US soldier accuses Al Franken of groping her in Kuwait

The US senator said this week he was "ashamed" of his past behaviour after allegations by other women.

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Attorney: Resignation sure the hell isn't up to Pelosi

Rep. John Conyers' attorney delivers a statement to media about sexual harassment allegations against the lawmaker.

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Common Sense: Trump Says G.O.P. Tax Bills Won’t Benefit Him. That’s Not True.

The tax legislation hurtling through Congress this week seems almost tailor-made to benefit the president, despite his claims that the bills are “not good for me.”

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School Board Member Says Spiritual Battle in Public Schools Worse Than When He Was a Marine

Wisconsin school board member under pressure to stop talking about Jesus says he won't change his rhetoric.

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Former aides come to Conyers' defense

Twelve former female staffers of Rep. John Conyers say he "never behaved in a sexually inappropriate manner" in front of them as the Michigan Democrat faces an ethics investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him.

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'We loved Matt Lauer': Fans show up day after firing

Thursday's broadcast attracted "Today" show diehards, many of whom admitted they were disappointed that they wouldn't see Lauer.

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16-year-old has been varsity basketball star since 5th grade

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U.K. Outcry at Trump’s Tweets Reopens Fight Over State Visit

Lawmakers responded angrily after the president shared videos from a British far-right group, then rebuked Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Russell Simmons Steps Down From Businesses After Sexual Misconduct Report

Jenny Lumet, a writer, said on Thursday that Mr. Simmons sexually assaulted her in 1991.

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Op-Ed Contributor: Amber Tamblyn: I’m Not Ready for the Redemption of Men

People in Hollywood are already wondering when the comeback tours will start.

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Op-Ed Contributor: Conservatives Should Oppose Expanding the Federal Courts

A proposal to create hundreds of new judgeships to undo President Barack Obama’s judicial legacy is wrongheaded and based on false assumptions.

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Conyers won't step down, attorney says

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Trump allies fear lack of political strategy

President Donald Trump's allies are increasingly concerned by what they see as a deficit of strategic political advice driving the White House as the party creeps ever-closer to a crucial political year.

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Key Republican John McCain backs Senate tax bill

John McCain's support adds momentum to the plan for the biggest revamp to US tax code in decades.

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Conyers' attorney speaks

Press Secretary Sean Spicer holds the daily briefing with reporters at the White House.

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Pelosi Calls on Conyers to Resign After an Accuser Details Her Charges

One of Representative John Conyers Jr.’s accusers appeared on “Today” to explicitly detail her harassment accusations, prompting the Democratic leader to say he should go.

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Why NFLer's 2-month-old son got death threats

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How 'nasty' spat with star players got coach fired

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