Fire, deaths, and a perilous rescue unfold in Illinois and Chicago
A southern Illinois house fire left one man dead from a gunshot while his ex wife, driving a submerged SUV, died in the same incident. Their infant was rescued by a paramedic who saw the baby inside. Six other children escaped. In Chicago a 3 year old was shot during a game among unattended children in a cold Englewood home with no heat. Police recovered a handgun and drugs. White House briefings sparked diplomatic friction with Britain over a wiretap claim rooted in public reports.
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Trump backs Medicaid curbs in GOP health bill
Trump approves changes to the House Republican health care bill adding Medicaid work requirements and other conservative curbs. House leaders push amendments to win votes as Senate GOP critics and moderates oppose, with Democrats united against the measure.
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Trump and Merkel hold NATO and trade talks in Washington
In a private meeting and meal, President Trump backs NATO but says allies must pay their fair share, with Merkel pledging higher military spending. They tout trade ties and aiming to stabilize U S Germany relations, amid questions over past wiretap allegations and immigration policy.
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Tillerson signals possible military strike on North Korea
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned in Seoul that all options including a military strike are on the table to counter North Korea's growing nuclear threat. He said strategic patience has ended as Washington vows a strong response if North Korea threatens U.S. or South Korean forces. Tillerson heads to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping amid China's efforts to curb Pyongyang.
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Pentagon denies airstrike hit mosque in Syria
The Pentagon said the strike killed dozens of al Qaida militants in northern Syria but denied hitting a mosque or causing civilian deaths. It released a photo of the site in Jinah and stated the mosque was not targeted. Civilians casualties estimates from various groups remain disputed.
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