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Trump admits to directing Cohen payments; GOP strategy for 2020 and beyond Source

Former Trump lawyer heading to prison; changing the strategy for 2020 Source

American Donald Cash among at least 5 climbers to have died this week of exhaustion and altitude sickness as dozens made a break for the summit Source

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Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress; The long road to gain asylum Source

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