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President Trump spoke to Defense Secretary James Mattis about using military money to build the wall. But Congress — and the Constitution — might get in the way.

Presidents Trump and Obama both have had to decide whether to take action against the Assad government after civilian deaths.

Some Democratic challengers are outraising Republican incumbents in the midterm congressional elections. This revelation comes as House candidates file their first-quarter financial reports.

Gov. Jerry Brown said he will deploy 400 National Guard troops, but they will not enforce immigration laws. Meanwhile, Texas troops have already made their way to the border near Laredo.

The Pentagon has authorized sending up to 4,000 troops to support the security mission there. Noel King speaks to Border Patrol Agent Terence Shigg about how the extra troops will help.

Today's lingo seems creative, but slang in 19th century America was every bit as colorful.

Airports want Congress to raise passenger fees to pay for improvements, but airlines say the move would hit passengers in the pocketbook and might discourage people from flying.

Once a staple of county fairs nationwide, bird shows have been cancelled this year amid the avian flu outbreak. But instead of giving up, some groups are getting creative with alternative events.

Art song, lied, lieder, mélodie, canzona, song, or boring, German, turgid, fat people screaming? The art of lyric poetry being set to music for one voice…

Deck the halls, stuff the stockings and sharpen your pencils. It's time for a holiday history exam.