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Richard Spencer speaks at the Texas A&M University campus in December 2016.

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Richard Spencer Leads Group Protesting Sale Of Confederate Statue

2:29pm May 14, 2017

by James Doubek

The white nationalist led protesters seeking to defend a statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday. "We are white, we are a people, we will not be replaced!" Spencer yelled.

A screenshot of the warning screen ransomware attack, as captured by a computer user in Taiwan, seen Saturday.

Repercussions Continue From Global Ransomware Attack

1:45pm May 14, 2017

by James Doubek

The latest global cyberattack is believed to be the biggest extortion attack recorded, with more than 200,000 people affected in 150 countries. But ransomware has been around for years.

Hyundai Motor Co. vehicles sit on display for sale on the lot of in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Automakers Feeling Squeeze From Investors Despite Strong Sales

1:24pm May 14, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

After two record sales years, investors are worrying about the health of the auto industry, especially as automakers are looking toward the future.

Lois Durso, left, holds a picture of her daughter, Roya. Marianne Karth, right, holds a picture of her daughters, AnnaLeah and Mary.

Moms Who Lost Daughters In Truck Underride Collisions Push for Greater Safety

11:12am May 14, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

Lois Durso's daughter was killed instantly in 2004 when her car lost control in a blizzard and slid under the side of a truck trailer. Marianne Karth lost two daughters in a truck accident in 2013.

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The social media site of the Changshai Intermediate People's Court showed a photo it said showed the trial of human rights lawyer Xie Yang.

For Family Of Embattled Chinese Lawyer, A Long Road To Safety — With U.S. Help

10:07am May 14, 2017

by Anthony Kuhn

U.S. diplomats staged a rare intervention to rescue the family of a Chinese human rights lawyer. It offers clues, and raises questions, about the Trump administration's human rights approach in China.

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Fidget spinners come in different colors from a lot of different companies, but the basic one has three prongs centered around a circle with barrings in the middle.

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Whirring, Purring Fidget Spinners Provide Entertainment, Not ADHD Help

10:00am May 14, 2017

by Wynne Davis

They're kids' new best friend and some teachers' worst nightmare. And despite being marketed to help ease anxiety and ADHD, one expert says there's no research to support that claim.

President Donald Trump gives the commencement address for the Class of 2017 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday.

At Liberty, Trump Calls Critics 'Pathetic,' Praises Putting 'Faith Into Action'

8:48am May 14, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

For his first commencement speech as president, Donald Trump chose Liberty University, a bastion of evangelical support during the 2016 campaign.

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West Philadelphia Cemetery Welcomes Community Gardeners

7:57am May 14, 2017

by Peter Crimmins

A historic cemetery in Philadelphia is asking community members to plant miniature gardens on top of the graves, and the response has so far been overwhelming.

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After Indian Immigrant Was Shot Dead, Indian-Americans Rethink Kansas Life

7:57am May 14, 2017

by Arun Venugopal

After being encouraged to emigrate during the cold war, when America was hungry for people with tech skills, some Indian-Americans no longer feel welcome and are rethinking life in the U.S.

President Donald Trump meets with Dr. Henry Kissinger, former secretary of state and national security adviser under President Richard Nixon, in the Oval Office on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

This Isn't 'Another Watergate' But It Plays As One On TV – And On Twitter

7:00am May 14, 2017

by Ron Elving

Watergate happened before many Americans alive today were born. But President Trump was in his later 20s at the time and surely recalls the traumatic events that ruined a president.