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Trump diminishing 'own scope of control' with Rubio in dual roles, says John Bolton
by Michel Martin
Marco Rubio serving as both Secretary of State and national security adviser could be "ultimately disadvantageous" to President Trump, says former adviser John Bolton.
Grocery Bagger Chases Down Thief To Get Customer's Purse Back
The thief must not have known that Juwone Scott is an athlete — he was a weightlifter in the Special Olympics last year. KTBS-TV In Shreveport, La., reports Scott chased the man and got the purse.
Remembering Cokie Roberts, Who Forged A Path For Female Journalists
Cokie Roberts was a pioneering journalist, who helped other women find prominent roles in the industry. Roberts, who died Tuesday at age 75, is remembered by her colleagues and friends.
Cokie Roberts Was Devoted To Her Roman Catholic Faith
by Don Gonyea
In addition to her work as a journalist and author, Cokie Roberts was well known as a prominent Catholic. It was part of her public persona, and she didn't hesitate to criticize the church she loved.
China Is The U.S.'s Top Intelligence Threat, American Officials Say
by Ryan Lucas
Three ex-U.S. intelligence officers recently were convicted or pleaded guilty to spying for China, and the Justice Department brought almost a dozen more cases related to Chinese economic espionage.
Israeli Election: Exit Polls Are Too Close To Call
by Daniel Estrin
National elections were held Tuesday in Israel, and the country's two main political parties are deadlocked. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fate is in limbo.
Tent Courts For Migrant Asylum-Seekers Described As Disorganized
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Lisa Koop of the National Immigrant Justice Center about new courtroom facilities in Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border that are processing asylum claims via teleconference.
Solomon Islands Officials End Ties With Taiwan, Realign With China
NPR's David Greene talks to Tarcisius Kabataulaka of the University of Hawaii about the Solomon Islands switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China.
Germany's Migrant Issues Contribute To Surge In Votes For Far-Right Party
by Rob Schmitz
While centrist politicians in Germany worry about Nazi-era emotions rising again, right-wing voters say they have valid concerns that aren't being met by center-left ruling parties.
Former ABC Broadcaster Sam Donaldson Remembers Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts has died after an influential career covering Washington politics for NPR and ABC. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Roberts' former This Week co-anchor Sam Donaldson about her legacy.
Getty Trust Initiative Will Work To Save Ancient Sites Worldwide
by Mandalit del Barco
The J. Paul Getty Trust will devote $100 million over the next decade to help preserve and promote understanding of the world's cultural history and heritage sites around the world.
Lecturer At The University Of Cambridge Makes Literary Dream Discovery
Annotations on a 17th century copy of Shakespeare's plays were discovered to be written by English poet John Milton. James Scott-Warren of the University of Cambridge explains what the notes reveal.
News Brief: Intelligence On Iran, Israeli Election, Emissions Standards
U.S. satellites said to have detected Iran readying drones before a Saudi oil facility was attacked. Israel's election is too close to call. California to lose waiver to set environmental standards.