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Broward Sheriff's Office Says A Shooter Is In Custody After Florida Shooting

5:55pm February 14, 2018

by Greg Allen

Following a shooting on Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla., the Broward Sheriff's office says a shooter is in custody.

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Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly Weighs In On Investigation Into Rob Porter

5:55pm February 14, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Congressman Gerry Connolly, D-Va., about his committee's investigation into Rob Porter, the former White House staff secretary who resigned over accusations of domestic violence.

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Multiple Injuries Reported After Shooting At Florida High School

5:20pm February 14, 2018

by Greg Allen

An active shooter situation was reported at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in the town of Parkland, Fla. The public school system says there are "possible multiple injuries."

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Parkland Mayor Speaks About Shooting At Florida High School

4:53pm February 14, 2018

After a shooting with multiple injuries reported at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Parkland Mayor Christine Hunschofsky about the latest.

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Valentine's Day cards created by artist and activist Tanzila Ahmed tackle Islamophobia with snark and humor.

'You've Hijacked My Heart': Valentines That Fight Islamophobia With Humor

4:50pm February 14, 2018

by Mary Louise Kelly

Activist-artist Tanzila Ahmed's snarky cards challenge stereotypes about Muslim-Americans. "With humor, you're able to sneak into people's consciousness and get them to think differently," she says.

Many classrooms today explore the idea that children learn best through firsthand exploration — choosing their own assignments and working at their own pace.

The Key To Raising A Happy Child

4:47pm February 14, 2018

by Cory Turner

A new book warns parents: Stop micromanaging your kids. Think of yourself less as their boss, and more like a consultant.

Steve Coll's 'Directorate S' Looks At Narrative Of CIA After 2001

4:44pm February 14, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steve Coll, dean of the Columbia School of Journalism, about his new book, Directorate S: The C.I.A and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan, 2001-2016.

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Raphael Sanchez, a chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been charged with stealing immigrants' identities.

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ICE Lawyer Charged With Stealing Immigrants' Identities To Commit Bank Fraud

4:43pm February 14, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

The Justice Department says Raphael Sanchez stole the identities of seven immigrants. Sanchez has reportedly resigned from his post as ICE's chief counsel in Seattle.

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., penned a letter to the White House announcing the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is opening an investigation into its timeline and handling of a scandal involving a top aide.

House Republicans Open Investigation Into White House Handling Of Porter Scandal

3:39pm February 14, 2018

House oversight committee Chairman Trey Gowdy wrote a letter to the White House expressing concerns about contradictions between the FBI director and White House officials over security clearances.

Morales finally got the tenants to get rid of all of the chickens and went to city court to clear it all up. But there she was baffled to find out she was being criminally prosecuted for her tenant's annoying chickens.

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Some California Cities Criminalize Nuisance Code Violations

3:25pm February 14, 2018

by Eric Westervelt

A lawsuit filed Tuesday aims to halt what it sees as the criminalization of minor property code violations, which can hit homeowners with thousands of dollars in cost recovery fees.

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