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Democrat Andrew Gillum Concedes Florida Governor's Race To Ron DeSantis

Andrew Gillum was seeking to become the first African-American governor of Florida. His race against Rep. Ron DeSantis was one of the most closely watched in the country. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Democrat Andrew Gillum Concedes Florida's Governor's Race To Ron DeSantis

Keeping Florida in the GOP column is a highlight for Republicans this year. While Republicans held onto the Senate, Democrats flipped the House and made major gains in the governor's contests, too.
California Offers Safe Space For Firefighters To Work Through Stress And Trauma

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California Offers Safe Space For Firefighters To Work Through Stress And Trauma

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With wildfires now a year-round problem in California, officials are adding emotional support to the services they provide to firefighters in the field.

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Trump Says Extraditing Turkish Cleric Fethullah Gulen Is 'Not Under Consideration'

President Trump said Saturday that he is not considering extraditing a dissident whom Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses of involvement in a failed coup. Tatyana Zenkovich/AP hide caption

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Trump Says Extraditing Turkish Cleric Fethullah Gulen Is 'Not Under Consideration'

News outlets had reported that the White House was looking to placate Turkey to ease pressure on the Saudis, after journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
How A 'Court Records Nerd' Discovered The Government May Be Charging Julian Assange

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could soon be facing criminal charges from the Department of Justice, according to language discovered in an unrelated court document by terrorism researcher Seamus Hughes. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption

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How A 'Court Records Nerd' Discovered The Government May Be Charging Julian Assange

One minute, Seamus Hughes was reading the book Dragons Love Tacos to his son. The next minute, he stumbled on what could be one of the most closely guarded secrets within the U.S. government.

How A 'Court Records Nerd' Discovered The Government May Be Charging Julian Assange

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Inside The Business Of School Security To Stop Active Shooters

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Inside The Business Of School Security To Stop Active Shooters

Schools in the U.S. have spent billions of dollars on systems to stop shooters. Washington Post reporter John Woodrow Cox says it's not clear how effective these measures can be.

Inside The Business Of School Security To Stop Active Shooters

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Sign Here: Why Elections Officials Struggle To Match Voters' Signatures

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Sign Here: Why Elections Officials Struggle To Match Voters' Signatures

Officials are still counting ballots from the midterm elections in several states — in part because of the signature verification process. But signatures change over time, especially young people's.

Sign Here: Why Elections Officials Struggle To Match Voters' Signatures

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The Russia Investigations: Trump Says His Answers For Mueller Are Done. Now What?

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The Russia Investigations: Trump Says His Answers For Mueller Are Done. Now What?

The president told reporters that he wrote the answers to questions from the special counsel and that he did so "very easily." He also said he suspected some were designed to be a "perjury trap."
Migrant Kids Survive Hardship To Reunite With Parents. Then What?
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Migrant Kids Survive Hardship To Reunite With Parents. Then What?

Most children moving to the U.S. from Central America come without adults, hoping to join parents or family already living in the U.S. To succeed, psychologists say, these families need support.

Migrant Kids Survive Hardship To Reunite With Parents. Then What?

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Opinion: Amazon Deal In New York Creates Some Unlikely Allies

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Opinion: Amazon Deal In New York Creates Some Unlikely Allies

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on Amazon's plan to open a headquarters in New York. It's prompted an unlikely coalition to unite in opposition, due to tax breaks and subsidies the company will recieve.

Opinion: Amazon Deal In New York Creates Some Unlikely Allies

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The Green Book: Celebrating 'The Bible of Black Travel'

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The Green Book: Celebrating 'The Bible of Black Travel'

A family vacation was like planning a military campaign. In the Jim Crow era, this guide book was essential for traveling safely.

The Green Book: Celebrating 'The Bible of Black Travel'

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PHOTOS: Dust And Danger For Adults — And Kids — In Bolivia's Mines

Francescangeli says boys sometimes work long hours and are often tasked with pushing carts to move rocks out of the mines. "Being a child in these places is really hard," he says. "If they have some time to spend in a free way, they like to be children. But their life doesn't permit them to be children so often." Simone Francescangeli hide caption

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PHOTOS: Dust And Danger For Adults — And Kids — In Bolivia's Mines

When photographer Simone Francescangeli took pictures of the miners, he was struck by the dangerous environment — and the number of children he saw working in the mines.
Woman Qualifies For Special Forces Training, Could Be The First Female Green Beret

For the first time since women have been allowed to apply, a woman has passed the initial Special Forces Assessment and Selection process, placing her on the path to become the first female Green Beret. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption

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Woman Qualifies For Special Forces Training, Could Be The First Female Green Beret

The Army opened special operations jobs to women in 2016 but only one has passed the first stage, a 24-day program designed to push soldiers to the brink of mental and physical exhaustion.
Missing Argentine Submarine Found In Deep Ocean Ravine

Relatives of crew members on board the ARA San Juan submarine wait outside the navy base in Mar del Plata. Argentina's navy announced early Saturday the missing submarine has been located in a deep ravine in the Atlantic Ocean. Federico Cosso/AP hide caption

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Latin America

Missing Argentine Submarine Found In Deep Ocean Ravine

The submarine had 44 crew members when it lost contact with Argentina's military. Its disappearance has prompted protests by family members of those on board.
Judge Rules In Favor Of CNN, Temporarily Restores Correspondent's Credential

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Law

Judge Rules In Favor Of CNN, Temporarily Restores Correspondent's Credential

The federal judge said the White House cannot revoke reporters' access without due process, as apparently happened in Jim Acosta's case. President Trump said the administration was writing up rules.
Supreme Court To Weigh In On Dispute Over Census Citizenship Question Evidence

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Feb. 19, about whether Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross can be deposed for the lawsuits over the citizenship question he added to the 2020 census. Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Supreme Court To Weigh In On Dispute Over Census Citizenship Question Evidence

The justices will hear arguments over whether Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross can be questioned under oath for the lawsuits over the controversial citizenship question he added to the 2020 census.
Behind 'The Kominsky Method,' A Sitcom King (He Prefers 'Court Jester')

Michael Douglas (right) plays an aging actor and acting coach in The Kominsky Method. Alan Arkin is his longtime agent. Mike Yarish/Netflix hide caption

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Behind 'The Kominsky Method,' A Sitcom King (He Prefers 'Court Jester')

Chuck Lorre's new show for Netflix stars Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin as an aging star and his longtime agent. It's set in Hollywood, but it's really about the biggest show of all: growing old.

Behind 'The Kominsky Method,' A Sitcom King (He Prefers 'Court Jester')

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'Authenticity Is My Rebellion': Viola Davis On 'Widows,' Steve McQueen And Legacy

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'Authenticity Is My Rebellion': Viola Davis On 'Widows,' Steve McQueen And Legacy

The only black actor to have won an Emmy, a Tony and an Oscar stars as a grieving wife turned professional criminal in a new heist thriller. "I approached her like a real woman," she says.

'Authenticity Is My Rebellion': Viola Davis On 'Widows,' Steve McQueen And Legacy

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