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Former U.S. Diplomat Weighs In On State Department Dissent Cable

5:29pm February 01, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews former U.S. diplomat John Brady Kiesling about how a dissent channel works and responds to the White House message to career diplomats that they should "either get with the program or they can go."

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BET Continues To Redefine Brand With Nelson Mandela Miniseries

5:29pm February 01, 2017

by Eric Deggans

The new BET miniseries, Madiba, starring Laurence Fishburne as Nelson Mandela, premieres Wednesday night. BET says the show is at the heart of their Black History Month programming. The show is also part of the latest attempt to redefine the BET brand with high quality scripted shows.

Trump Tells GOP To 'Go Nuclear' If Democrats Block Supreme Court Nominee

5:01pm February 01, 2017

by Ailsa Chang

President Trump encouraged Senate Republicans to "go nuclear" if Democrats filibuster his Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch. But it's not clear either side is prepared to take things that far and upend Senate order.

Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., center, nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, is seen with Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, before his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Jan. 24.

Senate Republicans Defy Democrats' Boycott To Advance Trump Nominees

4:47pm February 01, 2017

by Arnie Seipel

Republicans suspended committee rules this morning to advance the nominations for Health and Human Services and Treasury. Democrats staged another boycott over Trump's pick for the EPA.

Players who headed a lot of balls — an average of 124 in two weeks — were three times more likely to get a concussion compared to soccer players who rarely headed.

With Concussion Risk In Soccer, Headers May Kick It Up A Notch

4:43pm February 01, 2017

by Jessica Boddy

While a large number of the concussions in soccer come from players knocking skulls, heading the ball poses its own threat, a study finds.

President Trump, flanked by Omarosa Manigault and House and Urban Development Secretary nominee Ben Carson, holds an African-American History Month "listening session" on Wednesday.

In Black History Month 'Listening Session,' Trump Lashes Out At Media

4:13pm February 01, 2017

by Brian Naylor

At the start of the meeting, President Trump called the media "the opposition." Attendees included Housing Secretary nominee Ben Carson and Darrell Scott, who discussed violence in Chicago.

President Trump's executive order is particularly difficult for airlines based in the Middle East, which have to check the birthplaces of all their crew members.

After Travel Ban, Airlines Scramble To Reroute Crew Members

3:34pm February 01, 2017

by David Schaper

Airlines employ people from all over the world, including staff from countries barred by Trump's immigration order. Now they're hurrying to reroute flight attendants who could be affected.

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President Trump made clear on Wednesday that he would like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to change the chamber's rules if necessary to confirm his Supreme Court nominee.

President Trump To Senate Leader: 'Go Nuclear' To Confirm Gorsuch

3:25pm February 01, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Seeking quick approval of his Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, Trump wants Mitch McConnell to pull out all the stops if necessary.

An image from the Victoria Islamic Center shows the mosque after a devastating fire last weekend. The congregation has received support and donations topping $1 million.

Donations To Burned Texas Mosque Top $1 Million In Outpouring Of Support

3:14pm February 01, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The financial support mirrors the Texas community's efforts to support the mosque: Four churches and a synagogue have offered to host Muslim services.

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If Confirmed, Would Neil Gorsuch Rule Contrary To Trump's Policies?

3:13pm February 01, 2017

Legal expert Jeffrey Rosen says of the Supreme Court nominee: "If he thought that individual liberty was threatened by presidential or congressional overreaching, then he would step in."

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