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Looking back on the life and legacy of sculptor Richard Serra
by Chloe Veltman
The great American sculptor died on Tuesday at his home in New York on the North Fork of Long Island. He was 85.
Trump Says Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson Is Still On The Job
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and Eliana Johnson, national political reporter for Politico, about former national security adviser Michael Flynn's plea deal, the Republican tax plan and the future of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
White House Appears To Be One Step Closer To First Legislative Victory
by Scott Horsley
President Trump tweeted this morning that the Republican tax bill is "getting better and better" as Senate GOP leaders appear to have the votes to pass its tax overhaul measure. This would be the White House's first major legislative victory.
FIFA Announces Final Draw For 2018 World Cup
On Friday, FIFA announced the World Cup final draw for next year's event in Russia. So now that the match-ups have been set, who has an easy path to the final, who's in the Group of Death, and who should Americans root for since the U.S. will not be in it?
Verdict In Kate Steinle Case Sparks Debate Over Sanctuary Cities Again
by Scott Shafer
On Thursday, a San Francisco jury found an undocumented immigrant not guilty of murder in the death of Kate Steinle. Now, federal officials say they will move quickly to take custody of the man as the case again becomes fodder in the nation's battle over immigration and sanctuary cities.
Former Federal Prosecutor Says Charlottesville Response Was A 'Series Of Failures'
by Sandy Hausman
Last summer, white nationalists and counterprotesters both found themselves in Charlottesville, Va. The white nationalist rally turned deadly. Now a former federal prosecutor says the law enforcement response to the event was a "series of failures."
Under GOP Plan Tech Companies Would Receive Big Tax Breaks
by Aarti Shahani
Republicans say their tax proposal will get companies to bring their overseas profits back to the U.S. They say it will lead to more hiring and higher wages. Big tech companies like Microsoft and Apple stand to be the largest beneficiaries of these corporate tax changes But already they have plenty of cash available for new investment. So critics say they'll use the tax breaks instead to benefit investors not workers.
'The Disaster Artist' Is The Best Movie About A Bad Movie
by Bob Mondello
Tommy Wiseau's The Room has inspired a cult following, a video game and a "making-of" memoir. Now, the memoir has been turned into a movie, directed by and starring James Franco. It's called The Disaster Artist.
Pope Francis Addresses Rohingya Refugees By Name In Bangladesh
by Sylvia Poggioli
Pope Francis met Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh today. He asked for their forgiveness for all the harm they've endured and, for the first time during his trip, he uttered their name in public.