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Trump says he’ll declare US opioid epidemic a national emergency

11 August 2017

President Trump plans to declare the opioid crisis an emergency after all, a move that should free up funds. But how much, and how they’ll be used, is unclear
Donald Trump on TV

No, North Korea (probably) won’t nuke the US territory of Guam

10 August 2017

Despite the bluster, Kim-Jong-un’s North Korea is unlikely to want war. It’s time to treat the country like a nuclear power and resume diplomatic talks

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