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Quite unlike the other proposals on this list, the Otra Nation concept condemns barriers altogether. Rather than impede movement between regions, its hyperloop transit system would accelerate travel, effectively rendering the border moot.

PHOTOS: The Many Possible Shapes Of Trump's Border Wall

8:06pm April 05, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The bidding period has closed for the companies hoping to design and deliver the president's signature campaign promise. Here's a glimpse of some proposals — from wire mesh to 30-foot pipe organs.

In former national security adviser Susan Rice, Republicans have found a familiar foe. President Trump has tried to turn attention related to the investigation of Russian meddling in the U.S. election toward her.

Trump Picks Strategy To Counter Russia Storyline: Blame Susan Rice

7:49pm April 05, 2017

by Philip Ewing

It took a while to get going, but the White House has settled on its alternative narrative to potential connections between the Trump team and Russia's meddling in the U.S. election.

In Pepsi's new ad, model Kendall Jenner joins a protest march and hands a soda to a police officer. Following a widespread backlash, the company announced on Wednesday that it would halt a wider rollout of the video.

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After Uproar, Pepsi Halts Rollout Of Controversial Protest-Themed Ad

7:11pm April 05, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Pepsi said it was trying to project a message of unity with its ad set at a protest, starring Kendall Jenner. But on Wednesday the company apologized, saying it had missed the mark.

Federal authorities on Wednesday raided a San Gabriel, Calif., business they say fraudulently used a U.S. visa program to obtain green cards for wealthy Chinese investors.

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Feds Raid Suspected $50M Visa Fraud Ring Near Los Angeles

6:39pm April 05, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The FBI alleges the business represented Chinese nationals under a program that awards green cards for investing a half-million dollars in job-creating projects. But the projects were never built.

Congress Set To Extend Troubled 'Veterans' Choice' Program

6:12pm April 05, 2017

Congress on Wednesday is set to extend the troubled VA "Veterans' Choice" program that was intended to fix the long wait times that embarrassed VA officials under then-Secretary Eric Shinseki.

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U.S. And Iraqi Forces Set To Deploy New Tactics In Mosul

6:12pm April 05, 2017

The U.S. and Iraqi forces are changing tactics in the battle to force ISIS from the city of Mosul. Facing resistance and mounting casualties, they're slowing down while keeping ISIS surrounded.

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Students Gina Mathew (from left), Kali Poenitske, Maddie Baden, Trina Paul, Connor Balthazor and Patrick Sullivan at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Kan. When reporters for the student newspaper there dug into the credentials offered by their new prin

Kansas Student Newspaper's Fact Check Results In New Principal's Resignation

6:12pm April 05, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The principal, Amy Robertson, resigned after Pittsburg High School's student paper investigated her claim of having degrees from Corllins University, an entity whose legitimacy has been questioned.

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White House chief strategist Steve Bannon walks toward Marine One before departing from the White House in February.

Trump Chief Strategist Steve Bannon Removed From National Security Council

6:04pm April 05, 2017

Bannon had been elevated to the national security group in an unprecedented move in January. He will retain his role as senior adviser for domestic affairs.

President Trump Meets With King Abdullah Of Jordan

5:54pm April 05, 2017

President Trump met at the White House with King Abdullah of Jordan on Wednesday, in the wake of a gruesome attack on civilians in Syria. The leaders held a joint press conference.

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Kansas High School Student Explains What Led To Ousting Of New Principal

5:54pm April 05, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Gina Mathew, one of the students who led the investigation into the credentials of their new school principal at Pittsburg High School in Kansas.