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Pennsylvania Coal Mine Closing As Special Election For Congress Happens In District

Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to help the coal industry, mines keep closing. One of them is in the Pennsylvania district that’s holding a special election to fill a seat in Congress.

President Trump Announces Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson Will Leave His Post

President Trump has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and nominated CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace him. Trump also nominated CIA veteran Gina Haspel to lead the agency, replacing Pompeo.

Looking Back On Rex Tillerson’s Tumultuous Tenure As Secretary Of State

NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Ambassador John Negroponte, former director of National Intelligence and Deputy Secretary of State, to review Secretary Rex Tillerson’s tumultuous tenure at the top of the State Department and the legacy he’ll leave there.

As New England Gets Another Cold Blast, A Reminder That Winter’s Not Over Yet

New England is getting whacked with yet another “nor’easter.” High winds and heavy snow have cancelled flights and rail service and made driving nearly impossible in some parts of the region.

For The First Time, 2020 Census Will Ask Black Americans About Their Exact Origins

People who mark “Black” for their race on the 2020 census will be asked about their origins. Many black immigrants can cite ties to a specific country, but some U.S.-born African-Americans say they cannot.

Trump’s Nominee To Lead CIA Was Directly Involved in Controversial Interrogation Program

President Trump has nominated Gina Haspel, a 33-year veteran of the CIA, to lead the agency. Before she can begin that role, she must first be approved by the Senate.

Florida AG Will Seek Death Penalty For Parkland Shooting Suspect

Nikolas Cruz, 19, has already been charged with 17 counts of murder in the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Public defenders had sought to avoid a trial by having Cruz plead guilty.

A Former Director On What It Means For The CIA

Rachel Martin talks to Michael Hayden, a former CIA director and ex-National Security Agency director, about Trump’s pick for CIA director, Gina Haspel, and about outgoing director Mike Pompeo.

Call Her Jane Dough: New Hampshire Lottery Winner Can Stay Anonymous, Court Says

A judge in Hillsborough County has ruled that a woman who won a $560 million Powerball jackpot can collect her cash without revealing her name. Only her hometown will be revealed.

Trump CIA Nominee, Gina Haspel, Faces Tough Road To Senate Confirmation

The current deputy director of the CIA is well respected by intelligence pros but she is tied inextricably with dark chapters involving torture.

Charles Manson Grandson Wins Legal Battle Over Cult Leader’s Body

At least three people claimed that they had a legal right to dispose of Manson’s body. His remains have been stored in California’s Kern County since his death in November.

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