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Will Russia Investigation Be Insulated From Political Interference?

8:17am March 03, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will play no role in a probe into Russian meddling in the U.S. election. During his confirmation, Sessions failed to disclose contacts with a Russian ambassador.

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Pro-Trump supporters, left, argue with demonstrators after a Feb. 18 march in Los Angeles to protest the president's immigration policies. Sociologists say President Trump's actions and rhetoric are politically energizing both conservatives and liberals.

On Both The Left And Right, Trump Is Driving New Political Engagement

8:17am March 03, 2017

by Laura Sydell

Sociologists say they are seeing unprecedented grass-roots activism across the country, and they credit the president. One says Trump has helped people find common ground — based on their anger.

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Texas Will Use New Poison To Cut Down On Feral Pig Population

8:17am March 03, 2017

Wild pigs are a menace to farmers in Texas. The state has approved a new pesticide that kills feral pigs. The decision is controversial with environment groups.

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Travelers Are Weary Of U.S. Airports Even With Travel Ban On Hold

8:17am March 03, 2017

by Joel Rose

The White House soon will release a revised version of its travel ban. Some travelers with visas and even U.S. citizens, say they're experiencing unusually long detentions and questioning at airports.

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Politics & Government

Sen. Coons Wants Sessions To Answer Senate Panel's Russian Questions

8:17am March 03, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions will recuse himself from probes involving Trump and Russia. David Greene talks to Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, who's on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Arts

New York's Met Museum Director Resigns Amid Financial Troubles

8:17am March 03, 2017

by Charlie Herman

The director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art resigned this week. His departure underscores financial difficulties the museum is facing.

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Despite The Name, Kona Brewing Isn't In Hawaii

7:29am March 03, 2017

Confusion has engulfed the Kona Brewing Company. A class-action lawsuit accuses the brewer of creating the impression Kona is brewed in Hawaii. The company says its labels are clear.

A new poll out by Truven looks at how people feel about narcotic painkillers.

POLL: More People Are Taking Opioids, Even As Their Concerns Rise

5:00am March 03, 2017

by Jessica Boddy

The number of people who have used opioid painkillers is still rising, according to a new NPR-Truven Health Analytics poll. But they're also worried about addiction, overdose and side effects.

Caterpillar, which manufactures and sells construction equipment and machinery, was subject to a federal search warrant Thursday in Illinois.

National

Federal Search Of Caterpillar Facilities May Relate To Tax Evasion Allegations

10:15pm March 02, 2017

by Nicole Hernandez

Three of Caterpillar's facilities in Illinois, including its headquarters, were searched by federal agents. The warrants indicate the searches are related to a Swiss subsidiary.

The clouded leopard cub was born on Wednesday at the Nashville Zoo, where he will be hand-raised by keepers.

First Clouded Leopard Cub Born Using Cryopreserved Semen

9:31pm March 02, 2017

by Maggie Penman

A statement from the Smithsonian National Zoo and the Nashville Zoo said Thursday that the accomplishment is "a giant step for global conservation efforts."