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Donald Trump’s connections with Russia and efforts to bury damaging information began at early moments of his campaign, continued until his election.               from USATODAY - News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2rYVshX

Another 198 million Americans and one billion people around the world will watch the nearly 6-ton sphere descend on TV.               from USATODAY - News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EW0N1X

Judges and Justice Department lawyers have rejected President Donald Trump's tweets as a basis to demand the public release of secret documents.               from USATODAY - News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2VqUjx8

A trained animal keeper was leading a team cleaning an enclosure at the Conservators Center. One lion escaped a space that was supposed to be secured.               from USATODAY - News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EYymQL

Videos released by the Arizona officials show migrant children being dragged, pushed and slapped at a Southwest Key shelter. Officials have found no grounds for criminal charges.               from USATODAY - News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EVHDJp

Rescuers found the man and his children ages 11 to 14 hunkered down in their pickup. They were reported missing when they didn’t return to their hotel               from USATODAY - News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EWPUNj

The NFL playoff field crystallized as Week 17 games played out, with Chiefs getting home-field advantage while Steelers and Vikings were sent home.               from USATODAY - News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2EV7PmC