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Theresa May's survival streak continues in the face of Tory insurgency
In blocking a Tory coup, May has managed to sidestep her party's brutal family feud, the same one that started the U.K. down the bumpy Brexit road in the first place. But getting through that challenge was only one obstacle on a road still crowded with obstacles.
Russian Maria Butina convicted of conspiracy related to lobbying activities in U.S.
A woman accused of acting as a Russian agent to infiltrate the powerful gun lobby group NRA and influence U.S. policy toward Moscow pleads guilty to a single count of conspiracy, in a deal with prosecutors that could give them insight into Russian meddling in American politics.
China confirms detention of 2 Canadians
China confirms it has detained two Canadian men and says they are being held on suspicion of "endangering national security."
Virgin Galactic tourism rocket ship reaches edge of space in test flight
Virgin Galactic says its tourism spaceship successfully flew to the edge of space this morning.
U.S. Congress OKs killing sea lions to help save salmon
Oregon Public Broadcasting reports a bill approved by the House Tuesday changes the Marine Mammal Protection Act to lift some of the restrictions on killing sea lions to protect salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and its tributaries.
