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Trump associate Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison after rollercoaster trial

Case has featured gag orders, colourful testimony, a mass resignation and Twitter rebukes from Trump
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Trump hails Barr for ‘taking charge’ of Roger Stone case as Democrats call for attorney general’s resignation

A Justice Department spokeswoman did not return a request for comment on what exact role Barr has played in Stone’s case.

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Andrew Yang Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign

The 45-year-old entrepreneur was one of the breakout stars of the Democratic primary race, building a following that started largely online but expanded to give him enough donors and polling numbers to qualify for the first six debates.

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Why a young former mayor is surging in US election

Pete Buttigieg has surged towards the top of the pack ahead of New Hampshire's Democratic primary on Tuesday. He's drawing more attention from voters - and more attacks from presidential rivals who view this newcomer to national politics as a serious threat.

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Iowa Democratic Party projects Buttigieg wins most delegates, but Sanders a close 2nd

Warren, Biden and Klobuchar are also projected to receive delegates.

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Trump fires two major impeachment figures -- Alexander Vindman and Gordon Sondland

Alexander Vindman was told his services were no longer required. Photograph: Michael Brochstein/Zuma/Rex/Shutterstock

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At last, Iowa results. So who won and lost?

The Iowa caucuses used to be viewed as messy but endearing. Now they're just a mess. Three days after Democrats across the state gathered to vote for, and haggle over, their preferred presidential nominee, results are in - but the dust still hasn't fully settled.

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President Trump Denounces ‘Terrible Ordeal’ of Impeachment

A day after acquittal, Trump says he, his family and the country were put through an ordeal by ‘dishonest and corrupt people’

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Sen. Mitt Romney will vote to convict Trump, breaking with fellow Republicans

The president is expected to be acquitted by the Senate in a few hours.

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Mitt Romney Will Vote to Convict Trump Ahead of Expected Acquittal

With an expected vote later Wednesday to acquit President Trump in the impeachment vote, Sen. Mitt Romney said he would vote to convict the president on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, breaking from his Republican Party.7862 minutes ago

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Nancy Pelosi rips up copy of State of the Union speech from Trump

Pelosi later called the address "a dirty speech."

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State of the Union: 5 key takeaways

Trump eschewed any direct reference to the months-long impeachment process,

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Iowa Reports No Caucus Winner After ‘Inconsistencies’ Bedevil Count

State party officials will double check all the results by hand after delays and "inconsistencies" in reporting.

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Iowa caucus: Chaos at key vote as results delayed

Results from voting in Iowa, the first round in the contest to pick a Democratic candidate to face President Donald Trump, have been plunged into chaos by apparent technology issues.

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Coronavirus: China admits 'shortcomings and deficiencies'

China's top leadership has admitted "shortcomings and deficiencies" in the country's response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

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Iowa caucuses: Race to decide election candidates begins

The first event that will help decide the candidates for US president is to take place with Monday's Iowa caucuses.

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Trump impeachment trial: What acquittal would mean for 2020 election

Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial is all but over.

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