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News Brief: Talks Of No Jail Time For Flynn And Les Moonves Misled Investigators
The president's former national security adviser Michael Flynn should not get jail time, prosecutors say. And Les Moonves destroyed evidence and misled investigators, according to a company report.
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Politics
Know Your Washington Buzzwords
Deficit? Debt? Shutdown? Debt ceiling? NPR offers a guide to some of the political and economic terms you're likely to hear.
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Politics
Trump, At G-20 Summit, Signs Trade Deal With Canada, Mexico
President Trump is in Argentina for a meeting of G-20 world leaders. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA and still needs to be ratified by Congress.
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National
News Brief: Cohen's New Guilty Plea, G-20 Summit, And Mexico's New President
President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen entered a new guilty plea. And leaders from the U.S., Canada and Mexico prepare to sign a deal to replace NAFTA at the G20 summit.
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Politics
Trump Reaffirms His Support For Saudi Arabia After Killing Of Journalist
President Trump says he's not going to listen to the CIA, which determined it's likely that Saudi Arabia's crown prince knew of plans to kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Politics
Trump Says U.S. Will Remain 'Steadfast Partner' Of Saudis, Despite Khashoggi Killing
The president says his administration will continue to stand by Saudi Arabia, even though the CIA reportedly believes the crown prince approved the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Politics
News Brief: Trump Rule Attempts To Limit Asylum-Seekers, Thousand Oaks Shooting
The Trump administration issued a rule to attempt to restrict migrants' asylum rights. Also, the latest on the Thousand Oaks shooting and potential election recounts in Florida and Georgia.
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Politics
Trump Administration Seeks To Limit Asylum-Seekers With New Rule
The change announced on Thursday is designed to prohibit migrants who cross the border outside of designated entry points from seeking asylum in the U.S. It is almost certain to face legal challenges.
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Politics
Democrats Gain In Governors' Races, But Miss Chance At History
Democrats made modest inroads on the GOP's commanding lead in governors' offices around the country. But did not fare well in marquee races in Florida and Georgia.
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Politics
Economy Has Not Been Top Focus For Trump In Midterm Campaigns
The Labor Department issued a glowing jobs report Friday. Despite low unemployment and the strongest wage growth in nearly a decade, the economy has not been a top campaign focus for the president.