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Trump to headline Great American State Fair with a rally after music acts cancel

Presidential advisers worked quickly to organize a rally, set for June 24, as many performers slated for the concert series to be held this summer on the National Mall dropped out.

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Family headed to wedding were among 5 killed in Virginia bus crash

The driver of a motor coach bus that crashed into a vehicle on Interstate 95, setting off a chain of collisions, has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, Virginia State Police said.

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U.S. military hits commercial ship trying to reach Iran, as peace talks continue

It’s the latest effort to enforce President Donald Trump’s naval blockade designed to weaken the Iranian economy.

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Trump’s Kennedy Center plans were blocked by a judge. What happens next?

The ruling throws the Washington institution’s immediate future into a state of uncertainty.

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There are no Supreme Court vacancies, but some judges are acting like there might be

Speculation is swirling over potential departures at the high court, and firebrand conservative judges might be using flashy rulings to audition for the president.

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These 10 cities bring Europe closer to home

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United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted because of an unruly passenger

Spanberger removes Virginia Tech rector, citing ethics concerns

Nationals fire team official over comments in hidden-camera video

Southwest rewinds its extra-seat policy for plus-size passengers

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Trump to headline Great American State Fair after music acts cancel

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Uncharted territory: The post-summit road ahead for U.S.-China relations

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