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Politics
Mueller: Special Counsel Office To Close
Special Counsel Robert Mueller, speaking publicly for the first time since the start of the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, says his office is closing and he is resigning.
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Politics
Julián Castro Wants To Redefine Which Immigrants Have 'Merit'
The Democratic presidential candidate wants to decriminalize border crossing and argues that President Trump's proposed "merit-based" immigration system "says that only certain people have merit."
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National
Deadly Tornadoes Strike Midwest
Several tornadoes struck Missouri overnight, destroying homes and leaving at least three dead in the state. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
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Politics
News Brief: Impeaching Trump, Iran Threat, CRSPR Modified Viruses
House Democrats meet to decide whether to move forward with impeaching the president. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are briefed on the threat Iran poses. And, the latest on genetically modified viruses.
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Politics
White House Follows Through With Tariff Hikes On Chinese Imports
After months of disputes and negotiations, the Trump administration has significantly raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. U.S.-Chinese negotiators meet again to try to reach a deal.
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Environment
Why Is China Placing A Global Bet On Coal?
China has taken dramatic steps to fight climate change, including shutting major coal power plants. But now it plans to build hundreds of coal plants abroad.
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Environment
China's Infrastructure Plan Criticized For Harming Other Countries' Environments
China's president spoke to foreign press members in Beijing about efforts for more green development. While China has curtailed its coal-fired plants, it is building such plants in other countries.
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World
A Look Inside China's Belt And Road Forum For International Cooperation
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep, who is in China covering the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
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World
China Hosts World Leaders To Promote Its Belt And Road Initiative
In 2013, China announced the vast global network of infrastructure and investment projects. The plan will be carried out with Chinese loans and labor. The U.S. is wary of China's motives.
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Politics
News Brief: China's Belt And Road Initiative, Pivot District, 'Avengers'
Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting world leaders in a forum on China's Belt and Road Initiative. Also, a look at a district that voted for Obama and then Trump.