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Left to right: Facebook General Counsel Colin Stretch, Twitter Acting General Counsel Sean Edgett, and Google Law Enforcement and Information Security Director Richard Salgado testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Crime and Terrorism Subcommitte

Charges, Hearings Sharpen The Big Picture About Russia's Influence Campaign

5:00am November 01, 2017

by Philip Ewing

Nearly a year after Election Day, action on Capitol Hill and by DOJ special counsel Robert Mueller helps put the pieces together about Russia's interference. But some remain missing.

To Fail Or Not To Fail: The Fierce Debate Over High Standards

4:00am November 01, 2017

With 40 percent of its students at risk of failing, one radical new high school in Washington, D.C., wrestles with whether to lower its own high expectations.

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Police secure the area in Lower Manhattan near where a vehicle drove onto a bicycle path Tuesday afternoon, killing "several people," according to New York City police.

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At Least 8 People Killed In Motorist's 'Act Of Terror' On Manhattan Bike Path

11:17pm October 31, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

"The vehicle struck multiple people on the path," police said Tuesday. Authorities say the suspect was shot and taken into custody after leaving the vehicle and "displaying imitation firearms."

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What We Know About The Vehicle Attack In Lower Manhattan

11:12pm October 31, 2017

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mara Gay, New York City Hall reporter for The Wall Street Journal. She was there on the scene in the aftermath of the attack in lower Manhattan.

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White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Coming Under Criticism For Recent Remarks

11:12pm October 31, 2017

by Mara Liasson

The White House touts Chief of Staff John Kelly's military background as evidence of his credibility and apolitical nature. But Kelly's recent statements call that portrayal into question.

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FEMA Coordinator Says He's Not Sure When More Of Puerto Rico Will Have Power

11:12pm October 31, 2017

by Quil Lawrence

The oversight board that supervises Puerto Rico's indebted government met publicly today for the first-time in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The board heard sobering statistics about the extent of the damage and discussed austerity measures to fix the island's broken economy.

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Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch hits balls before Game 6 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers Lead Houston Astros 2-1 In Game 6 Of World Series

10:58pm October 31, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Houston leads three games to two over Los Angeles. The Dodgers need a win tonight in LA to stay alive. For the Astros, it would be the first Series crown in their franchise's history.

Representatives of Facebook, Google and Twitter are testifying on Capitol Hill on Tuesday about Russia's use of their platforms.

Russian Interference Campaign Was Broader Than First Known, Big Tech Tells Hill

8:27pm October 31, 2017

by Miles Parks

Facebook, Twitter and Google are telling members of Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday they've discovered even more use of their platforms by influence-mongers in 2016.

Dodgers And Astros Prepare For World Series Game 6 in L.A.

8:01pm October 31, 2017

by Tom Goldman

Game 6 of the World Series is tonight as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Houston Astros in L.A. It's been a thrilling series so far with both teams having offensive explosions and defensive stops.

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Diane Brown, executive director of the Arizona Public Interest Research Group, talks to college students about the benefits of buying health coverage on the exchanges.

With ACA Plans A Tougher Sell, Insurers Bring On The Puppies

8:01pm October 31, 2017

by Gisele Grayson

The federal government has all but dropped out of marketing the Affordable Care Act, so states, corporations and private groups are stepping up. Some are going cute, while others get serious.

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