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Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad

The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is back for a 149th year

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

Authorities are searching part of Alaska's western coast for a plane that went missing while carrying 10 people

Authorities are searching part of Alaska's western coast for a plane that went missing while carrying 10 people

Authorities say a single-engine plane flying over water in Alaska just south of the Arctic Circle with 10 people on board experienced a sudden loss in elevation and speed just before its signal was lost

Authorities say a small commuter plane that crashed in western Alaska on its way to the hub community of Nome has been located on sea ice and all 10 on board are dead

Authorities say a small commuter plane that crashed in western Alaska on its way to the hub community of Nome has been located on sea ice and all 10 on board are dead

House Republicans are working overtime to meet President Donald Trump’s demand for a big budget package

House Republicans have missed another deadline to produce a massive budget package of tax cuts and slashed spending