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DMV databases become part of unprecedented surveillance infrastructure
The FBI and ICE have turned state driver's license databases into a facial-recognition gold mine, scanning through hundreds of millions of Americans' photos without their knowledge or consent, newly released documents show.
Trump approval rises, but majority also see him as 'unpresidential'
In 2020 matchups, President Trump trails former vice president Joe Biden but runs even with four other potential challengers.
 
In leaked cables, British ambassador calls Trump 'inept' and 'insecure'
The British envoy warned Trump could be in debt to the Russians, go to war with Iran and destroy the world trade system.
 
Jeffrey Epstein taken into custody in N.Y. on new charges related to sex crimes involving minors
The multimillionaire had previously reached an agreement with prosecutors in Florida to resolve allegations he molested dozens of young girls.
 
Women's World Cup Final
U.S. wins Women's World Cup title with 2-0 defeat of Netherlands
The U.S. has won the World Cup four times: in 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019. Their performance in France sparked larger conversations about gender, equity and patriotism.
 
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Megan Rapinoe caps World Cup with Golden Boot
The American co-captain finished the tournament with six goals, including three via penalty kick.
 
Fear of immigration raids builds as agency's plans move forward
President Trump said his administration will begin the "family operation" soon. His threats have left many immigrants living in the United States illegally fearful of venturing outside.
 
Iran set to breach limit on enriched uranium within 'hours'
Iranian officials said uranium enrichment above the level allowed by the 2015 nuclear deal would begin within hours.
 
Trump is a huge headache for Deutsche Bank. But the German financial giant has plenty more.
To stem a decade of decline, the bank announced Sunday a sweeping restructuring, including gutting most of its investment bank operations. As many as 18,000 jobs could be cut across the world.
 
Ancient life awakens amid thawing ice caps and permafrost
Researchers in a warming Arctic are discovering organisms, frozen and presumed dead for millennia, that can bear life anew.
 
Justin Amash doesn't rule out 2020 bid, potentially complicating Trump's path to reelection
A presidential run by the Michigan congressman — who recently left the Republican party — could pull libertarian and conservative support away from President Trump.
 
Campaign 2020
'C'mon, man!': Bravado or belligerent, it's Joe Biden's response to nearly everything
The former vice president has a quiver of often-used Bidenisms, one of which he uses to express exasperation with President Trump and to deflect criticism.
 
Cameron Boyce, Disney Channel star and 'Grown Ups' actor, dies at 20
The young actor had a seizure in his sleep that was "a result of an ongoing medical condition," according to a statement from his family.
 
Perspective
João Gilberto sang lullabies to the future
The bossa nova pioneer recorded some of the most intimate music of the 20th century.
 
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