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Chicago Police Say They're Investigating Livestreamed Gang Rape Of Teenage Girl

5:44pm March 21, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

A teenage girl was "apparently sexually assaulted by five or six men or boys," in a video watched live by about 40 people, The Associated Press reports. The girl, who was missing, has been located.

President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price visit Capitol Hill to rally support for the Republican health care bill.

Trump Says Republicans Will Lose In 2018 If They Don't Support GOP Health Care Bill

5:26pm March 21, 2017

President Trump called out members of Congress in a closed-door meeting aimed at closing the deal on the plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.

Republicans Paint Gorsuch As Fair-Minded On Day 2 Of Hearings

5:13pm March 21, 2017

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch faced questions from senators during the second day of his confirmation hearing.

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Arkansas Ends Dual Holiday Celebrating Robert E. Lee, Martin Luther King, Jr.

5:13pm March 21, 2017

by Jacob Kauffman

Arkansas is putting a stop to its celebration of both Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., on the same day.

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U.K. Joins U.S. In Restricting Electronic Devices On Some Flights

5:13pm March 21, 2017

by Greg Myre

The United Kingdom has joined the U.S. in restricting large electronics from being carried on flights that depart airports in certain Middle Eastern and North African countries. Security officials won't explain precisely why they have ordered the restrictions, but it's thought there could be dangers associated with laptops or other such devices being used as weapons.

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Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl Jersey Found In Mexico

4:28pm March 21, 2017

The long national nightmare of Tom Brady's missing Super Bowl jersey is now over. It has been found in Mexico.

Rep. Ted Yoho Explains Why He's Voting Against GOP Health Care Bill

4:28pm March 21, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Rep. Ted Yoho of Florida about why he's voting no on the GOP health care bill, despite the president's attempt to persuade lawmakers to vote yes Tuesday.

Spectators look down on the Nevada Assembly on the opening day of the legislative session in Carson City, Nev., in February. On Monday, members of the Assembly voted to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment.

Nevada On Cusp Of Ratifying Equal Rights Amendment 35 Years After Deadline

3:56pm March 21, 2017

With a vote Monday, Nevada drew closer to approving the ERA, long after Congress' 1982 deadline for ratification. But the state has given the amendment's supporters new reason to hope.

Emirates passenger planes are parked at their gates at Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. restrictions require most electronic devices, including laptops, tablets and cameras, to be placed in checked baggage on direct flight

U.S., Britain Restrict Electronics On Flights From Mideast Countries

3:31pm March 21, 2017

by Greg Myre

Passengers on flights from the region coming into the U.S. and Britain cannot carry any devices larger than a smartphone. Laptops, tablets and cameras must all be placed in checked baggage.

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Joey Meek, Who Knew Of Dylann Roof's Plan, Sentenced To 27 Months In Prison

2:54pm March 21, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Before Roof shot dead nine parishioners at a historically black church in Charleston, S.C., he told his friend Joey Meek about his murderous plans during an alcohol and cocaine-fueled night.