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Trump Announces Comey Replacement, Big Names To Testify Before Senate

12:14pm June 07, 2017

by Scott Detrow

President Trump says he has chosen Christopher Wray, who has worked in the Justice Department, to head the FBI. A Senate panel begins hearings on Russia meddling on Wednesday.

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Intelligence Officials Set To Testify Before Senate Panel

12:14pm June 07, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who is the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee. Intelligence officials testify Wednesday, ex-FBI Director James Comey on Thursday.

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Much Anticipated Russia Hearings To Begin By Senate Intelligence Committee

12:14pm June 07, 2017

Senators on Wednesday will questions the nation's top intelligence officials about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Rachel Martin talks to former FBI special agent Clinton Watts.

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Amazon hopes to start delivering more Prime packages to lower-income customers by cutting the monthly fee for qualifying shoppers.

Amazon Lowers Prime Membership Rate For Low-Income Customers

11:18am June 07, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Amazon and Walmart are in a battle for low-income shoppers. Now Amazon is cutting the $10.99 monthly rate on its Prime membership to $5.99 for people who receive government assistance.

Trump's Pick To Head The FBI Leads By Example, Ex-Special Agent Says

10:46am June 07, 2017

President Trump has chosen Christopher Wray to be the next FBI director. Rachel Martin talks Joe Robuck, a former FBI special agent, who worked closely with Wray on a corruption case.

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Trump Tries To Move Attention From Russia To Infrastructure

9:48am June 07, 2017

President Trump on Wednesday is giving a speech on infrastructure in Cincinnati. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Jeff Denham of California, who's on the House Infrastructure Committee.

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News Brief: Iran Attack, Russia Probe, Uber Workplace-Misconduct Report

7:42am June 07, 2017

Iran state media report multiple attacks in Iran. Senate launches 2 days of testimony about the Trump campaign's Russia ties. A report commissioned for Uber catalogues its record on sexual harassment.

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Russia Hearings Take The Main Stage On Capitol Hill

7:22am June 07, 2017

by Scott Detrow

Washington will be consumed for the next two days by hearings at the Senate Intelligence Committee. On Wednesday, several members of the Trump national security team will testify on surveillance.

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McDonald's Billboard In New Mexico Makes A Pot Joke

7:14am June 07, 2017

The sign shows eggs and sausage rolled in a tortilla. The slogan says, "Usually when you roll something this good, it's illegal." The billboard is near Colorado where marijuana is legal.

A Peacock Leaves Broken Bottles Behind After Liquor Store Stop

6:44am June 07, 2017

In Arcadia, Calif., a manager called animal control after a peacock ended up in a liquor store. The bird was contained but not before it smashed $500 worth of alcohol.

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