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‘Cocaine Mitch’ McConnell trolls Don Blankenship

"Cocaine Mitch" decided to embrace it. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign tweeted Tuesday evening about the Republican Senate primary in West Virginia, in which former coal-company CEO Don Blankenship finished a poor third. Published May 8, 2018

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, charged with a host of crimes including murder, conspiracy and terrorism in connection with the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, is in legal limbo as his defense team stalls for time. (Associated Press/File)

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed opposes Gina Haspel CIA nomination

The man who masterminded the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks opposes the nomination of Gina Haspel to head the CIA. Khalid Shaikh Mohammed is backing the Senate intelligence panel's Democrats prior to Wednesday's hearing on whether to confirm the longtime CIA agent to lead the organization. Published May 8, 2018

In this file photo taken on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, Russian businessman Viktor Vekselberg attends the Russian International Affairs Council in Moscow, Russia. Vekselberg is being designated by U.S. officials, sanctioned for operating in the energy sector of the Russian Federation economy. The United States hit seven Russian oligarchs and 17 Russian government officials with sanctions on Friday for what it called "malign activity" around the world. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)

Viktor Vekselberg payments to Michael Cohen investigated by Robert Mueller: report

Special counsel Robert Mueller is looking into payments a Kremlin-tied Russian oligarch made to President Trump's personal lawyer. Citing "a source familiar with the matter," CNN reported Tuesday evening that Mr. Mueller's team was asking questions about hundreds of thousands of dollars paid to Michael Cohen by oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. Published May 8, 2018

FILE - In this May 16, 2013 file photo, FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Appropriations, Commerce, Justice, Science subcommittee hearing on the fiscal 2014 budget request for the FBI. Mueller is nearing the end of his 12 years as head of the law enforcement agency that is conducting high-profile investigations of the Boston Marathon bombings, the attacks in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans and leaks of classified government information. On Thursday, June 13, 2013, Mueller was to undergo questioning by the House Judiciary Committee on these and other issues in what will be his final appearance before the panel. His last day on the job is Sept. 4. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Robert Mueller rejects Trump offer to answer written questions, Rudy Giuliani says

Special counsel Robert Mueller reportedly rejected an offer from President Trump's legal team to answer written questions. Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, now the public face of Mr. Trump's legal team, told NBC News on Monday that he made the offer "about 10 days ago during his first meeting with Mueller." Published May 7, 2018

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Brookeville, Maryland shooting: ‘Multiple fatalities’ reported, manhunt underway

Police in a Washington suburb were engaged in a manhunt Monday for a person suspected in multiple killings. According to Montgomery County police, the case is a "domestic disturbance with initial report of multiple people shot." The shootings took place on the 22000 block of Brown Farm Way, east of Sunshine, in Montgomery County, Maryland. Published May 7, 2018

President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving aboard Marine One, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump winning over Democrats, CNN poll finds

President Trump's popularity isn't all about the base. In a new CNN poll released Monday, his approval ratings are being buoyed by great optimism about the state of the nation, by his handling of issues, and by improving numbers among Democrats. Published May 7, 2018