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Russian hackers targeted more than 200 journalists globally

The Latest: Senate paid nearly $1.5M in harassment claims

Toxic Trouble: Hundreds of Superfund site=s face flood risks

Senate says $1.5 million paid over 20 years for 'harassment'

Senate GOP leader skeptical about another run at health law

Congress takes a holiday break with much to do in new year

Alabama finds no voter fraud after probe of TV interview

The Latest: Pence says 'real progress' in war in Afghanistan

GOP, Dems wage partisan messaging war on Trump-Russia probe

Children's insurance program receives only patchwork funding