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Devoted Volunteers Keep History Of Pennsylvania Rail Company On Track

4:50pm December 12, 2016

by Eleanor Klibanoff

Once the largest U.S. rail company, the Pennsylvania Railroad ceased operations nearly half a century ago. But volunteers are researching and protecting that history at the station in Lewiston, Pa.

U.S. intelligence agencies charge that operatives with ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin's (above) administration hacked private Clinton and Democratic National Committee emails during the presidential election and released them via WikiLeaks.

Why FBI And CIA Could Differ About Motive For Russian Election Hacks

4:42pm December 12, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Current and former national security officials say the apparent disagreement about the intent of Russian hacks before the U.S. presidential election is unusual in a matter of such national import.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky heads to his office from the Senate floor last month.

McConnell, Differing With Trump, Says He Has 'Highest Confidence' In Intel Agencies

4:37pm December 12, 2016

The Senate GOP leader said he agrees that Russian involvement in the U.S. election needs to be investigated, said "the Russians are not our friends" and expressed confidence in the CIA.

After President-elect Donald Trump's conversation with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen (right), and his subsequent suggestion that the One China policy could be reconsidered, a Chinese government spokesman warned that if the policy "is interfered with or

After Four Mostly Quiet Decades, One China Policy Is Thrust Into Spotlight

4:00pm December 12, 2016

by Rob Schmitz

A single phone call has made the policy a central issue as Donald Trump prepares to assume office. The president-elect says he doesn't think the U.S. should feel bound by it.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin (right), and Rex Tillerson, the head of ExxonMobil, smile during a signing ceremony for an oil agreement in Sochi, Russia, in 2011. Tillerson is widely reported to be President-elect Donald Trump's favored choice for secretar

How Russia Went From Uniting To Dividing U.S. Politics

3:58pm December 12, 2016

by Greg Myre

When the Soviet Union collapsed on Christmas Day 1991, it appeared Moscow would no longer dominate U.S. foreign policy. A quarter-century later, Russia has emerged as a hugely divisive presence.

Director of the National Intelligence James Clapper speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in February.

The Russian Hacking Controversy: What We Do And Don't Know

3:45pm December 12, 2016

by Philip Ewing

The email hacking case seems to perfectly correspond with the state of politics: tense, paranoid, zero-sum and subjective. Here's a look at where things stand.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speak during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis on Oct. 9.

Contrary To Trump's Tweet, Russian Hacking Came Up Before Election (A Lot)

3:13pm December 12, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Donald Trump asked Monday morning why Russian hacking wasn't "brought up before the election." It was. Many times. But intelligence agencies hadn't said the hackers aimed to help Trump — until now.

President-elect Donald Trump has the power, and has shown a willingness, to effect change in ways critics charge is bullying.

Donald Trump: Strong Leader Or Dangerous Authoritarian?

11:31am December 12, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Critics worry that the president-elect has authoritarian tendencies. With a tweet, he can hurt a company's stock or incite threats against a labor leader. His supporters say fears are overblown.

How Investing In Preschool Beats The Stock Market, Hands Down

11:00am December 12, 2016

by Eric Westervelt

A new study on high-quality early learning programs shows a robust long-term return on investment. The most potent ingredients? Parental engagement and empathy.

Bobo gives her mother a kiss. Her mother can't talk or move her arms or legs.

Caring For A Loved One At Home Can Have A Steep Learning Curve

7:41am December 12, 2016

by Taunya English

People caring for someone at home often have zero training. Many learn on the fly, and some states are passing laws to make sure caregivers get at least basic instruction in home care.

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