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.
Tillerson Shakeup Affects CIA Leadership
John McLaughlin, a former acting director of the CIA, talks about the Rex Tillerson shakeup and about the president’s choice to replace Mike Pompeo at the CIA: deputy director Gina Haspel.
A Major Shakeup In The Trump Administration: How Did It Come About?
In a tweet, the president announced that he is replacing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. He wants CIA Director Mike Pompeo in that job, with current No. 2 at the CIA, Gina Haspel, as CIA director.
Who Is Trump’s Pick: A Little About Mike Pompeo
The news this morning is that CIA Director Mike Pompeo is replacing Rex Tillerson as secretary of state. NPR national security correspondent Greg Myre talks about those changes.
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