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This is AP News Minute. In a footnote in President Donald Trump's annual financial disclosure report, he says he reimbursed personal attorney Michael Cohen for as much as 250,000 dollars last year. No mention was made of 130,000 dollar payment to por

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Today marks the 69th anniversary of Japan's surrender to China. This is the first time September 3rd has been officially marked as Victory Day. In marking the event, top Chinese leaders including Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang are scheduled to attend a ce

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