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Police called in to break up confrontations at UCLA campus protest
Police were called to the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles after fighting broke out this morning between some pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters.
Sen. Ben Cardin Reacts To Trump's 'New York Times' Interview
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland about the long interview President Trump gave the paper on Wednesday. Cardin is the senior Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee.
The Case Of Charlie Gard Divides Doctors And Parents
by Joanna Kakissis
Should parents or doctors have the final say when treating critically ill children? It's a question that's being hotly debated in Britain with the case of Charlie Gard.
Report: Trump Administration Wants To 'Outsource Afghanistan To Mercenaries'
Steve Inskeep asks Mark Perry of The American Conservative about his article that says some in the Trump administration want to use more contractors in Afghanistan.
Rep. Warren Davidson On Rifts Between Republicans
David Greene talks with Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio about divisions within the Republican Party over health care and the budget.
What To Expect When The Biggest Oil Company In The World Goes Public
by Noel King
Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world, is owned by the Saudi government. And it's set to go public in the coming year.
Morning News Brief: Trump Blasts Sessions, DeVos Talks To Conservative Activists
In a new interview, President Trump criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Also, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos faces protesters in Colorado, and ICE agents say their work has recently changed.
ICE 'Not Apologizing' For Aggressive Tactics
by John Burnett
Arrests of people who are in the U.S. illegally are way up in Texas — and immigrant rights groups don't like it. Immigration agents, however, say they're just enforcing the law.
Logging Opens Dispute Between The EU And Poland
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
The Polish government's decision to allow logging in one of Europe's last remaining primeval forests has led to a bitter fight between Warsaw and the European Union.
Reality Show Crew Robbed At Gunpoint
A crew for a reality show was robbed at gunpoint in Oakland, Calif. The thieves took equipment valued at $50,000.
The Dangers Of Camping
A woman in Idaho was camping and woke up to find that her foot was in a bear's mouth. She yelled and the bear ran. The camper wasn't hurt but the bear left saliva behind.