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Facebook Says It Removed Pages Involved In Deceptive Political Influence Campaign

Facebook says it is still in early stages of an investigation and is sharing information with U.S. law enforcement and Congress. Thibault Camus/AP hide caption

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Facebook Says It Removed Pages Involved In Deceptive Political Influence Campaign

The activity on Facebook and Instagram included organizing counterprotests for a white nationalist rally in Washington. There's evidence of links to previous Russian disinformation efforts.

Paul Manafort's Trial For Alleged Bank And Tax Fraud Begins

by Carrie Johnson

Paul Manafort's Trial For Alleged Bank And Tax Fraud Begins

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Collusion Or Conspiracy; What's Really The Difference?

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According To Reports North Korea Still Producing Missiles

by Anthony Kuhn

According To Reports North Korea Still Producing Missiles

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Shadyland Andy Summers

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Boogie Stop Shuffle Andy Summers

Future For Confederate Monuments After Removal Is Not All The Same

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Cornbread Crumbled in Gravy Regina Carter

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Skyline Fakear

Trump Officials Face Questioning From Lawmakers On Family Separation Policy

by Joel Rose

Trump Officials Face Questioning From Lawmakers On Family Separation Policy

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ProPublica Report Finds Abuse Reported In Immigrant Youth Shelters

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The Watcher Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau

Baseball Players Issue Apologies Over Old Offensive Tweets That Resurfaced

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Bumpin' on Sunset Wes Montgomery

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Chitlins con Carne Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble

Wildfires More Common in Western U.S.

by Kirk Siegler

Wildfires More Common in Western U.S.

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Dirty Projectors' New Album Is A Magic Pop Elixir To Forget Your Troubles

Dirty Projectors' Lamp Lit Prose is available now. Jason Frank Rothenberg/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Dirty Projectors' New Album Is A Magic Pop Elixir To Forget Your Troubles

by Tom Moon

Dirty Projectors' New Album Is A Magic Pop Elixir To Forget Your Troubles

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Break-Thru Dirty Projectors

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Tengo la Voz Nortec Collective

A Look Into What Immigrant Families Face At Busiest Border Crossing

Dahani Gudiel, 25, from Guatemala turned herself and her three daughters in to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection outside of McAllen, Texas on Monday. Gudiel says she crossed the border seeking asylum after being threatened by gangs at home. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Asylum Crackdown

A Look Into What Immigrant Families Face At Busiest Border Crossing

by Ari Shapiro

A Look Into What Immigrant Families Face At Busiest Border Crossing

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Former Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums Dies At 82

by Guy Marzorati

Former Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums Dies At 82

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As This Moment Slips Away Joshua Redman & The Bad Plus

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Congo Stefon Harris, David Sánchez et. al.

Politics

Blueprints For 3D-Printable Guns Put On Hold

by Matt Largey

Blueprints For 3D-Printable Guns Put On Hold

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Several States Push Back On 3D-Printable Gun Access

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Dirty Blonde Joshua Redman & The Bad Plus

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Politics

Facebook Says It Removed Pages Involved In Deceptive Political Influence Campaign

by Tim Mak

Facebook Says It Removed Pages Involved In Deceptive Political Influence Campaign

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Asia

North Korea Continues To Produce New Ballistic Missiles

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What They Do Vitamin String Quartet

National

Trump Administration Mulls Over Change In Tax Code

by Scott Horsley

Trump Administration Mulls Over Change In Tax Code

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I'm Not So Sure Roy Hargrove

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Democrats Push For More Records On Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

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National

What's Next For Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy

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Franklin Avenue Brad Mehldau

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Dinah Thelonious Monk

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