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NEW YORK (AP) — A new poll finds Americans overwhelmingly agree that the United States is losing its identity, even though they are divided over what it actually means to be an American. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds Republicans tend to cite a culture grounded in Christian beliefs and European traditions while Democrats point to a mixing of people from around the globe and offering refuge to the persecuted.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House could try to reload the travel ban today. A White House official says plans to roll out a revised executive order temporarily barring the entry of people from certain Muslim-majority countries and halting the nation's refugee program are on track for today.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairmen of the House and Senate Intelligence Committees are indicating they'll follow any leads regarding President Donald Trump's weekend allegations that the Obama administration tapped his phones during the election campaign. Trump has not substantiated his claim. Sen. Richard Burr says his panel "will follow the evidence," while Rep. Devin Nunes (NOO'-nehs), says the House committee "will make inquiries" about surveillance on any political party's campaign.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli media say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be on the hot-seat again today as police continue to investigate corruption concerning his ties with top executives in media, international business and Hollywood. Local media say police will question Netanyahu for the fourth time today as part of two ongoing investigations. Police declined to confirm this. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing and claims a media witch hunt.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia has tossed the ambassador from North Korea out of the country amid frayed relations over the poisoning of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader. Malaysia says it's protecting its "sovereignty and dignity." Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says his message is clear: "Don't ever insult our country and don't try to cause disruptions." North Korea has accused Malaysia of conspiring with its enemies.
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