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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
Society Hits A New Low: The 'Selfieccino'
A cafe in London lets customers drink their own faces, by sending a machine your picture, Reuters reports. The image shows up in the froth of your cappuccino.
News Brief: Senate Passes Tax Plan, Puerto Rico Update
The Senate has passed the Republican tax plan, which goes back to the House Wednesday after a procedural snag. We look at what it means for average Americans. Also, an update on Puerto Rico.
NTSB Investigates Why Amtrak Train Derailed, Killing At Least 3 People
Steve Inskeep talks to ex-National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman about what investigators are looking for while trying to understand why a train derailed in Washington state.
Republicans Appear To Have All The Votes To Pass Tax Plan
by Mara Liasson
If nothing else goes wrong for them, Republicans will pass a final tax overhaul bill this week. The House votes Tuesday and the Senate votes sometime after House lawmakers.
Trump Details Areas Where His Administration Views China As A Threat
by Rob Schmitz
China's initial response came from its embassy in Washington calling the administration's national security report "self-serving" and contradictory of its past inclination to partner with China.
Republican Tax Measure Would Have A Big Impact On U.S. Corporations
The tax bill speeding through Congress would dramatically reduce the tax rate for U.S. corporations. David Greene talks to Jennifer Blouin of the Wharton School of Business about the possible changes.
Federal Officials Are In Washington State To Probe Amtrak Derailment
by Will James
The images from the derailment are dramatic: train cars dangling over a busy freeway — some strewn down a hill side while others turned on their side. At least three people died in the derailment.
Morning News Brief: Amtrak Derailment Probe, House Tax Vote
At least 3 people were killed Monday when an Amtrak train derailed in Washington. And, lawmakers in the House are expected to vote Tuesday on the Republican tax bill with the Senate soon to follow.