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Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context'

The revelation of special counsel Robert Mueller's concerns about the handling of his investigation's conclusions have added to calls for him to present his own findings to Congress. Cliff Owen/AP hide caption

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Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context'

The special counsel's letter to the attorney general may show a split over characterizations of the investigation's conclusions. It came before Barr meets the Senate and House Judiciary committees.

Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context'

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Washington Post Reports Mueller Protests Barr's Description Of The Mueller Report

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Washington Post reporter Matt Zapotosky about special counsel Robert Mueller's letter of protest on Attorney General William Barr's description of the Russia report.

Washington Post Reports Mueller Protests Barr's Description Of The Mueller Report

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Minneapolis Jury Finds Ex-Police Officer Guilty In Fatal Shooting Of Unarmed Woman

Mohamed Noor (left), a former Minneapolis police officer, leaves the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis with attorney Peter Wold last month. Noor has been found guilty of shooting an unarmed civilian to death in 2017. Jim Mone/AP hide caption

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Minneapolis Jury Finds Ex-Police Officer Guilty In Fatal Shooting Of Unarmed Woman

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After three weeks of testimony, jurors deliberated for 11 hours. The case involved a woman who called 911 to report a possible crime and was shot when, unarmed, she approached the police car.

Boeing Continues To Defend 737 Max Amid Criticism From Experts And Shareholders

Boeing's problems continue to mount in the aftermath of two 737 Max jet crashes. The company faces a new shareholder lawsuit and fresh criticism from airlines.

Boeing Continues To Defend 737 Max Amid Criticism From Experts And Shareholders

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Trump Calls For New Restrictions On Asylum-Seekers

President Trump issued new orders Monday, making it harder for immigrants coming to the U.S. to ask for protection. The new policy denies work permits and limits time in immigration court.

Trump Calls For New Restrictions On Asylum-Seekers

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Energy

Nuclear Regulators Search For Temporary Storage Facility In New Mexico

Private companies are proposing solutions to store the nation's nuclear waste. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering one storage site in New Mexico's desert.

Nuclear Regulators Search For Temporary Storage Facility In New Mexico

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President Trump's Foxconn Promise, So Far Unfulfilled

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President Trump's Foxconn Promise, So Far Unfulfilled

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President Trump heralded Foxconn's plan to build a big plant near Milwaukee, eventually creating 13,000 jobs. But the project has stalled and been downsized and is again in the political crosshairs.

President Trump's Foxconn Promise, So Far Unfulfilled

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Trump Calls For Asylum-Seekers To Pay Fees, Proposing New Restrictions

Children are carried on the shoulders of Central American migrants heading to the U.S. along the road between Metapa and Tapachula, Mexico, on April 12. President Trump has called for measures to close what he calls the asylum "loophole" amid a spike in border crossings. Pep Companys/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Calls For Asylum-Seekers To Pay Fees, Proposing New Restrictions

The president called for measures to close what he calls the asylum "loophole" amid a spike in border crossings. Critics say the proposal is an attack on vulnerable migrants.

Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they had a constructive White House meeting with President Trump on infrastructure on Tuesday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay

Democratic congressional leaders called the White House meeting "very constructive," but the big question remains unanswered. The parties will reconvene in a few weeks to discuss funding options.

Alleged California Synagogue Shooter 'Part Of The History Of Evil,' His Parents Say

Family members attend the burial service for Lori Kaye, who was killed in the Chabad of Poway synagogue shooting on Saturday. The parents of the man accused in the shooting have condemned the attack as shocking and evil. Sandy Huffaker/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Alleged California Synagogue Shooter 'Part Of The History Of Evil,' His Parents Say

The parents of the man accused in the attack on the Poway synagogue in San Diego have condemned the attack as shocking and evil. A family attorney says they will not pay for his legal defense.

Jury To Decide The Fate Of Ex-Officer Who Killed 911 Caller

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A jury resumes deliberations in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, who shot and killed a woman while responding to her 911 call.

Jury To Decide The Fate Of Ex-Officer Who Killed 911 Caller

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U.S. Infrastructure Shows The Effects Of Neglect, Smith Says

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Tom Smith, executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers, about the current state of the nation's infrastructure. The group issued a report card in 2017.

U.S. Infrastructure Shows The Effects Of Neglect, Smith Says

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Teen Suicide Spiked After Debut Of Netflix's '13 Reasons Why,' Study Says

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Mental Health

Teen Suicide Spiked After Debut Of Netflix's '13 Reasons Why,' Study Says

Boys ages 10-17 killed themselves at a much higher rate in the month after Netflix's show about suicide was released in 2017. Researchers attribute an extra 195 deaths that year to the series.