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After Daughter's 'Unimaginable' Death, Parkland Family Moved To Action

Carmen Schentrup was a senior, one week away from her 17th birthday, when she was killed. Her family reflects on her life, death and why "missing her doesn't feel like enough anymore."

Internet activist Lyudmila Savchuk spent two months working in a "troll factory" in St. Petersburg, Russia. She was tasked with writing posts that would inflame anti-American sentiment among Russians. Others at the factory would write negative posts about American politicians, the war in Ukraine and America's NATO allies. Jolie Myers/NPR hide caption

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Meet The Activist Who Uncovered The Russian Troll Factory Named In The Mueller Probe

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Bob Padgett's notes on Elgar's Enigma Variations . The Texas musician continues to search for hidden clues in the British composer's famous piece. Daniel Estrin/NPR hide caption

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Elgar's 'Enigma' Still Keeps Music Detectives Busy

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Vladimir Putin's Russian government has been repeatedly accused of interfering in the 2016 elections. Alexei Druzhinin/AP hide caption

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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions On Russia Over Election Interference, Cyberattacks

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The new documentary Take Your Pills spoke with over 100 college students and working adults about their use of prescription stimulants as productivity aids. Netflix hide caption

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A New Documentary About Adults On Adderall — And Not Just For ADHD

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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam met with legislators last week to discuss next steps in the budget. He wants Medicaid expansion to be a priority. Craig Carper/WCVE hide caption

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Virginia Republicans Divided On Medicaid Expansion

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Carmen strikes a pose for her younger sister, Evelyn, before homecoming in the fall of 2017. Couresy of the Schentrup family hide caption

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After Daughter's 'Unimaginable' Death, Parkland Family Moved To Action

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President Donald Trump chats with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Nov. 9. The Trump administration is expected to release the results of an investigation into Chinese trade practices, a move that could lead to sanctions. Andy Wong/AP hide caption

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Trump Prepares To Get Tougher On China Over Trade

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