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Panel Dismisses 47 Russians' Appeal To Be Allowed Into Winter Olympics

10:38pm February 08, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The Court of Arbitration for Sport affirms that 47 Russian athletes and coaches should not be allowed to participate in Pyeongchang, with hours to go before the opening ceremony.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis pictured speaking at the White House Wednesday. He said Thursday that "Dreamers" in the military won't be deported.

National

Mattis: 'Dreamers' In The Miliary Won't Be Deported

10:23pm February 08, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

Some young immigrants who had been allowed to join the armed forces are still waiting for basic training and feared their legal status would expire before they could serve.

National

Maine Dairy Drivers Settle Overtime Case That Hinged On An Absent Comma

10:11pm February 08, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

"For want of a comma" in a state labor law, a federal appeals court had said that a group of Maine dairy drivers were eligible for overtime pay. A $5 million settlement has been reached.

World News

North Korea Holds Military Parade, Shows Off Weapons Ahead Of Olympic Opening

7:18pm February 08, 2018

by Elise Hu

On the eve of the opening ceremony for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea, North Korea staged a giant military parade in its capital. Its showing of military force might justify its playing nice in the South, where a joint North-South orchestra performed together in one of the cities hosting the games.

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Putin's Most Prominent Opponent Says There's No Doubt Kremlin Interfered In 2016 Election

7:18pm February 08, 2018

by Lucian Kim

The leading opposition politician in Russia says he doesn't have the slightest doubt that the Kremlin interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

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Politics & Government

Chief Of Staff John Kelly Faces Questions On Immigration Comments, Handling Of Staff

7:18pm February 08, 2018

by Tamara Keith

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is facing questions about his handling of abuse allegations against a senior White House staffer, but this is not the first time Kelly has come under fire.

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Politics & Government

After Rob Porter Resigns, Former WH Secretary Lisa Brown Discusses Position's Importance

7:18pm February 08, 2018

White House staff secretary Rob Porter has resigned after accusations that he abused his ex-wives. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former staff secretary Lisa Brown about the importance of the job in a presidential administration.

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Republican Rep. Mo Brooks Says Americans Can't Afford Latest Spending Bill

7:18pm February 08, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., a member of the House Freedom Caucus, about the spending bill currently in front of Congress that would increase spending and add to the national deficit.

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Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley Says He Won't Vote For Senate Spending Proposal

7:18pm February 08, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Congressman Joe Crowley of New York, who is chair of the Democratic Caucus, about the Senate budget deal which doesn't include anything on immigration, and what it would mean for House Democrats.

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White House Is Reviewing Democratic Memo That Responds To GOP Allegations

7:18pm February 08, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

The White House is reviewing a Democratic memo that responds to Republicans allegations of purported FBI abuses of surveillance powers.

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