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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Scaramucci threats, insults inflame fierce White House fightJuly 27, 20177:51 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's new communications director exploded the smoldering tensions at the White House into a full-fledged conflagration Thursday, angrily daring Trump's chief of staff to deny he's a "leaker" and exposing West Wing backstabbing in language more suitable to a mobster movie than a seat of presidential stability.  AP EXCLUSIVE: Sessions not stepping down unless askedJuly 27, 20176:04 PM ET SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — His loyalty to the boss severely tested but seemingly intact, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Thursday he will stay in the job for as long as President Donald Trump wants him to serve.  Russia sanctions bill exposes Trump's legislative tug of warJuly 27, 20177:25 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is likely to sign a tough new sanctions bill that includes proposed measures targeting Russia — a remarkable concession that the president has yet to sell his party on his hopes for forging a warmer relationship with Moscow.  Senate GOP seeks assurances House won't make health bill lawJuly 27, 20178:03 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republican senators on Thursday threatened to hold up health legislation in the Senate unless they got assurances from Speaker Paul Ryan that the House would negotiate a more comprehensive replacement to "Obamacare" and not vote to make the Senate bill law.  Deaths in Venezuela unrest hit 102 as polarizing vote nearsJuly 27, 20178:10 PM ET CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Days before a polarizing vote to start rewriting its constitution, Venezuela is convulsing to a rhythm of daytime strikes and nocturnal clashes. The most recent violence drove the death toll from nearly four months of unrest above 100 Thursday.
Latest Headlines  Matt Kuchar fights dizzy spells in Canadian OpenJuly 27, 20178:52 PM ET OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Matt Kuchar fought dizzy spells in the first round of the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday, four days after finishing second behind Jordan Spieth in the British Open at Royal Birkdale.  Nationals hit 8 HRs to blast Brewers 15-2July 27, 20174:47 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals staged their own version of the Home Run Derby, with Michael Blazek serving as the unwilling batting practice pitcher.  Rays acquire Duda from Mets, Jennings from White SoxJuly 27, 20177:44 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Jennings walked into the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse, saw Logan Morrison walk by and gave his old Miami Marlins teammate a poke on the arm. Morrison did a double take and gave the pitcher a hug.
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