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A photo posted in March, 2016 on President Donald Trump's Twitter account shows George Papadopoulos, third from left, at a national security meeting with then-candidate Donald Trump. The President told reporters on Friday morning that "I don't remember mu

Trump Doesn't 'Remember Much' About Meeting Aide Who Pleaded Guilty

11:11am November 03, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

President Trump said he doesn't "remember much" about a key 2016 meeting of his foreign policy team, but used public appearances and tweets to bash the Justice Department.

On Wednesday, a damaged Home Depot truck remains at the scene of a deadly attack in New York City the day before.

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Islamic State Claims Responsibility For NYC Vehicle Attack

11:04am November 03, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The weekly edition of the extremist group's Al-Naba newspaper says that the driver in Tuesday's attack is "one of the caliphate's soldiers."

South Koreans hold flags during a rally welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the country in downtown Seoul, South Korea, on Friday.

With Asia Trip, Trump Hopes To Shift Focus From Russia To North Korea

11:03am November 03, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Putting regional pressure on the Kim Jong Un regime is expected to be the main push of the five-country tour that includes Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Dropping The F-Bomb In Class? Teachers Weigh In

9:41am November 03, 2017

by Ariana Figueroa

We asked for your feedback on whether its ever OK for students to curse in the classroom. Hundreds of you responded.

Mika Askiyah, 39, is busking on the street. To earn a living, waria in Indonesia often do sex work or sing on the street for tips.

Transgender Women Of Indonesia Have A Champion In A 26-Year-Old Doctor

9:20am November 03, 2017

Across Indonesia, transgender women known as "waria" create community and look out for one another. Health care is a challenge, but one doctor is making a difference.

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President Trump holds a sample of the Republicans' proposed postcard-size tax return.

GOP's Dream: Postcard-Size Tax Return

9:14am November 03, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The Republicans say their new tax plan will allow taxpayers to file their returns on a postcard. Here's where it gets complicated.

President Trump says of job vacancies in his administration, "I tell my people, 'Where you don't need to fill slots, don't fill them.' "

Politics & Government

'I'm The Only One That Matters,' Trump Says Of State Dept. Job Vacancies

8:19am November 03, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Asked about key diplomatic posts, the president says, "I'm the only one that matters, because when it comes to it, that's what the policy is going to be. You've seen that."

Nora Harris, who died in October after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, signed an advance directive stipulating no care to prolong her life. Her husband took the state of Oregon to court because she was spoon-fed against her wishes.

Should Dementia Patients Be Able To Decline Spoon-Feeding?

5:02am November 03, 2017

by JoNel Aleccia

Critics say an effort to let Alzheimer's patients and others formally refuse feeding by hand as part of an advance directive raises concerns about potential mistreatment of the vulnerable.

A runner moves past a group of police officers gathered near the finish line of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6, 2016. Authorities are increasing the number of officers and other law enforcement personnel for this year's race, in the wake of an Tuesd

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New York City Marathon Will Run As Scheduled, With Extra Security

5:00am November 03, 2017

Despite Tuesday's terrorist attack the mayor decided not to cancel Sunday's race, and the NYPD is increasing the number of officers and other safety measures along the course, and around the city.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., talks about Republicans' proposed rewrite of the tax code at the Capitol on Sept. 27. The text of a tax bill is to be released Thursday.

Republicans Propose Big Tax Cuts, But Target Popular Deductions

8:40pm November 02, 2017

by Scott Horsley

A proposal unveiled Thursday seeks to permanently cut corporate taxes to 20 percent. It would reduce the number of tax brackets and cap deductions on mortgage interest and local taxes.