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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Appointed To Lead Russia Inquiry

9:31pm May 17, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

The Justice Department appointed Robert Mueller to lead the inquiry into Russia's influence on the 2016 presidential election. This comes after FBI Director James Comey was fired last week.

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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell On Special Counsel In Russia Inquiry

9:31pm May 17, 2017

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell about the Justice Department's decision to name a special counsel to lead the inquiry into Russia's involvement in the 2016 election.

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White House Responds To Appointment Of Special Counsel In Russia Probe

9:31pm May 17, 2017

by Mara Liasson

In a statement Wednesday night, President Trump said a thorough investigation will confirm there was "no collusion" between his campaign and any foreign entity during last year's election.

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Former Attorney General John Ashcroft On Special Counsel In Russia Probe

9:31pm May 17, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft about the Justice Department's appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel in the Russia investigation.

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Special Counsel Appointed To Oversee FBI's Investigation Into Russia

9:31pm May 17, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

The Justice Department has appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who served in the George W. Bush and Obama administrations, as special counsel to oversee the agency's Russia investigation.

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Justice Department Names Special Counsel In Russia Investigation

9:31pm May 17, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has named former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate Russian meddling in last year's election.

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Reed is honored at Jupiter Middle School of Technology's Honor Roll Breakfast in Jupiter, Fla. Reed was among about 80 students who received a special honor for getting straight A's.

For Families With Special Needs, Vouchers Bring Choices, Not Guarantees

9:28pm May 17, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

Florida has the most choices of any state for students with special needs: public, private, charter and home schooling. Still, some families can't find a good fit.

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The FDA says blood lead tests manufactured by Magellan Diagnostics can give falsely-low results if they are used with blood drawn from a vein, as opposed to a finger or heel prick.

Common Lead Test Can Give False Results, FDA Warns

9:18pm May 17, 2017

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Common blood tests for lead can give falsely-low results in certain cases, according to a new warning from the Food and Drug Administration.

CIA Director Mike Pompeo departs the Capitol on Tuesday after briefing members of the House Intelligence Committee following reports that President Trump shared classified information with two Russian diplomats during a meeting in the Oval Office.

Commentary: How Trump's Information-Sharing Hurts The Intelligence Community

9:11pm May 17, 2017

by Aki Peritz

The U.S. needs friends to fight terrorism, writes former CIA analyst Aki Peritz, and President Trump's actions are making it harder for the intelligence community to do its job.

A new lawsuit accuses Baylor University football players of drugging and gang-raping young women as part of a hazing or bonding ritual and the Waco, Texas, university of failing to investigate.

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New Lawsuit Alleges Baylor Players Gang-Raped Women As 'Bonding Experience'

8:40pm May 17, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

It's not the first time Baylor University football players have been accused of gang rape. The latest suit alleges that players gang-raped young women, and filmed it, as a hazing or bonding ritual.