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What A Justice Kavanaugh Could Mean For The Mueller Investigation And Trump

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What A Justice Kavanaugh Could Mean For The Mueller Investigation And Trump

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh opposes limiting the power of the presidency. That opinion could have profound consequences for the special counsel investigation.

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An Orphanage In Honduras Puts Love At The Top Of Its Priority List

These teenage brothers live in house #9 at the SOS Children's Village in Tela, Honduras. The goal isn't to get them adopted out but to create a family-like setting in the institution. Adriana Zehbrauskas for NPR hide caption

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An Orphanage In Honduras Puts Love At The Top Of Its Priority List

An Orphanage In Honduras Puts Love At The Top Of Its Priority List

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Charlottesville Victim Heather Heyer's Mother Picks Up Her Baton

Susan Bro stands on 4th Street Southeast in Charlottesville, Va., where where her daughter, Heather Heyer, was killed. Heyer died in August 2017 during a violent white nationalist rally. Justin T. Gellerson for NPR hide caption

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Charlottesville Victim Heather Heyer's Mother Picks Up Her Baton

Charlottesville Victim Heather Heyer's Mother Picks Up Her Baton

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Giuliani: New Offer To Mueller May Be 'Last, Best Chance' For Trump Interview

Special counsel Robert Mueller's office is negotiating with the White House about a prospective interview between investigators and President Trump. Brenadan Smialowski/AP hide caption

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Giuliani: New Offer To Mueller May Be 'Last, Best Chance' For Trump Interview

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What A Justice Kavanaugh Could Mean For The Mueller Investigation And Trump

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What A Justice Kavanaugh Could Mean For The Mueller Investigation And Trump

What A Justice Kavanaugh Could Mean For The Mueller Investigation And Trump

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