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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines 65 bodies of civilians found in Syrian town taken from ISOctober 23, 20174:15 AM ET BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian activists are reporting that at least 65 bodies of civilians have been found in a central town retaken by government forces from the Islamic State group. Most of the victims are believed to have been killed by IS.  Trump urges House GOP to move quickly on budget, tax cutsOctober 23, 20173:42 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — House Republicans, with the urging of President Donald Trump, will strive to pass a budget this week so they can turn their attention to tax reform. Trump warned that action on tax reform is crucial to avoiding political failure in 2018.  Bergdahl could get life in prison for endangering comradesOctober 23, 20173:27 AM ET FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will appear Monday before a military judge to learn his punishment for endangering comrades by walking off his post in Afghanistan. But first, the judge will have to resolve a last-minute defense argument that new comments by President Donald Trump have tainted the case.  Philippines declares end to 5-month militant siege in MarawiOctober 23, 20172:50 AM ET CLARK, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government declared the end Monday to the militant siege of a southern city that lasted five months, left more than 1,100 people dead and sparked fears of the Islamic State group gaining a foothold in Southeast Asia.
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