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Hillary Clinton's Emails: 5 Questions Answered

11:13am February 05, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Clinton's use of a private email server has become an issue in her presidential bid. Here's what we know about the FBI's investigation, whether she could be charged with a crime and what happens next.

U.S. Presence In Eastern Europe Is Vital, Commanding General Says

10:44am February 05, 2016

To try to deter Russia, President Obama plans to substantially increase heavy weapons deployment in Europe. Renee Montagne talks to Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, the commanding U.S. Army general in Europe.

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Trenches for designated burial sites can be seen on Hart Island.

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Relatives Of Deceased Push For More Access To NYC Potter's Field

10:40am February 05, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

There's a little-known island that serves as a cemetery for the homeless, stillborn babies and unclaimed remains. But visiting the island is a challenge — even for families of the deceased.

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Sean Smith, 10, with his sister Erin, 8, at home on June 4, 1989, the day before her death.

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Gone With A Gunshot, His Little Sister Remains 'Eternally 8'

10:10am February 05, 2016

by NPR Staff

Home alone with his sister, Sean Smith, then 10, stumbled upon a .38 revolver. In a single cataclysmic moment, Smith's sister was dead — and in all the years since, he hasn't lived the accident down.

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Jeb Bush holds a campaign town hall meeting at the Alpine Club on Monday in Manchester, N.H.

Heading Into New Hampshire, GOP 'Front-Runners' Are Anything But

9:34am February 05, 2016

by Robert Siegel

Republican establishment choice Jeb Bush was once the candidate to beat. No more: The success of Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio in the Iowa caucuses puts new pressure on the party mainstream.

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Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., stand next to each before their debate in Durham, N.H. The debate was sponsored by MSNBC.

Last Clash Before N.H. Puts Clinton, Sanders In A Field Of Friendly Fire

7:41am February 05, 2016

by Ron Elving

Hillary Clinton denounced what she called "an artful smear." She challenged Bernie Sanders to identify a vote she had cast or changed to pay off a donor. "Enough is enough," she said.

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at the final debate for Democratic before the New Hampshire primaries at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire on Thursday.

New Hampshire Debate: Clinton, Sanders Split Sharply On 'Progressive'

11:11pm February 04, 2016

by Susan Davis

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders face off Thursday in New Hampshire. It is their first one-on-one debate since former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley dropped out of the race.

Women Blast CDC's Advice To Use Birth Control If Drinking Alcohol

8:07pm February 04, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting flamed for saying that sexually active women should be on birth control if they drink alcohol, or stop drinking before getting pregnant.

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Entrepreneur and pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli laughs during a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Martin Shkreli Takes The Fifth, But Can't Resist Firing Back

7:55pm February 04, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

The former pharmaceutical executive appeared before a House committee hearing on drug prices, and for once tried to stay silent.

Donald Trump Steps Up Attacks After Loss To Ted Cruz In Iowa

7:45pm February 04, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Two days after his loss in Iowa, presidential hopeful Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of his closest rival Ted Cruz.

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