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An ATF agent poses with homemade rifles, or "ghost guns," at an agency field office in Glendale, Calif. There's a growing industry of companies that sell gun kits, instructions and do-it-yourself components online to help people build their own guns.

National

Do-It-Yourself 'Ghost Guns' Bypass Background Checks And Firearm Registration

5:27pm November 21, 2017

by Brian Mann

When Kevin Neal went on his deadly shooting rampage last week in California, he used "ghost guns": homemade weapons built from kits and instructions found on the Internet.

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World News

Search For Missing Argentinean Submarine And Crew Continues

4:53pm November 21, 2017

by Philip Reeves

An Argentinean submarine carrying 44 crew members reported an electrical problem when it last was heard from a week ago. A massive search for the vessel is underway. But while there's enough food to last 90 days, the oxygen supply is only enough for one week when the vessel is submerged.

Politics & Government

Trump Uses Pardoning Power Without Ruffling Feathers

4:53pm November 21, 2017

Since 1989 the U.S. president has pardoned a turkey before Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, President Trump pardoned Wishbone and Drumstick, sparing them from being part of the family dinner. He also used it as a chance to address his reversal of some of former-President Obama's executive orders.

President Trump Weighs In On Alabama Senate Race And Roy Moore

4:53pm November 21, 2017

President Trump weighed in on the controversy around Alabama Senate canddiate Roy Moore, saying that his Democratic opponent should not be elected. Trump stopped short of endorsing Moore outright.

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New Hampshire Rep. On 'Me Too' Bill Addressing Sexual Harassment

4:53pm November 21, 2017

NPR's Elise Hu speaks with Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster of New Hampshire about the "Me Too" bill she is co-sponsoring. It is one of many bills responding to sexual harassment in Congress.

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Haitians Have 18 Months Before Protected Status Is Canceled

4:53pm November 21, 2017

by Nadege Green

Nearly 60,000 Haitians who have lived in the U.S. since a devastating 2010 earthquake will have their protected status canceled. The Trump administration says the status will be terminated in 18 months.

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Study Finds Republican Tax Bills Directly Benefit Businesses, Not The Middle Class

4:53pm November 21, 2017

by John Ydstie

In an effort to sell their tax plan, Republicans in both House and Senate have touted the benefits for the middle class. But a close review of the plans reveals that such claims are misleading.

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The president's travel ban caused protests and chaos at airports in January.

Watchdog Report Finds Trump Travel Ban Caused Confusion, Violated Court Orders

4:16pm November 21, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Full details of the Department of Homeland Security inspector general's report are being withheld by DHS leaders.

World News

WATCH: Their Flight Was Delayed. So, They Broke Out An Accordion And Partied

3:39pm November 21, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

After travelers found their flight from Toronto delayed, they got out instruments and got to singing. And by the time the flight landed, Facebook videos of the singalong had taken off.

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., speaks during a House Judiciary hearing in April. Documents show that Conyers settled a wrongful dismissal complaint with a former female employee two years ago.

Politics & Government

Rep. John Conyers Acknowledges Settlement, But Denies Sexual Harassment Claim

3:29pm November 21, 2017

by Susan Davis

BuzzFeed obtained documents detailing a sealed 2015 settlement with a former employee, with a $27,000 payout. The Michigan Democrat says the settlement was made to avoid "protracted litigation."