Trump’s election boosts Kremlin hopes for better relations

In this Nov. 9, 2016, photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a toast during a ceremony for receiving diplomatic credentials from foreign ambassadors in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. In careful phrasing befitting the spy he once was, Vladimir Putin has made it clear he expects a great deal from President-elect Donald Trump.

Putin tries to get oligarchs to send $1 trillion home to Russia as threat of sanctions looms

President Vladimir Putin is using the threat of additional U.S. sanctions to encourage wealthy Russians to repatriate some of their overseas assets, which exceed $1 trillion USD by one estimate. Putin told lawmakers late Monday that a new capital amnesty program was needed "given the foreign restrictions, which instead of lessening are now worsening," according to a transcript posted on the Kremlin's website.

The Latest: Scandinavia is giving Tru…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks at the WE Day celebration, an annual youth empowerment event, in Ottawa on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. Trudeau vowed Wednesday to work with President-elect Donald Trump "in a positive way."

The Latest: Philippine president congratulates Trump

In this Oct. 4, 2016 file photo Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a press conference concerning the referendum on migrants held in Hungary on the European Commission's proposed mandatory resettlement of migrants in member states of EU. Orban's Fidesz party failed Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 to secure any opposition support and fell two votes short of the two-thirds majority necessary in today's vote.

Russians unconcerned by Kremlin’s saber-rattling

BALTIYSK, Russia - Russia held civil defense drills involving 40 million people this month, the largest since the collapse of the Soviet Union. State media broadcast instantly recognizable Soviet imagery, showing school children trying on gas masks, and urge viewers to find the nearest bomb shelter "before it's too late."

Clinton e-mail investigation

A new shock hit Hillary Clinton's campaign Friday in the unpredictable and often unbelievable presidential race: The FBI is looking into whether there was classified information on a device belonging to the estranged husband of one of her closest aides. Adding to the drama of the stunning revelation: The FBI uncovered the emails during a sexting investigation of Anthony Weiner, the disgraced ex-congressman who is separated from longtime Clinton aide Huma Abedin.

FBIa s October surprise complicates race for Clinton

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday to attend a rally. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa >> A new shock hit Hillary Clinton's campaign Friday in the unpredictable and often unbelievable presidential race: The FBI is looking into whether there was classified information on a device belonging to the estranged husband of one of her closest aides.

FBI’s October surprise complicates race for Hillary Clinton

A new shock hit Hillary Clinton's campaign Friday in the unpredictable and often unbelievable presidential race: The FBI is looking into whether there was classified information on a device belonging to the estranged husband of one of her closest aides. Adding to the drama of the stunning revelation: The FBI uncovered the emails during a sexting investigation of Anthony Weiner, the disgraced ex-congressman who is separated from longtime Clinton aide Huma Abedin.

Russia’s Putin says Moscow not trying to influence U.S. election

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, October 25, 2016. Sputnik/Kremlin/Alexei Druzhinin via Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday American politicians were whipping up hysteria about a mythical Russian threat in the U.S. presidential campaign as a ploy to distract voters from their own failings.

Reports: Russia shows off new ‘Satan 2’ missile that could ‘wipe out Texas’

For an even better view of "Texas sizing," check out the following maps to see just how big the state is compared to other landmasses around the world. In June 2011, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation signed a state contract for the "Sarmat" missile, developed as a nuclear deterrent, according to a translation of a Russian publication.

Russia Votes Overwhelmingly To Scrap Clinton’s Nuke Deal

Russian servicemen equip an Iskander tactical missile system at the Army-2015 international military-technical forum in Kubinka, outside Moscow, Russia, in this June 17, 2015 file photo. Russia will create three new military divisions on its Western flank in 2016 and bring five new strategic nuclear missile regiments into service, Sergei Shoigu, the country's defence minister, was quoted as saying by news agencies on January 12, 2016.

Email: Clinton campaign sought to cancel Wall Street speech

Hillary Clinton's campaign asked former President Bill Clinton to cancel a speech to a Wall Street investment firm last year because of concerns that the Clintons might appear to be too cozy with Wall Street just as the former secretary of state was about to announce her White House bid, newly released emails show. Clinton aides say in hacked emails released Friday by the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks that Hillary Clinton did not want her husband to cancel the speech, but after a "cool down period" was eventually convinced that canceling was the right step.

Trumpa s running mate once had a very different view of Putin

As a candidate for vice president, Mike Pence is siding with his running mate and casting Russian President Vladimir Putin in favorable terms, saying this week that it's "inarguable" that Putin is a stronger leader than U.S. President Barack Obama. But as an Indiana congressman, Pence took a much more critical view of Russia under Putin's leadership, signing a letter to then-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 2006 expressing alarm about "mafia-style assassinations" being conducted against journalists in Putin's Russia.

Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager Kellyanne Conway Says Roger Ailes Stopped by for Lunch Recently

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Rescue of Elderly Man from Sinking Truck Caught on Camera

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Doctors May Spend Nearly Half Their Time on ‘Paperwork,’ Study Says

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Lance Bass Says New Gay Dating Show Will Fight Stigmas

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Bill Cosby’s Lawyer Cites “Racial Bias and Prejudice” Amid Sex Assault Allegations

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