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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
by Michel Martin
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Facebook Shuts Down Hundreds Of Accounts Backed By Iran, Russia
by Alina Selyukh
Facebook identified and shut down more than 650 malicious accounts originating in Iran and others that were Russian-backed accounts. Twitter has suspended 284 accounts for "coordinated manipulation."
Nabisco Repackages Animal Crackers, Setting Wild Animals Free
Lions and other wild animals are roaming free on the box for Barnum's Animals. For more than a century, the animal cracker packaging has shown the mighty beasts locked behind bars in a circus boxcar.
Dozens Die In Europe's Record Number Of Measles Cases
Europe is facing a record-high measles outbreak — with nearly 41,000 cases so far this year. David Greene talks to Dr. Siddhartha Datta of the World Health Organization to learn more.
2 Ex-Trump Confidants: Cohen Pleads Guilty, Jury Convicts Manafort
Once part of President Trump's inner circle, they are now the president's biggest liabilities. David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal about what he calls a "Watergate moment."
Cities Turn To An Innovative Method To Help With Rat Abatement
by Isaiah Thompson
Dry ice, used to chill cocktails and create that smoky effect at haunted houses, is being used to exterminate rats. Cities are using federally approved "rat ice" to help abate the rodent population.
Cohen, Manafort Case Results Are An Extraordinary Moment For Trump
David Greene talks to Michael Isikoff, chief investigative correspondent for Yahoo New, about the historical context of Tuesday's verdict in the Paul Manafort trial and Michael Cohen's guilty plea.
As Trade Talks Resume, U.S. To Slap China With New Round Of Tariffs
by Rob Schmitz
New U.S. tariffs on China are set to go into effect Thursday on $16 billion worth of Chinese goods. Beijing is expected to respond immediately with tariffs on the same amount of U.S. products.
In Zimbabwe, All Eyes Are On The Constitutional Court
by Eyder Peralta
On Wednesday, the court hears the opposition's challenge to the recent presidential election. The Movement for Democratic Change narrowly lost to the incumbent and alleges "gross mathematical errors."
Scientists In Canada Want Answers To STEVE
Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement is the purple ribbon of light that streak across the night sky in parts of Canada. Scientists want to know where the energy the causes it comes from.
Victim Advocates Of Clergy Abuse Say They Won't Bury the Past
by Tom Gjelten
The Catholic Church argues that much of the child sexual abuse to be revealed last week happened before reforms of the early 2000s. But victim advocates question whether that's a proper conclusion.
'Crazy Rich Asians' Changes How Asian Males Are Viewed
by Ashley Westerman
Hollywood has long perpetuated negative stereotypes of Asian men, including reducing them to nerdy, unattractive punchlines. The movie's success may signal a new era with Asian men in leading roles.
Morning News Brief: Paul Manafort And Michael Cohen Cases
Former Trump campaign chairman Manafort was convicted by a jury on 8 charges. And the president's former attorney pleaded guilty to 8 charges. Facebook shuts down a massive disinformation campaign.