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President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would be nominating senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office that was thrown into turmoil when its U.S. attorney was pushed out Friday.

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The designation from U.S. allies follows U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump last week.

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The U.K. is expected to recognize a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the U.S., after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza.

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Kirk's funeral is expected to bring tens of thousands of his supporters to a stadium in Glendale, Ariz. President Trump will deliver remarks, as will several top White House officials.

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A gunman opened fire in a New Hampshire country club on Saturday, killing one person and wounding several others, authorities said.

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Gabrielle is forecast to pass east of Bermuda, the U.S. mainland, and could rise to the strength of a Category 2 hurricane.

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At least three bullets were fired into the station, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Authorities are investigating a possible motive.

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The law, opposed by police organizations, was aimed by lawmakers at immigration agents and will test state powers over the conduct of federal officials.

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More than half a million high-skilled U.S. workers are in the country through the H-1B program, which is heavily used by the big tech companies trying to curry favor with the president.

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The global music icon is celebrating the release of her 12th studio album in theaters next month. Her Eras Tour movie, released with AMC in 2023, is the highest-grossing concert film of all time.

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In new letter to President Trump, Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries request a meeting to discuss the path forward for government funding ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline.

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President Trump posted a video that shows a vessel speeding through waters before it appears to be struck by a pair of missiles from overhead and sink in a fiery explosion.

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Erik Siebert resigned after President Trump said he wanted him "out" after a monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James failed to result in criminal charges.

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The late Robert Redford will be remembered for his many movie roles. But he also leaves the artistic legacy of the Sundance Film Festival, which nurtured generations of independent filmmakers.

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Two swing states — Georgia and North Carolina — have Senate races that will be closely watched next year. What's the message of some of the leading candidates? It's all about President Trump.

In a new book, analyst Dan Wang uses "engineering state" vs. "lawyerly society" to explain how China got ahead and America stagnated.

With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California.

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A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe's major airports, officials said Saturday.

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Nepal became the third South Asia country to have its government toppled by protesters in recent years. Generation Z youth led the movement, which was triggered and shaped by social media.

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A virtual exhibit from the White House Historical Association showcases presidential fashions — and how presidents have used clothes to make a statement.