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Donald Trump is blaming opposition lawmakers for fueling stories that he abused women before becoming president of the United States. On Monday, 56 members of the U.S. House of Representatives called on House leaders to investigate reports of sexual

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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Former Bayern Munich and Hamburg striker Paolo Guerrero has vowed not to let his renowned fiery temperament overshadow his performances for new club Corinthians. Guerrero gave his first official press conference to

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MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Evangelical Christians are among those who've been forced to address sexual misconduct this year. They regard infidelity as an especially serious sin. The president that they broadly support is accused of covering up extramar