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Mary Rich, the mother of slain DNC staffer Seth Rich, gives a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 1, 2016. Seth Rich was gunned down walking through a D.C. neighborhood in July 2016. Some have theorized, without proof, that his death was related

Unproved Claims Re-Emerge Around DNC Staffer's Death: Here's What You Should Know

6:37pm May 17, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Seth Rich was a young staffer at the Democratic National Committee, shot near his home in July 2016. Here's why the story — and the conspiracy around it — keep resurfacing.

It's far too soon to make a definitive judgment about whether any laws have been broken in connection with the president's contacts with James Comey, the FBI director he fired a week ago.

'It's Falling Out Of The Trees,' Former Prosecutor Says Of Obstruction Evidence

6:00pm May 17, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

It's too soon to determine whether obstruction of justice laws may have been broken in President Trump's conversations with James Comey. A D.C. defense lawyer says the key issue is Trump's intent.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivers a a statement on Iran last month at the State Department.

Trump Administration Upholds Iran Sanctions Waiver, Keeping Nuclear Deal Alive

4:57pm May 17, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The U.S. will continue to waive some sanctions against Iran, a key aspect of the agreement negotiated by the Obama administration and other world powers.

Several Democratic Lawmakers Raise Trump Impeachment After Comey Memo

4:37pm May 17, 2017

by Scott Detrow

An increasing number of rank-and-file House Democrats have begun to call for impeachment. But Democratic leaders are hesitant to embrace the idea, and Republicans are mostly standing by Trump.

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Russian President Putin Claims Trump Did Not Reveal Secrets To Officials

4:37pm May 17, 2017

by Lucian Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin says President Trump didn't reveal any secrets during last week's meeting with the Russian foreign minister and ambassador, and Putin said he could provide a record of the conversation to prove it.

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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell Responds To Reports Of Comey Memo

4:37pm May 17, 2017

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, about the memos written by former FBI Director James Comey pertaining to conversations he had with President Trump.

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Trump Denounces Media Coverage In Coast Guard Academy Commencement

4:37pm May 17, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump is pushing back defiantly after a week of negative news stories. Speaking to graduates at the Coast Guard Academy, Trump said adversity only makes you stronger.

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Lawmakers Issue Requests For Comey's Memo Regarding Flynn Investigation

4:37pm May 17, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

Congressional Republicans are saying investigations into President Trump's alleged actions with regard to the FBI should be given the time and space they require. Some suggest Trump — neither an experienced politician nor an attorney — simply did not understand the implications of his conversation with former Director James Comey. Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary Committee joined the Senate Intelligence and House Oversight Committees requesting copies of Comey's memo.

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GOP Rep. James Comer Reacts To Calls For Comey Memos

4:37pm May 17, 2017

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Kentucky Rep. James Comer, a Republican on the House Oversight Committee, about the memos written by former FBI Director James Comey.

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Star Player's Injury Prompts Calls To Tighten NBA Rules

4:37pm May 17, 2017

by Tom Goldman

An injury to a star player following an aggressive defensive play has changed the tenor of the NBA playoffs. An uproar has ensued over whether the move was intentional and whether the league should tighten its rules.