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Hillary Clinton speaks during the Women in the World Summit at Lincoln Center in New York in April.

Clinton Says She Was 'Right' About 'Vast Russia Conspiracy'; Investigations Ongoing

9:42am June 01, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee said she is "leaning" toward believing that President Trump's campaign colluded with the Russians, though there has not been evidence of such cooperation.

Trump Set To Announce Decision On Paris Climate Agreement

8:26am June 01, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump said he will announce on Thursday whether the U.S. will pull out of the Paris climate agreement. He said he's been hearing lots of opinions on the issue.

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After Massive Bombing, Looking At The U.S. Strategy In Afghanistan

8:26am June 01, 2017

by Tom Bowman

The Haqqani network is suspected of being behind a massive bomb attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. We look at what that means for the U.S. strategy in the country.

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Morning News Brief: Trump On Paris Climate Deal, U.K. Elections

8:26am June 01, 2017

President Trump is set to announce on Thursday whether he wants to keep the U.S. in the Paris climate agreement. And campaigns for the U.K.'s Parliament are closer than expected.

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A psychologist argues people experience emotions differently. For instance, fear might make some people cry while for others, it could elicit laughter.

The Making Of Emotions, From Pleasurable Fear To Bittersweet Relief

7:40am June 01, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Since ancient times, philosophers and scientists have viewed emotions as innate. In the latest Invisibilia, a psychologist argues that emotions spring from the sum of our experiences, not just wiring.

Ramon Michael Hutchinson, shown in the photo provided by the sheriff's office in Hennepin County, Minn., and two bounty hunters were killed during a hail of gunfire at a Texas car dealership Tuesday night.

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Shootout At Texas Car Dealership Leaves 3 Dead

7:20am June 01, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Two bounty hunters and the fugitive from Minnesota that they were tracking were killed Tuesday night in a shoot out at an auto dealership in Greenville, Texas, authorities say.

This year, West Hollywood, Calif. and other cities are holding Resist Marches in place of LGBT Pride Parades.

From Pride To Protest: LGBT Parades Take On A New Tone This Year

7:05am June 01, 2017

by Leo Duran

The annual pride parade in West Hollywood will take on a different tone this year—resistance.

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A Federal Judge Says Mandatory Minimum Sentences Often Don't Fit The Crime

5:04am June 01, 2017

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to federal Judge Mark Bennett of Iowa, who opposes mandatory minimum charging and sentencing guidelines for nonviolent drug offenses.

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Police Rethink Tactics In Light Of Opioid Exposure Risk

5:04am June 01, 2017

by Martin Kaste

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are far more potent than heroin, and that's creating a new risk for police, who risk overdoses just by touching evidence or even breathing the air during a raid.

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Spelling Finals Promise To Bee Exciting

5:04am June 01, 2017

The finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee are Thursday: the day when adults feel bad because they can't spell some of the words that kids can.

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