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In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
by Greg Allen
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
U.K. Expels 23 Russian Diplomats
British Prime Minister Theresa May says she is expelling 23 Russian diplomats from the U.K. The move follows the poisoning of the Russian former spy and his daughter in Britain last week.
Projections Show An Aging U.S. Population
by Hansi Lo Wang
Older people will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history by 2035, according to new projections by the Census Bureau. Aging baby boomers are one of the main drivers of this trend.
Rex Tillerson's Firing As Secretary Of State Continues To Reverberate
Rachel Martin talks to Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and his replacement Mike Pompeo, who needs Senate confirmation.
Pennsylvania Special Election Too Close To Call
by Scott Detrow
A closely-watched special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District remains too close to call, but Democrat Conor Lamb declared victory over Republican Rick Saccone.
Salisbury Residents Want More Information On Nerve Agent Used
by Joanna Kakissis
Residents of Salisbury in the west of England say they are angry at delays in warning them about the potential danger from nerve agents, following the poisoning of a Russian exile in the city.
How Will The U.K. Respond To Former Spy's Poisoning?
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said it's "highly likely" that Russia was behind the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the U.K. David Greene talks with retired British diplomat Lord Peter Ricketts.
Gina Haspel Faces Questions Over CIA Role In Torture
by Greg Myre
President Trump is nominating Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel to take over the agency, but she may face a tough Senate confirmation over her past roles.
Koch-Funded Group Focuses On Lifetime Appointments Of Judges
by Carrie Johnson
Americans For Prosperity, a conservative group, is pouring resources into energizing its grassroots activists in 36 states around the issue of confirming federal judges for lifetime appointments.
NFL Replacement Players Get Super Bowl Rings
Former Washington NFL replacement player Tony Robinson will receive a Super Bowl ring more than 30 years after helping the team win the 1987 Super Bowl as a scab player.
Former CIA Lawyer Defends Gina Haspel's Role At Agency
After Sept. 11, Gina Haspel, nominated to run the CIA, was involved in the agency's torture program. NPR's David Greene speaks to John Rizzo, who was the CIA's acting general counsel.
News Brief: Trump's CIA Director Pick, Pennsylvania Election, School Walkouts
President Trump intends to tap Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel to lead the agency, despite a controversial past. Also, we have the latest on the Pennsylvania congressional election.