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Former CIA Head: Greatest Force For Instability In World Is U.S.

5:54pm November 03, 2017

Former CIA Director Michael Hayden tells Mary Louise Kelly the U.S. has "played a certain role for about 75 years and now no one ... knows whether we are willing to play that role moving forward."

Defense attorneys say the prosecution has presented a twisted picture of the friendship between Sen. Robert Menendez and a Florida eye doctor.

Bribery Scheme Or Just Friends? Sen. Menendez Trial Comes To A Close

5:51pm November 03, 2017

by Joseph Hernandez

The Justice Department alleges Sen. Bob Menendez accepted gifts from a friend including flights, trips to France and the Dominican Republic, and large political contributions.

Dan Rather speaks at the Gotham Independent Film Awards in 2015. His new collection of essays is called What Unites Us.

Dan Rather, An Unlikely Essayist, On 'What Unites Us'

5:44pm November 03, 2017

by Ari Shapiro

Equally optimistic and concerned, the longtime television news anchor — now a Facebook phenomenon — has written a book that doesn't hide his love of country.

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NPR Management Under Fire Over Sexual Harassment Scandal

5:40pm November 03, 2017

by David Folkenflik

NPR is struggling in the aftermath of a sexual harassment scandal that forced out former news boss Mike Oreskes.

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Residents Of Paterson, N.J. — Home To Terror Attack Suspect — Brace For Backlash

5:24pm November 03, 2017

by Joel Rose

This week's arrest of a Paterson, N.J., resident on terrorism charges is the latest blow to the image of this working-class city. But people who live and work there say it's unfair to blame Paterson.

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl (center) arrives at the military courtroom facility for a sentencing hearing at Fort Bragg, N.C., on Friday.

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Bowe Bergdahl's Sentence: No Prison Time

5:11pm November 03, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Bergdahl, who walked off his military post in Afghanistan in 2009 and was held by the Taliban for five years, was dishonorably discharged and will lose his rank and forfeit pay.

U.S. Withdraws From Anti-Corruption Group's Oil And Petroleum Rules

4:54pm November 03, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The U.S. remains committed to fighting corruption, a State Department spokesperson says, after the country stops "domestic implementation" of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort (right) leaves federal court after pleading not guilty following his indictment on federal charges Monday.

As Mueller Picks Up Pace, Capital Roils With Talk Of Pardons And Firing

4:20pm November 03, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

Indictments and a plea agreement in Robert Mueller's investigation have led to reports that the president is considering firing him or disarming him by pardoning the targets of the investigation.

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What exactly is the difference between natural flavoring and artificial flavoring? Turns out the biggest distinction may be in the marketing.

Is 'Natural Flavor' Healthier Than 'Artificial Flavor'?

3:52pm November 03, 2017

by Natalie Jacewicz

These ingredients appear in the nutrition labels of all kinds of foods. But what, exactly, is the difference between them? It turns out the biggest distinction may be in the marketing.

Naturalization candidates take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance in June at the New York Public Library. Over 190 immigrants from 59 countries became American citizens.

How The Diversity Visa Lottery Works

3:52pm November 03, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The suspect in the New York terrorist attack was a native of Uzbekistan who came to the U.S. through a visa lottery program. Now there are calls to end it.

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