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Report: Cambridge Analytica 'Harvested Private Information'

8:03am March 18, 2018

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Matthew Rosenberg of The New York Times about Cambridge Analytica, which allegedly harvested information from millions of Facebook users without their permission.

The Reality Of School Shooting Drills

8:03am March 18, 2018

by Rowan Moore Gerety

Florida schools have ramped up "code red drills" in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting. One teacher plans to post footage of the drills online to build support for more restrictive gun laws.

Maryangel Garcia Ramos, 32, is a disability activist from Mexico.

Don't Call This Rebel On Wheels An 'Angel From Above'

7:00am March 18, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

Maryangel Garcia Ramos, a Mexican disability activist, isn't afraid to call out TV execs, rock out in front of the stage at a Killers concert and stand up to her country's machismo culture.

Transgender Teachers: In Their Own Voices

6:02am March 18, 2018

We asked transgender educators around the country to share a selfie, and tell us what they wish others knew about them. Many say they play vital roles in creating safe spaces for the next generation.

A crushed car sits under a section of a collapsed pedestrian bridge on Friday near Miami. Authorities are still investigating the cause.

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All Victims Recovered In Miami Bridge Collapse, Police Say

5:11am March 18, 2018

by James Doubek

Police recovered five bodies from the wreckage Saturday and said a sixth person died at the hospital. Florida International University said engineers met hours before the collapse to discuss safety.

Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe's memos about his interactions with the president are now in the possession of special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators, according to media reports.

Source: Fired Deputy FBI Director Took Memos, Notes About Interactions With Trump

10:27pm March 17, 2018

Andrew McCabe was fired by Attorney General Jeff Sessions late Friday. On Saturday, Washington, D.C., tried to make sense of the latest developments in the seemingly never-ending Russia saga.

Rowers navigate the Chicago River shortly after it was dyed green Saturday in Chicago. Dyeing the river has been a St. Patrick's Day tradition in the city since 1962.

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U.S. Cities Awash In Green To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

8:13pm March 17, 2018

by Jennifer Gathright

Vice President Pence went to Savannah, Ga., for its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, while the Chicago River and the White House fountain were once again dyed green.

Rihanna, photographed in February, denounced an ad on Snapchat that made light of domestic violence. The company's stock closed down by week's end.

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Snapchat's Stock Sinks After Rihanna Denounces Domestic Violence Ad

7:40pm March 17, 2018

by Amy Held

The ad asked would you rather "slap Rihanna" or "punch Chris Brown." Snapchat pulled the ad, but its stock prices were still down by week's end.

Retired FBI Agent On McCabe Firing: 'Lack Of Candor Is A Serious Offense'

6:43pm March 17, 2018

What does the politically charged firing of deputy directory Andrew McCabe mean for the bureau's morale? NPR's Michel Martin talks to longtime FBI agent and analyst James A. Gagliano.

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In A First, Irish LGBT Organization Leads NYC's St. Paddy's Parade

6:06pm March 17, 2018

An Irish LGBT group marched at the front of New York City's St. Patrick's Day parade for the first time Saturday. Brendan Fay's group, the Lavender and Green Alliance, fought for the opportunity.