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WWII-era Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye Sr. dies at 97

WWII-era Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye Sr. dies at 97

CHINLE, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has announced that World War II-era Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye Sr. has died. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said Friday that Begaye died Friday in Chinle, Arizona. He was 97. The cause of death was not listed. Begaye was among hundreds of […]

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GOP Sen. Ernst wary of Moore for Fed, cites views on women

GOP Sen. Ernst wary of Moore for Fed, cites views on women

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican senator expressed doubts Monday about supporting Stephen Moore to join the Federal Reserve board and other GOP lawmakers were decidedly noncommittal, suggesting that President Donald Trump’s selection for the post might be in trouble. Lawmakers’ comments came as the White House said controversial comments by […]

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Trump OKs renaming VA site after mayor killed in Afghanistan

Trump OKs renaming VA site after mayor killed in Afghanistan

NORTH OGDEN, Utah (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed into law a bill passed by Congress to rename a Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Utah after a mayor who was killed while serving in the National Guard in Afghanistan. The White House’s website says the bill designating the VA outstation […]

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Obama says he based decisions on ‘facts, reason and logic’

Obama says he based decisions on ‘facts, reason and logic’

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he tried to build a culture centered around problem-solving and not personal gain while in the White House — an effective strategy for any organization that also prevents “big scandals and indictments.” Obama’s comments drew applause from a […]

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Congress approves major public lands, conservation bill

Congress approves major public lands, conservation bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A wide-ranging bill that revives a popular conservation program, adds 1.3 million acres of new wilderness, expands several national parks and creates five new national monuments has won congressional approval. The measure is the largest public lands bill approved by Congress in more than a decade. The […]

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Ivanka Trump, on Capitol Hill, discusses paid family leave

Ivanka Trump, on Capitol Hill, discusses paid family leave

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ivanka Trump has met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss paid family leave. The White House says the president’s daughter and senior adviser met Wednesday with Republican senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Joni Ernst of Iowa, Marco Rubio of Florida and Mike Lee of Utah. In […]

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