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President Trump canceled a meeting with the prime minister of Denmark after she rejected his interest in purchasing Greenland. Plus: Which candidates made the cut for the next Democratic debate?
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‣ President Donald Trump with the prime minister of Denmark next month, calling her “nasty” after she rejected his interest in purchasing Greenland.

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