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Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at 92

The Bushes, who were married Jan. 6, 1945, had the longest marriage of any presidential couple in American history. And Mrs. Bush was one of only two first ladies who had a child who was elected president.

U.S. launches airstrikes on Syria

The announcement comes just hours after U.S. Navy moved additional Tomahawk missile-armed ship within striking range of Syria as Trump and his national security aides mulled the scope and timing of an expected military assault in…

House Speaker Paul Ryan won’t seek re-election

Ryan said the decision as a personal one, saying he did not want his children growing up with a "weekend dad." He told reporters he believes he's leaving with strong accomplishments his party can sell to voters ahead of November elections.

Trump promises quick decision on Syria

By Robert Burns, Matthew Lee and Jonathan Lemire Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he will decide on a U.S. response to the apparent chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians "probably by the end of…

Maryland school shooting victim dies

Jaelynn Willey died at 11:34 p.m. Thursday. Earlier that night, her family had said she would be taken off life support at the University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center.
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