterson, the only Broward County sheriff's deputy assigned to protect Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
President Trump said at a fundraiser that he insisted to Canada's prime minister that the United States runs a trade deficit with its neighbor without knowing whether that was true. The United States has a trade surplus with Canada, a trade office said.
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Under questions from lawmakers, David Shulkin praised President Trump's proposed $200 billion budget for Veterans Affairs as "very strong," but he said he does not support privatizing the agency.
The joint statement on the chemical attack signaled a further ratcheting of pressure on Russia after a former double agent and his daughter were found comatose.
While so many of his peers — Willie, Waylon, Johnny — would be on a first-name basis with fame, Shaver continues his rolling attempt to introduce himself.
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