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Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmationAppeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approvalTurkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal, and other Middle East newsA Russian retail giant’s warehouse burns after Ukraine's latest long-range drone attackUS job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to TrumpUS stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes for easier rate policyDemocrats try to present a united front in Michigan after bitter primary'I’m very good at grass.' Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topicsMore than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral homeAs blacko