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Orthodox Christians in Alaska pray for peace ahead of Trump-Putin summit

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Trump administration ordered to restore some withheld grant funding to UCLA

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Judge skeptical of Trump administration's suit against Maryland judges, will rule by Labor Day

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Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with Russia

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Trump names Strait, Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he'll host the awards show

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Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit

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Andrew Cuomo swipes at Zohran Mamdani over a classic New York topic: rent

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Justice Department demand for state voter lists underscores their importance

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Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and activating the National Guard

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