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White House press secretary Sean Spicer was on the job only six months, but in that time, he starred in a slew of the administration’s unforgettable moments. Following the news of his resignation Friday, POLITICO takes a look back at some of the moments that caught our eye (and at times news cycle) – from chastising reporters on the media’s inauguration coverage to taking the must-see-TV White House press briefings off camera.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The Latest on a former Florida escort convicted of trying to hire a hit man to murder her newlywed husband (all times local):

A British man and his young daughter have gained international attention for being fined for selling lemonade.

Kadeena Cox wins gold in the women's 400m T38 final at the World Para-athletics Championships to bring Britain's medal haul to 30.

Kadeena Cox wins gold in the women's 400m T38 final at the World Para-athletics Championships to bring Britain's medal haul to 30.

Some of the methods Iraqi authorities are using to weed out ISIS supporters among Sunni civilians in newly liberated Mosul have heightened concerns over human rights abuses.

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The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Friday that the controversy surrounding whether former National Security Adviser Susan Rice politicized intelligence about President Donald Trump and his associates "was all created" by House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes.

Republican Sen. Richard Burr, along with the rest of the Senate Intelligence Committee, met with Rice behind closed doors on Friday as part of their investigation into Russia's election interference. Читать дальше...

NBC News' Ari Melber and Ken Dilanian break down the Washington Post news that Trump's lawyer is building a case alleging conflicts of interest against Bob Mueller.

Camden Council has insisted it is safe for residents to return to their flats in the Chalcots Estate, after four weeks of urgent safety works.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher, who faces misdemeanor charges of assaulting an Uber driver, has been sued in connection with the incident.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher, who faces misdemeanor charges of assaulting an Uber driver, has been sued in connection with the incident.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher, who faces misdemeanor charges of assaulting an Uber driver, has been sued in connection with the incident.

The Ravens announced the signing of receiver Griff Whalen among a number of roster moves Friday. Baltimore also signed rookie cornerback Reggie Porter. Porter signed with the Colts after going undrafted out of Utah. Indianapolis released him June 12. The Ravens placed receiver Michael Campanaro (toe) and cornerback Tavon Young (ACL) on the physically unable…

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who will serve as White House press secretary following the resignation of Sean Spicer, reads a statement from President Trump on Mr. Spicer's departure and Anthony Scaramucci's appointment as White House communications director. Photo: Getty

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The co-chair of an influential Capitol Hill commission on China believes the US should block the controversial acquisition of MoneyGram by Jack Ma’s Ant Financial. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, thinks Washington should not allow Ant Financial to gain control over MoneyGram and its 30,000 US locations because...

The song title might mean "slowly," but there's nothing slow about this cover. Or quiet, for that matter. Norwegian musician and cover...

They say a lot about Donald Trump’s White House.

Sean Spicer’s resignation as White House press secretary may have been long in the making. But the reports coming out about what finally pushed him to quit have turned out to be remarkably revealing about the administration and the president himself.

The backstory appears to be that Trump wanted to give someone he likes and enjoys watching on television a prominent-sounding job — even though he doesn’t have any experience with the... Читать дальше...

I can still clearly picture the array of magazines featuring the Ferrari F40 on their covers in 1987. Unlike the bulk of 1980s Ferraris, which were capable sports cars featuring a heavy dose of luxury tossed in, the F40 was a pure street hooligan.

A musical evening organised by Varanasi Branch of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the members was high on the entertainment.

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The Hawaiian government is planning to launch a campaign to help prepare its residents against a possible attack from North Korea, reports Newsweek.

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Standard & Poor's releases S&P/Case-Shiller index of home prices for May, 9 a.m.; The Conference Board releases the Consumer Confidence Index for July, 10 a.m.; Federal Reserve policymakers begin a two-day meeting to set interest rates. Commerce Department releases new home sales for June, 10 a.m.; Federal Reserve policymakers meet to set interest rates; statement and economic forecast due at 2:00 p.m.; press conference at 2:30 p.m. Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30... Читать дальше...