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Why more than 1,000 sea lions are lounging at Pier 39 in San Francisco
That's double the numbers that usually show up on the custom floating piers — and a number that hasn't been seen since the early 90s. It turns out a large school of anchovy is the appeal.
New Legislation To Outlaw Failing To Report Sexual Abuse In Olympic Sports
by Alexandra Starr
President Trump is expected to sign legislation that makes failure to report sexual assault in Olympic sports a crime. It's a response to the biggest sex abuse scandal in U.S. sports history.
Israeli Police Call For Netanyahu's Indictment
by Daniel Estrin
Israeli police have recommended that prosecutors indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges. He denies the allegations and vows to stay in office.
Kansas Governors: Teenagers Yes, Dogs No
A Kansas man filed papers for his dog to run for governor after seeing reports about teenagers running, because there is no age requirement. But Kansas' secretary of state said no to the dog.
There Are 2 Very Different Adam Rippons
One is an Olympic figure skater and the other is a video game developer. The game developer has been getting a lot of tweets this week.
ANC Tells President Jacob Zuma It's Time To Step Down
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
President Jacob Zuma has been facing mounting pressure from the African National Congress to leave after nine years in office — which have been overshadowed by widespread accusations of corruption.
Kuwait Conference Aims To Raise Funds To Rebuild Iraq Post-ISIS
by Jane Arraf
Secretary of State Tillerson is at the meetings on rebuilding Iraq after the fight against ISIS. People say raising the money is necessary to keep radical militants from taking hold there again.
Senators Will Question Intelligence Chiefs At Committee Hearing
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, who is among the Senators who will question the leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies at a hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill.
Oxfam Workers Accused Of Sexually Exploiting Haiti Quake Survivors
Rachel Martin talks to Bocchit Edmond, the Haitian ambassador to the United Kingdom, who wants the Oxfam officials involved to be publicly identified and prosecuted.
Trump Hosts Infrastructure Meeting With State And Local Officials
Rachel Martin talks to Mayor Jeff Longwell of Wichita, Kan., who attended President Trump's meeting held to pass along information in his $1.7 trillion plan to rebuild the nation's road and bridges.