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'I Got It Wrong,' U.S. Ambassador Says About Muslim 'No-Go Zones' In The Netherlands

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'I Got It Wrong,' U.S. Ambassador Says About Muslim 'No-Go Zones' In The Netherlands

After initially expressing "regrets and my apology," he told a Dutch newspaper that comments he made in 2015 about Muslims burning politicians in the Netherlands were "just wrong."
The Russia Investigations: Bannon Comes In From The Cold, Trump Wavers On Mueller

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The Russia Investigations: Bannon Comes In From The Cold, Trump Wavers On Mueller

Exiled from Trumpworld, Steve Bannon is headed to the House Intelligence Committee. The president might talk to Mueller — or not. And Sen. Feinstein released a big transcript over GOP objections.
It May Look The Same, But Olympic Figure Skating Will Sound Different In 2018

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The Torch

It May Look The Same, But Olympic Figure Skating Will Sound Different In 2018

The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang will be the first to allow figure skaters to perform to vocal music. Organizers hope the change will help create a new generation of fans for the sport.
Flu Season Is Shaping Up To Be A Nasty One, CDC Says

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Flu Season Is Shaping Up To Be A Nasty One, CDC Says

The flu season started early this year, and it is already widespread throughout the country. But it is not too late to get that flu shot, officials say.

Flu Season Is Shaping Up To Be A Nasty One, CDC Says

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California Mudslides Death Toll Rises To 18, Residents Told To Evacuate

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California Mudslides Death Toll Rises To 18, Residents Told To Evacuate

Victims' ages range from 3 to 89 years. On Saturday, as the search continued for victims, emergency crews in Montecito, Calif. turned off gas and power to further clear mud and debris.
Ohio Man Charged With Putting Spyware On Thousands of Computers

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All Tech Considered

Ohio Man Charged With Putting Spyware On Thousands of Computers

Prosecutors say Phillip Durachinsky created malware that enabled him to remotely access and turn on the cameras and microphones of computers. Charges include the production of child pornography.
Netflix Brings David Letterman Back To The Interview Chair — With A Few Twists

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Netflix Brings David Letterman Back To The Interview Chair — With A Few Twists

 Fresh Air

The former late night host returns to what he does best — interesting, unpredictable talk — in his new series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.

Netflix Brings David Letterman Back To The Interview Chair — With A Few Twists

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Spy Bosses Helped Trump Draft Tweet Backing Surveillance Program

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Spy Bosses Helped Trump Draft Tweet Backing Surveillance Program

The leaders of the intelligence community sat in the Oval Office with the president and urged him to walk back his criticism of a controversial surveillance law.
Fitness Superstar Shaun T: Keys To Workout Motivation Include Fun — And Selfishness

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Fitness Superstar Shaun T: Keys To Workout Motivation Include Fun — And Selfishness

After a rough childhood and later dealing with his own weight problem, Shaun T eventually found success as a workout video guru. He says it's important to have fun and focus on yourself for a change.

Fitness Superstar Shaun T: Keys To Workout Motivation Include Fun — And Selfishness

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Reproductive Freedom Lies Just Outside The U.S. Border In 'Red Clocks'

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Reproductive Freedom Lies Just Outside The U.S. Border In 'Red Clocks'

Leni Zumas' new novel follows five women in an Oregon town near the Canadian border, in an alternate reality where abortion and IVF are illegal — a world that Zumas says "could happen next week."

Reproductive Freedom Lies Just Outside The U.S. Border In 'Red Clocks'

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Edgar Ray Killen Dies; Klansman Behind Civil Rights Workers' Murders In 1964

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Edgar Ray Killen Dies; Klansman Behind Civil Rights Workers' Murders In 1964

Edgar Ray Killen, the former Klansman responsible for the infamous murder of three Freedom Summer workers in 1964, has died in a Mississippi prison. Their story inspired the film Mississippi Burning.
Fearing Deportation, Food Vendors Are Leaving New York City's Streets

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The Salt

Fearing Deportation, Food Vendors Are Leaving New York City's Streets

Many of the city's street vendors are undocumented immigrants. Some vendors say they've lost a significant portion of their income – and customers – in the wake of stepped-up immigration enforcement.
Trump Again Keeps U.S. In Iran Nuclear Deal — But Threatens To Get Out Later

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Trump Again Keeps U.S. In Iran Nuclear Deal — But Threatens To Get Out Later

The president has called for the U.S. to renegotiate or leave the deal, but decided Friday to continue waiving some sanctions. The Treasury Department also announced several new economic sanctions.