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A statue to Confederate Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard is the third post-Civil War monument to come down in New Orleans. The bronze statue was taken down from its previous spot at the entrance to City Park just after 3 a.m. local time Wednesday.

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One More To Go: New Orleans Takes Down Civil War General's Statue

10:05am May 17, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Early Wednesday, a bronze statue of Gen. Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was taken down in New Orleans. A statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee is next on the list of monuments to be removed.

Tapping into millennials' compassion and activism might be the best way to motivate them to buy health coverage, says Aditi Juneja, a New York University law student.

From A Millennial To Her Peers: Want to Help The Underserved? Sign Up For Insurance

9:36am May 17, 2017

by Aditi Juneja

A law student was touched when she had a seizure during a big exam and classmates dropped everything to help. But if you really want to help sick people, she says, "you'll sign up for health care."

White House Denies Comey's Account Of Trump Meeting

8:26am May 17, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

According to a memo written by former FBI director James Comey, President Trump asked Comey to drop the bureau's investigation of ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn's connections to Russia.

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Police secure the street outside the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C, on Tuesday. Nine people were injured when a fight broke out during a demonstration outside the embassy. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in town to meet President Trump at

Violence Breaks Out During Protest At Turkish Embassy In Washington, D.C.

7:54am May 17, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Nine people were injured and two arrests were made on Tuesday during an altercation outside the Turkish ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C., authorities say.

Morning News Brief: Trump's Request To Comey And Sharing Intelligence With Russia

7:38am May 17, 2017

President Trump asked James Comey to stop investigating Michael Flynn, according to a memo Comey wrote. And Israeli columnist Chemi Shalev discusses Trump sharing intelligence with Russians.

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Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About Presidents And The FBI

7:38am May 17, 2017

In the #AskCokie segment, commentator Cokie Roberts answers questions about the history of conflicts between American presidents and the government's chief investigative body, the FBI.

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Rep. Adam Schiff On Trump, Comey And Russia

7:38am May 17, 2017

David Greene speaks with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff about all of the controversies rocking the White House.

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H.R. McMaster's Dilemma

7:38am May 17, 2017

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster has had to walk a fine line in explaining what President Trump said to Russian diplomats. Retired Lt. Col. John Nagl discusses with Rachel Martin.

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Hearings Begin On Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

5:02am May 17, 2017

by Greg Allen

A federal judge in Puerto Rico is holding the first hearing in what's expected to be a lengthy battle over the island's $123 billion debt. It's a process similar to bankruptcy.

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Rep. Martha McSally speaks last year on Capitol Hill. An Arizona man was arrested last week for threatening the congresswoman, saying among other things, that he "can't wait" to pull the trigger on her.

Man Arrested For Threatening U.S. Rep., Telling Her 'Your Days Are Numbered'

2:55am May 17, 2017

by Miles Parks

The 58-year-old Arizona man left voicemails for U.S. Rep. Martha McSally saying that he hoped to wring her neck, and that "our sights are set on you," according to the FBI.