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Is Putin a presidential role model for Trump?
Unlike Republicans before him — or Democrats, for that matter — White House candidate Donald Trump has been full of praise for the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. What's the attraction? And how is it resonating in this year's presidential campaign?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPhoto: A man walks by Mindaugas Bonanu's mural on the wall of a restaurant in Lithuania that shows Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin kissing each other.
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3 storiesAre we seeing the beginning of the end of the Syrian war?
The ceasefire in Syria is holding — at least for the moment. But the UN is still having problems delivering humanitarian aid to Aleppo and other parts of a country devastated by five years of civil war. Philip Issa, who is based in Beirut, Lebanon for the Associated Press , has an update.
Read the story7 minThe America presidential nominee and the Russian strongman
Donald Trump admires Vladimir Putin for what he calls "strong leadership" — especially compared to Barack Obama. The President says "strong leadership" means cronyism, corruption and censorship, while healthcare, education and the economy are in decline.
Read the story36 minChampionship exits are huge blow to North Carolina sports
The controversial "bathroom law" is facing a tough challenge from professional and college sports leagues pulling out of North Carolina.
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