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Trump says Iran provocations will be met with 'great force'
Washington, May 21 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump is threatening to meet provocations by Iran with "great force," but says he's also willing to negotiate.
Trump team to brief Congress on Iran; Dems seek counterpoint
Washington, May 21 (AP/UNB)— As questions mount over President Donald Trump's tough talk on Iran, top national security officials are heading to Capitol Hill to brief Congress. But skeptical Democrats have asked for a second opinion.
US billionaire to pay off $40 million student debt
May 20 (AP/UNB) -A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans __ estimated at up to $40 million.
Trump warns Iran not to threaten US or it will face 'end'
Dubai, May 20 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it'll face its "official end," shortly after a rocket landed near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad overnight.
US military confirms rocket near embassy in Iraq
Dubai, May 20 (AP/UNB) —The U.S. military command that oversees the Mideast has confirmed an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and says there are no U.S. or coalition casualties.
Digital billboard catches fire in Times Square
New York (AP/UNB) — Firefighters have responded to the scene of digital billboard on fire in Times Square.
Trump tries to tamp down talk of war with Iran
Washington, May 17 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he hopes the U.S. is not on a path to war with Iran amid fears that his two most hawkish advisers could be angling for such a conflict with the Islamic Republic.
Columbia University to produce Obama presidency oral history
Chicago, May 17 (AP/UNB) — Columbia University Libraries in New York will produce the official oral history of Barack Obama's presidency.
Trump pushes immigration plan favoring 'merit' over family
Washington, May 17 (AP/UNB) — Unveiling a new immigration plan, President Donald Trump said Thursday he wanted to provide a sharp contrast with Democrats, and he did — aiming to upend decades of family-based immigration policy with a new approach that favors younger, "totally brilliant," high-skilled workers he says won't compete for American jobs.
White House launches survey looking for tech industry bias
San Francisco, May 16 (AP/UNB) — On the heels of President Donald Trump's repeated assertions claiming anti-conservative bias by tech companies, the White House has launched an online form asking people to share their experiences if they think political partisanship has led them to be silenced by social media sites.