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Trump likens House impeachment inquiry to 'a lynching' WASHINGTON — Stirring up painful memories of America's racist past, President Donald Trump on Tuesday compared the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry to a lynch... by The Associated Press - October 22, 2019

Canada's Trudeau wins re-election but faces a divided nation TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau begins his second term facing an increasingly divided Parliament and country, with his rock-star appeal from four years ... by The Associated Press - October 22, 2019

Jimmy Carter hospitalized after fall at Georgia home ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter is in the hospital again after falling and fracturing his pelvis at his home in Plains, Georgia. by The Associated Press - October 22, 2019

Hunter Biden willing to take DNA test in Arkansas paternity case, document shows Conceding that a DNA test in an Arkansas paternity case is “warranted,” the son of former vice president Joe Biden has expressed a willingness to take one, acco... by Frank E. Lockwood - October 22, 2019

Exiting U.S. troops scorned; Syrian Kurds lob potatoes, jeer at force Heckled by Kurds who feel betrayed, a long convoy of U.S. troops crossed into Iraq early Monday, accelerating a withdrawal of American forces from northern Syri... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 22, 2019

4 drug firms avoid opioid trial, to pay 2 Ohio counties $260M Two Ohio counties settled Monday with four drug companies on the morning of a landmark federal trial over responsibility for the opioid epidemic, striking a $26... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 22, 2019

China warns against foreign interference China's defense minister lashed out at U.S. foreign policy Monday, saying China wasn't fazed by sanctions, pressure or a "big stick" approach, while reiterating... by CHRISTOPHER BODEEN The Associated Press - October 22, 2019

Shut 4 misinformation sources, Facebook says Facebook Inc. discovered four separate misinformation networks -- three tied to Iran and one to Russia -- that the social network said it shut down as part of a... by Eric Newcomerand Kurt Wagner Bloomberg News - October 22, 2019

U.S. to collect migrant detainees' DNA The Trump administration is planning to collect DNA samples from asylum seekers and other migrants detained by immigration officials and will add the informatio... by COLLEEN LONG The Associated Press - October 22, 2019

Arizona puts work rule on hold Arizona quietly suspended plans to require about 120,000 people to work, volunteer or go to school to receive Medicaid benefits, as courts have taken a dim view... by JONATHAN J. COOPER The Associated Press - October 22, 2019

Laws prone to keep vote hacking secret If the FBI discovers that foreign hackers have infiltrated the networks of a county election office, voters and state officials will likely not find out about i... by COLLEEN LONGand CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY The Associated Press - October 22, 2019

Officer's shooting results in charges A Connecticut police officer who opened fire on an unarmed couple's car, seriously wounding a woman, was charged Monday with assault and reckless endangerment. October 22, 2019

U.S. quietly cuts its troop levels in Afghanistan The United States has been quietly reducing its troop strength in Afghanistan despite the lack of a peace deal with the Taliban, at a time when President Donald... by Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Mujib Mashal The New York Times - October 22, 2019

Trudeau seeks to keep helm in Canada Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the threat of being knocked from power after one term as the nation held parliamentary elections Monday. by ROB GILLIES The Associated Press - October 22, 2019

Lawmaker blocks Brexit-bill vote Britain faced another week of political gridlock after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was denied a chance Monday to hold a vote by lawmakers on his Brexit divorce... by JILL LAWLESSand DANICA KIRKA The Associated Press - October 22, 2019

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