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WASHINGTON | Booker, Harris score wins on Capitol Hill as they weigh 2020

WASHINGTON | Booker, Harris score wins on Capitol Hill as they weigh 2020

WASHINGTON — Sens. Kamala Harris of California and Cory Booker of New Jersey scored wins on Capitol Hill Tuesday that could help them as they prepare for potential campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination.

After Republicans won a net gain of two Senate seats in last month’s midterms, Harris faced a possible eviction from the powerful Judiciary Committee. That would have dealt a…

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | At G-20, possible 'breakthrough' seen after all-night talks

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | At G-20, possible ‘breakthrough’ seen after all-night talks

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — All-night talks at the Group of 20 summit have resulted in a possible “breakthrough” on fixing the global trading system, European diplomats said Saturday as the gathering entered its crucial second and final day in the Argentine capital.

Despite deep divisions going into the summit and resistance from the United States, European Union officials said countries also are…

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | The Latest: European officials see trade breakthrough at G20

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | The Latest: European officials see trade breakthrough at G20

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The Latest on the Group of 20 summit (all times local):

9:40 a.m. European diplomats say all-night talks at the Group of 20 summit have resulted in a possible “breakthrough” on fixing the global trading system.

Despite deep divisions going into the summit and resistance from the U.S., European Unionofficials said Saturday that countries also are making progress on a…

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | Diplomats struggle for agreement on G-20 summit statement

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | Diplomats struggle for agreement on G-20 summit statement

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diplomats from the Group of 20 countries were haggling hard over a final summit statement Friday, with deep divisions over what language to use on the Paris climate accord and the World Trade Organization, according to two European officials involved in the discussions.

Facing the prospect of a no-statement summit, European delegations were trying to create a common…

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