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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.

Bertha Ngumbi, mother of five children who are all now grown, at her farm in Kenya. She's sifting through beans to get rid of bad ones and stones. The cows' and goats' houses are behind her.

Why I Stopped Getting Mad At My Tough Love Mama

7:00am May 14, 2017

by Esther Ngumbi

She wanted my four siblings and me to work hard. We wanted to play. But as an adult, I'm glad she was the kind of mom she was.

A mother recognizes one of her traits in her daughter.

A Mother Finds Joy In Helping A Child Navigate Their Shared Traits

5:00am May 14, 2017

by Michelle Nijhuis

An unexpectedly rich reward of motherhood is the chance to show your child how to deal with traits passed down from you. A third-generation perfectionist and her daughter compare notes on Mr. P.

Graduate cap weight pulls a student down a mountain.

Can't Pay Your Student Loans? The Government May Come After Your House

3:44am May 14, 2017

by Bobby Allyn

A new federal program in 19 cities around the country allows the government to sue for unpaid student loan debt.

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Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, while testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats.

Trump Says It's Possible He Could Pick A Replacement For Comey In Less Than A Week

8:14pm May 13, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

The White House is moving swiftly to fill the vacancy left by sacked FBI Director James Comey. President Donald Trump told reporters he may find a replacement by the end of the coming week.

Cyber Security Experts Say Malware Used In Friday's Attack Is Especially Malicious

6:52pm May 13, 2017

by Jim Kane

Cybersecurity professionals from more than 100 countries are working to restore computer systems that were paralyzed by Friday's unprecedented global ransomware attack.

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Trump Delivers His First Commencement Address As President At Liberty University

6:52pm May 13, 2017

Leaders at the evangelical Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. were among President Trump's earliest supporters. On Saturday, Trump gave his first commencement address as president at the university.

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Comey's Removal Started A Whirlwind Week Of Politics

6:52pm May 13, 2017

In a stunning development this week, President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Here's a look back at the biggest takeaways from this week in politics.

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For Some Moms, Posting Bail Means They Can Spend Mother's Day With Their Families

6:52pm May 13, 2017

by Cheryl Corley

Many mothers awaiting trial remain in jail because they can't afford bail. This week, a number of organizations are working to post bail so these women can be home with their families on Mother's Day.

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What Are The Implications Of Seeking Tougher Sentences For Drug Crimes?

6:52pm May 13, 2017

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Marc Mauer of the Sentencing Project and Marc Levin of Right on Crime about the possible impacts of seeking the strongest possible charges for drug crimes.

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