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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.
ISIS Says One Of Its Key Leaders Was Killed. Is It True?
A founding member of ISIS, Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, was reportedly killed. The Pentagon said he was the target of a strike, but didn't confirm his death. What does this mean for the Islamic State?
Obama Commutes 111 Prison Sentences; DOJ Working To Clear Backlog
by Carrie Johnson
The prisoners got word on Tuesday that their sentences are being shortened, as a result of the White House's efforts on clemency. Justice Department officials are working through a backlog of cases.
Pre-Immigration Speech, Trump To Meet With Mexico's President
by Sarah McCammon
Donald Trump is expected to give a major speech on immigration Wednesday in Arizona. Before the speech, Trump is to travel to Mexico City to meet with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.
ISIS Says No. 2 In Command Has Been Killed In Syria; Pentagon Assessing Strike
by Dina Temple-Raston
One of the Islamic State's top commanders and the man in charge of disseminating its propaganda, Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, was killed in Aleppo, the group's semi-official Amaq news service announced.
Calls For Maine's Governor To Resign Grow After Voicemail Is Made Public
by Steve Mistler
Maine Gov. Paul LePage is under fire for a series of racial slurs and a profanity-laced voicemail threatening a legislator, who's a Democrat. Maine Republican leaders are refusing to censure him.
After 14 Months Of Trading Barbs, Trump To Meet Mexico's President
by Carrie Kahn
President Enrique Peña Nieto surprised fellow countrymen when he extended an invitation to GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump to meet with him ahead of Trump's immigration speech on Wednesday.
FBI Warns State Election Offices To Be Wary Of Hackers
by Pam Fessler
The FBI and other government security agencies are protecting against cyberattacks that might affect the elections. Hackers tried to gain access to two state voter registration databases this summer.
Mass Graves In Iraq Thought To Hold Members Of Yazidi Minority Killed By ISIS
The AP documented 72 mass graves across Iraq and Syria attributed to ISIS. Renee Montagne talks to Naomi Kikoler who works with populations at risk of genocide for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Perry, Lochte To Compete On 'Dancing With The Stars'
Ex-Texas Gov. Rick Perry ran for president and now he's contestant on Dancing With The Stars. The field also includes Maureen McCormick, who played Marsha on The Brady Bunch and swimmer Ryan Lochte.
Australian Senator Photographed Snoozing On His First Day
Journalist-turned-politician Derryn Hinch showed up in the news slouched down with his eyes closed. Despite that, Hinch says he'll still push for relaxing photographer rules in the Senate.
How Video Game 'Overwatch' Is Trying To Make The Leap To eSport
by Jeff Landa
There's lots of money to be made by turning a video game into a competitive sport, or eSport. There are millions of fans watching video game athletes compete for millions of dollars in prize money.
Rumors Persist That Uzbekistan's Ailing Leader Has Died
President Islam Karimov fell ill over the weekend. His daughter says he's in stable condition. Renee Montagne talks to Steve Swerdlow, director of the Central Asia office of Human Rights Watch.