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Georgia Gov. Kemp says he won't for the U.S. Senate in next year's midterm
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he is passing on running for the U..S Senate in next year's midterm elections, a blow to Republicans who spent months courting him to challenge Democratic incumbent.
Despite Falling Unemployment, U.S. Wages Stay Stagnant
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Peter Coy, economics editor for Bloomberg, about why pay isn't rising in the U.S., despite a falling unemployment rate.
American Student Otto Warmbier Released From North Korean Prison
by Ann Thompson
College student Otto Warmbier is on his way back to the U.S. after being released by North Korea. In 2016, Warmbier was sentenced to 15 years hard labor by a North Korean court for allegedly stealing a poster. Warmbier's parents say they learned a week ago that their son has been in a coma since shortly after his conviction.
Diesel Vehicles Stay Alive Despite Constant Drama For Car Companies
by Sonari Glinton
Diesel vehicles have caused more than their fair share of drama in the last few years. They have cost Volkswagen billions in fines and judgments. Chrysler is defending itself against allegations of cheating on emissions, and several other companies are still under investigation. But diesel manages to hang on.
Senate Questions Jeff Sessions About Contacts With Russian Officials
The Senate Intelligence Committee questioned Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday about his contacts with Russian officials in Washington, D.C., before he recused himself from investigations related to Russian influence on the 2016 election.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Resigns As Verizon Completes $4.5 Billion Purchase
by Lauren Silverman
Verizon has completed its $4.5 billion purchase of Yahoo, and, as expected, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is resigning. She's turning over control to Tim Armstrong, the former CEO of AOL who is now the head of Oath, a digital media brand that combines the Internet assets of AOL and Yahoo. Verizon sees the acquisition of media content as a way to expand beyond its core wireless business.
House Intel Republican Chris Stewart Responds To Sessions Testimony
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Rep. Chris Stewart, Republican of Utah and member of the House Intelligence Committee, about Attorney General Jeff Session's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Testifies Before Senate Intel Committee
by Carrie Johnson
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee less than a week after the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey raised several questions about Sessions' contacts with Russians in Washington, D.C., before his recusal from the investigation now underway.
Eric Holder Recommends Broad Set Of Changes To Uber's Company Culture
by Yuki Noguchi
Uber released recommendations from former Attorney General Eric Holder about how the company should change its workplace culture. Holder was hired by Uber following an explosive blog post by a female engineer who was propositioned and harassed repeatedly. Her complaints to senior management and human resources were ignored.
Jeff Sessions Faces Questions About Trump's Firing Of James Comey
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday as part of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
White House Continues To Deal With Fallout From Russia Investigation
by Mara Liasson
With Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifying on Capitol Hill, the White House is still grappling with fallout from the Russia investigation and the president's firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Venezuela's Government Cracks Down On Shipments From U.S. Amid Crisis
by Greg Allen
South Florida's large Venezuelan-American community has been actively sending goods to the beleaguered nation for years and a large number of express services have set up shop in Miami. Now, shipments are being intercepted by the government in Venezuela and some goods, including medical supplies, are banned.
Ireland's New Prime Minister Reflects Changing Face Of The Country
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Henry McDonald, who covers Ireland for The Guardian, about the new Irish Prime Minister, who is the son of a Pakistani immigrant, and is openly gay.