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Former State Department Officials Face Questioning Over Emails On Clinton Server

4:30pm September 30, 2019

by Michele Kelemen

The State Department made a new push in August to investigate emails on Hillary Clinton's private server. Former officials have been called again, in what seems to be a politically motivated investigation.

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The NFL is suspending Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict for the rest of the season, following a dangerous play on Sunday. Burfict, who has a history of unnecessary roughness penalties, is seen here leaving the field in Indianapolis after his most

NFL Suspends Oakland Raider Vontaze Burfict For Rest Of Season Over Head-To-Head Hit

4:26pm September 30, 2019

by Bill Chappell

"The discipline marks the longest punishment ever handed down for an on-field act in NFL history," NFL.com states. Burfict has repeatedly violated unnecessary roughness rules during his career.

View of the Texas Gulf Coast (from Houston to Beaumont) taken in 1969 from space during the Apollo 9 mission.

'Big Wonderful Thing' Sets Us Straight On Texas, Moving Away From The Mythology

1:59pm September 30, 2019

by Michael Schaub

Stephen Harrigan's sprawling history of the Lone Star state showcases his enthusiasm for Texas; it's an endlessly fascinating look at how the state has evolved over the years.

UCLA players celebrate during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the Rose Bowl last year in Pasadena, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill paving the way for college athletes in the state to hire agents and sign endorsement deals.

California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements

1:18pm September 30, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the measure he signed is "the beginning of a national movement." It's also sure to irk the NCAA, which has banned athletes from hiring agents and signing endorsement deals.

President Trump returns to the White House last week as the Ukraine scandal was growing and with an impeachment inquiry launched by Democrats in the U.S. House.

'The Campaign Is The Amplifier': How Trump Plans To Fight Impeachment Push

8:10am September 30, 2019

by Tamara Keith

While a top White House aide insists President Trump doesn't need a dedicated team to fight impeachment, his reelection campaign launched a multimillion-dollar ad buy to defend him.

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Arizona Could Resume Executions With Single-Drug Protocol

5:27am September 30, 2019

by Jimmy Jenkins

The move to resume federal executions later this year has motivated Arizona to find a replacement for its lethal cocktail. The state stopped executing people after a botched case in 2014.

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Facebook's Dating App Rolls Out To U.S. Is There Appeal?

4:47pm September 29, 2019

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post's Lisa Bonos about Facebook's new dating app.

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MacArthur Fellow Recognized For Work In Restorative Justice

4:47pm September 29, 2019

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with sujatha baliga, who was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship last week, about her work in restorative justice.

Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was shot and killed after making a traffic stop on Friday near Houston. The suspected gunman was charged with capital murder in the slaying.

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Sikh Deputy 'Trailblazer' Fatally Shot In Houston-Area Traffic Stop

10:40am September 29, 2019

Sandeep Dhaliwal emerged as a symbol of religious diversity in law enforcement as the first Sikh to become a sheriff's deputy in Harris County. "He was a unifying symbol," a city official said.

Election Security Update

9:32am September 29, 2019

by Miles Parks

Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire says his top priority is securing the 2020 election — above Chinese espionage and cybersecurity. What are he and the government doing about it?

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