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Wednesday

Politics

Morning News Brief: Uber CEO Resigns, GOP Wins In Georgia, Russia Investigation

Kara Swisher of Recode discusses the resignation of Uber's controversial CEO Travis Kalanick. Also, Republican Karen Handel won a special election in Georgia, dashing Democrats' hopes for an upset.

Morning News Brief: Uber CEO Resigns, GOP Wins In Georgia, Russia Investigation

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National Security

After Comey Drama, Russia Hearings Expected To Focus Back On Russia

The Senate and House intelligence committees plan to convene dueling hearings Wednesday, on Russia and the 2016 election.

After Comey Drama, Russia Hearings Expected To Focus Back On Russia

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Tuesday

Reporting From Moscow: Is That A Russian Ghost In My Machine?

When reporting from Moscow, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly was typing when the cursor began to jump around on its own. Konstantin Leyfer/TASS via Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels

Reporting From Moscow: Is That A Russian Ghost In My Machine?

On assignment in Russia last week, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly wondered if she was being watched. As she was typing, her cursor moved on its own. And why was she referred to a man in a blacked-out Volga?

Monday

Europe

Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Among Hundreds Arrested In Protests

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny is among the hundreds under arrest after anti-government demonstrators defied riot police in Moscow and cities across Russia to protest corruption under the Putin regime.

Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Among Hundreds Arrested In Protests

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Europe

Russian Opposition Leader Arrested Before He Could Join Protests

Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Russia on Monday for anti-corruption demonstrations. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who's been detained by authorities, organized the protests.

Russian Opposition Leader Arrested Before He Could Join Protests

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Europe

Anti-Government Protesters Take To The Streets In Scores Of Russian Cities

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who wants to challenge Vladimir Putin for the presidency of Russia, called for the protests. He was detained outside his home before he could make it to a protest.

Anti-Government Protesters Take To The Streets In Scores Of Russian Cities

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Friday

National Security

Russia Meddled In U.S. Election, Comey Says During Senate Testimony

Former FBI Director James Comey appeared before a Senate panel on Thursday. In Moscow, people interviewed on the streets don't think Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election.

Russia Meddled In U.S. Election, Comey Says During Senate Testimony

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Thursday

Europe

The View From Moscow On The Trump-Russia Investigation

We look at how Russians are reacting to the news of the U.S. investigation into Russian election meddling, and former FBI Director James Comey's testimony.

The View From Moscow On The Trump-Russia Investigation

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Politics

Morning News Brief: Comey's Testimony, And Russians React

In written testimony released Wednesday, former FBI Director James Comey said the president asked him to "let go" of the Michael Flynn investigation, and asked Comey for "loyalty."

Morning News Brief: Comey's Testimony, And Russians React

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Thursday

National Security

U.S. Intelligence Warns Against Security Implications Of Leaving Paris Accord

U.S. intelligence experts warn that climate change can produce political instability, as crop failures, drought and rising sea levels prompt population shifts.

U.S. Intelligence Warns Against Security Implications Of Leaving Paris Accord

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Wednesday

National Security

Pompeo Signals He'll Move CIA In A More Aggressive Direction

"We are back in the business of stealing secrets," says CIA chief Mike Pompeo, who made the comment Tuesday night in a session at CIA headquarters in northern Virginia. We examine what he meant.

Pompeo Signals He'll Move CIA In A More Aggressive Direction

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Tuesday

National Security

Former CIA Director Says He Had Concerns About Russia Ties To Trump Campaign

Former CIA Director John Brennan told a House panel there was evidence of contact between Trump campaign aides and Russians, but he didn't have enough information to determine whether they colluded.

Former CIA Director Says He Had Concerns About Russia Ties To Trump Campaign

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Europe

Morning News Brief: Manchester Blast, Russia Probe, Trump Budget

The latest on the deadly attack at a concert in Manchester, England. Also, new developments in the FBI and congressional probes into Russian meddling and the Trump budget for 2018 is revealed.

Morning News Brief: Manchester Blast, Russia Probe, Trump Budget

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Monday

Flynn Takes The 5th, Refuses To Turn Over Documents To Senate Panel

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn won't turn over documents to the Senate Intelligence Committee, a source close to Flynn tells NPR. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Flynn Takes The 5th, Refuses To Turn Over Documents To Senate Panel

Lawyers for the former national security adviser cited "public frenzy" against him. Meanwhile, another congressional committee says Michael Flynn may have lied to security clearance investigators.

Sunday

Words You'll Hear

Erdogan Says He Wants A 'New Beginning' In U.S.-Turkish Relations

A look ahead to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Washington, D.C. next week, and his promise of a "new beginning" in U.S.-Turkish relations.

Erdogan Says He Wants A 'New Beginning' In U.S.-Turkish Relations

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