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Dozens killed in apparent chemical attack near Damascus, rescue workers say; WorldViews: Will President Trump authorize another strike on Syria?

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Trump warns of 'big price to pay' after alleged chemical attack in Syria In a rare direct criticism of Russia's leader, President Trump tweeted that President Vladimir Putin shared the blame for a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" through Russia's support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. A White House homeland security adviser said nothing should be taken "off the table" as U.S. officials learn more about the reported attack that killed dozens of people. By Carol Morello and Jenna Johnson  •  Read more » Dozens killed in apparent chemical attack near Damascus, rescue workers say Syrian doctors and rescue workers shared graphic images of people they said had been killed or wounded in the attack. Some of the footage showed piles of bodies with foam visible on noses and mouths. Syrian media and Russia both denied the involvement of Syrian troops. By Louisa Loveluck and Erin Cunningham  •  Read more »   WorldViews: Will President Trump authorize another strike on Syria? Here's a look back at how Washington has responded to other alleged chemical attacks in Syria and what it tells us about how President Trump might respond this time. By Amanda Erickson  •  Read more »   North Korea confirms to White House it is willing to discuss denuclearization, officials say The confirmation offers the administration greater assurances that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is committed to a potential meeting with President Trump by the end of next month. By David Nakamura  •  Read more »   For an American teen whose parents were deported to Mexico, an agonizing choice Lourdes "Lulu" Quintana-Salazar was born and raised in Michigan. The 16-year-old now has to decide whether to live with her deported parents in Mexico, where she is constantly sick, or leave her family to receive a better education in the United States, where she dreams of attending medical school. By Kevin Sullivan  •  Read more »   Trump's pick for Veterans Affairs might pass up $1 million to join the Cabinet If he's confirmed, Navy Adm. Ronny Jackson would probably forgo a pending military promotion that comes with more generous retirement benefits. By Andrew deGrandpre  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT White House plays down concerns about effect of trade war with China on economy President Trump and his allies suggested that the trade dispute may be resolved through negotiations and said they do not expect Beijing to follow through on its threats to impose massive tariffs. By Michelle Ye Hee Lee,, Sean Sullivan and Jenna Johnson  •  Read more »   Three Republican senators voice concern about EPA head Scott Pruitt's conduct Their comments came just hours after President Trump defended the embattled Environmental Protection Agency administrator on Twitter, saying Pruitt has been doing "a great job." By Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   Trump bragged that NYC tower withstood a fire. What about the man who died in the blaze? Smoke poured from the 50th floor on Saturday evening. One person who had been trapped was pulled out unconscious; he later died at a hospital. But on Twitter, President Trump thanked firefighters and boasted of a "well built building." By Amy B Wang  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Hungary's Viktor Orban is widely expected to win Sunday's election. Why is he so popular? Voters see the prime minister as the best chance to push forward a right-wing, nostalgic vision of Europe. By James McAuley  •  Read more »   Visual Story | 1968 Agent Clint Hill witnessed JFK's assassination. Then bullets took MLK and RFK, too. In his career working for the Secret Service, the agent saw the Vietnam War, three political assassinations and the riots of 1968. Fifty years later, he looks back and reflects on the turmoil of the era. By Rhonda Colvin and Zhiyan Zhong  •  Read more »   This vitriol is 'harmful to our country': Jimmy Kimmel tries to end his feud with Sean Hannity The spat between the late-night host and Fox News personality began with a joke Kimmel made about first lady Melania Trump's accent. By Elahe Izadi  •  Read more »   The Masters Jordan Spieth surges, closing in on Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy With a birdie on the ninth hole, Jordan Spieth, the 2015 Masters champion, moved to 10-under, one stroke back of McIlroy and three back of Reed after both men scored bogeys on No. 6. Follow along for more updates. By Barry Svrluga and Cindy Boren  •  Read more »   Will the #MeToo movement catch up with Bill Cosby as his sexual assault retrial begins? The case will be the first prominent criminal trial of the new era, and the movement's essence has seeped into almost every aspect of the proceedings. The judge has already banned items that show support for either side in the courtroom. By Manuel Roig-Franzia  •  Read more »

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