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At UN, Trump Threatens 'Total Destruction' of North Korea

President Donald Trump, in a combative debut speech to the U.N. General Assembly, threated the "total destruction'" of North Korea if it does not abandon its drive toward nuclear weapons.

President Donald Trump, in a combative debut speech to the U.N. General Assembly, threated the …

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Protesters Make Good on Threat to Disrupt St. Louis Business

When a former police officer was acquitted in the fatal shooting of a black suspect, protesters vowed to show their disdain by disrupting business in downtown St. Louis. They quickly …

Democratic state Rep. Bruce Franks, a protest organizer, said making the entire community uncomfortable is …

Hurricane

Hurricane Maria Grows, Threatens Storm-Battered Caribbean

Hurricane Maria grew into a Category 3 storm on Monday as it barreled toward a potentially devastating collision with islands in the eastern Caribbean. Forecasters warned it was likely to …

Hurricane Maria grew into a Category 3 storm on Monday as it barreled toward a …

Health Care

Senate GOP Musters Final Push to Erase Obama Health Care Law

Senate Republicans are revving up a final push to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law. Though the effort faces low odds of success and just a two-week window to …

The latest attempt is being led by GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham (pictured) of South Carolina …

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Immigration

35 New U.S. Citizens from 23 Countries Take Oath at Jackson Middle School

In honor of Constitution Day, Sept. 17, as well as the anniversary of federal courts this month, U.S. District Courts around the country hosted naturalization ceremonies in schools.

Oby Todd, who hails from Nigeria and also lived in the United Arab Emirates for …

Thirty-five new American citizens from 23 countries took the oath of citizenship in their naturalization …

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Dan Mullen

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen—now in his ninth season—is used to the gauntlet the SEC provides on a yearly basis.

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen—now in his ninth season—is used to the gauntlet the SEC …

Health Care

AGs Want Health Insurers to Review Policies in Opioid Fight

Attorneys general from 35 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia are urging health insurers to review their policies for pain management treatment to spark higher use of alternatives …