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After Florida Shooting, There's A Renewed Push To Change Gun Laws

7:44am February 21, 2018

President Trump said he's signed a memo directing the Justice Department to develop regulations to ban bump stocks, as Florida students press state legislators on passing new gun control measures.

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Chinese Food Deliverer Illegally Enters Lincoln Tunnel

6:23am February 21, 2018

New Yorker Bruce Lee was delivering orders when he said his Waze navigation aid misguided him. He biked into the Lincoln Tunnel but was arrested because bikes are banned from the tunnel.

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50 Years Ago, How A Small Alabama Town Pioneered The First 911 Call

6:12am February 21, 2018

by Andrew Yeager

In January 1968, the FCC and AT&T announced a plan for an emergency telephone number. But the Alabama Telephone Company decided to get out ahead of the feds and set up its own system.

Chris Bourque of the United States misses a shot on Czech goalie Pavel Francouz in a penalty shootout that ended their quarterfinals match at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The Czech Republic won, 3-2.

U.S. Men's Hockey Team Is Bounced From Olympic Tournament After Losing Shootout

1:37am February 21, 2018

by Bill Chappell

American Jim Slater scored an equalizing shorthanded goal 30 minutes into the match. That helped bring on overtime — and a fateful penalty shootout.

Bronze medalist Lindsey Vonn, right, celebrates on the podium with gold medalist Sofia Goggia of Italy, center, and silver medalist Ragnhild Mowinckel of Norway, after the women's downhill in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Lindsey Vonn Wins Bronze Medal In Downhill At Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

11:39pm February 20, 2018

by Bill Chappell

In the downhill at what's believed to be her final Olympics, Lindsey Vonn hit speeds of nearly 70 mph as she scorched down the mountain. "I gave it all today, skied a great race," she said.

Past practices offer few clues about where special counsel Robert Mueller might take the Russia probe — and then what might happen when it's over.

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What Could Be Coming Next In Robert Mueller's Russia Investigation

11:26pm February 20, 2018

NPR's Embedded asks what the special counsel's track record could suggest about the road ahead for the special counsel, the White House and Congress.

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Special Counsel Robert Mueller Secures Another Guilty Plea

9:05pm February 20, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

Special counsel Robert Mueller has secured another guilty plea, from a lawyer who lied to the FBI last year. But President Trump continues to attack the investigation, even as it intensifies.

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Trump's Responses To Florida Shooting And WH Scandals Under Scrutiny

9:05pm February 20, 2018

by Mara Liasson

President Trump responded to the indictment of Russian nationals over interference in the 2016 campaign with tweets blaming President Obama for not stopping the interference and insisting it did not change the outcome of the election. Trump's responses to the shooting in Florida and recent White House scandals are also under scrutiny.

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Russian Bots Are Spreading False Information After The Florida Shooting

9:05pm February 20, 2018

by Aarti Shahani

It's known that Russian groups used Facebook and other social media platforms to spread false information during the 2016 election, but now Russian bots are doing the same after the Florida shooting. So, how are tech giants thinking about tackling these issues and making sure the same thing doesn't happen in this year's midterm election?

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Palestinian Authority President No Longer Wants U.S. To Lead Peace Efforts

9:05pm February 20, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, angry over the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, wants other countries to lead peace efforts now. He is making his case to the U.N. Security Council.

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