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News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Coronavirus, Brexit Day

Senate to vote on whether to allow witnesses in Trump impeachment trial. The World Health Organization declares coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency. And, Brexit Day is finally here.

News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Coronavirus, Brexit Day

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News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Coronavirus, U.K.-Huawei Deal

The Q&A session in the Senate impeachment trial continues. Many questions remain unanswered about the coronavirus. And, the U.S. is critical of the U.K.'s decision to hire a Chinese telecom giant.

News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Coronavirus, U.K.-Huawei Deal

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When Institutions Are Used As Stages, People Lose Trust, Book Argues

A Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream, by Yuval Levin Basic Books hide caption

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When Institutions Are Used As Stages, People Lose Trust, Book Argues

We now think of institutions less as formative and more as performative, less as molds of our character and more as platforms for us to stand on and be seen, says National Affairs Editor Yuval Levin.

When Institutions Are Used As Stages, People Lose Trust, Book Argues

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News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Mideast Peace Plan, Ukraine Trip

The Senate impeachment trial moves next to the question phase. Palestinians reject President Trump's plan for Mideast peace. And, Secretary of State Pompeo visits Ukraine Thursday.

News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Mideast Peace Plan, Ukraine Trip

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News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Trump Peace Plan, Weinstein Trial

The Trump legal team is about to wrap up the president's defense in the Senate impeachment trial. President Trump on Tuesday releases a Mideast peace plan. And, Harvey Weinstein's trial continues.

News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Trump Peace Plan, Weinstein Trial

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News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Kobe Bryant, Coronavirus Spreads

The Senate impeachment trial enters its second week. Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash. And, public health officials are trying to figure out how the coronavirus is spreading.

News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Kobe Bryant, Coronavirus Spreads

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Voters Face A Big Decision In 2020: Could A Lesson From Frederick Douglass Help?

A portrait of 19th-century abolitionist Frederick Douglass is unveiled at the Maryland governor's residence in Annapolis on Sept. 15, 2014. Brian Witte/AP hide caption

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Voters Face A Big Decision In 2020: Could A Lesson From Frederick Douglass Help?

In 1856, Frederick Douglass had a choice to make: support the big change he believed in — abolition of slavery — or settle for a less sweeping shift from a candidate better positioned to win.

Middle East

News Brief: Ukrainian Jet Disaster, War Powers, Boeing 737 Max

Details emerge about the Ukrainian airline disaster near Tehran. The House passes a resolution restricting the president's actions against Iran. And, Boeing releases troubling employee communications.

News Brief: Ukrainian Jet Disaster, War Powers, Boeing 737 Max

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News Brief: U.S. Troops Are Not Leaving Iraq, Harvey Weinstein Cases

Defense Secretary Esper says U.S. forces have no plans to leave Iraq. On Sunday, Iraq's Parliament ordered U.S. forces out of Iraq. And, a disgraced movie mogul faces more sexual misconduct charges.

News Brief: U.S. Troops Are Not Leaving Iraq, Harvey Weinstein Cases

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News Brief: Latest Iran Developments, Australia's Wildfires

There have been swift developments in the Middle East, and around the world, since Friday's U.S. drone strike killed Iran's top general. And, months-old Australian brush fires continue to grow.

News Brief: Latest Iran Developments, Australia's Wildfires

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News Brief: Iran's Top General Killed In Trump-Ordered Strike

A powerful Iranian general and an Iraqi militia leader were killed by a U.S. strike ordered by President Trump. It's the latest move in an escalation of tensions between Iran and the U.S.

News Brief: Iran's Top General Killed In Trump-Ordered Strike

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World

News Brief: Australia Fires, Benjamin Netanyahu, Statehouse Legislation

Australians suffer through their country's worst fire season. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu wants immunity from corruption charges. And, the legislative trends on the state level.

News Brief: Australia Fires, Benjamin Netanyahu, Statehouse Legislation

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News Brief: U.S. Embassy Stormed, North Korea, 2020 Politics

The U.S. sends reinforcements to Iraq after the Embassy is attacked. North Korea's leader says he's no longer bound by a nuclear missile moratorium. And, 2020 promises plenty of political headlines.

News Brief: U.S. Embassy Stormed, North Korea, 2020 Politics

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Law

News Brief: Hanukkah Stabbing, China Threat, Australian Wildfires

Federal hate crime charges are filed against Hanukkah stabbing suspect. Justice Department says China poses a continuing danger to national security. And, Australians grapple with ongoing brush fires.

News Brief: Hanukkah Stabbing, China Threat, Australian Wildfires

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News Brief: Hanukkah Attack, Texas Church Shooting, U.S. Airstrikes

Five people are stabbed at a rabbi's home in New York. Two people die after a gunman opens fire at a Texas church. And, U.S. airstrikes on sites in Iraq and Syria target an Iranian-backed militia.

News Brief: Hanukkah Attack, Texas Church Shooting, U.S. Airstrikes

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