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A roll of "I Voted" stickers sits on a table at an elementary school during the U.S. presidential election on November 8, 2016 in Dearborn, Mich.

A Tale Of Two Efforts To Improve Confidence In U.S. Elections

5:57pm October 23, 2017

by Pam Fessler

One effort, centered on President Trump's voter fraud commission, is mired in controversy. But efforts to improve communication between the feds and election officials are showing progress.

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl (center) is escorted to the military courthouse at Fort Bragg, N.C., on Oct. 16, the day he pleaded guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.

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At A Hearing For Bowe Bergdahl, The Focus Is On President Trump

5:54pm October 23, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The Army judge, Col. Jeffrey Nance, posed the question of whether the sergeant could receive a fair trial after comments made by the president, who has repeatedly called Bergdahl a traitor.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson steps off the plane as he arrives in Qatar after returning from Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan on Monday. Tillerson paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan to meet with President Ashraf Ghani and other officials.

Tillerson Affirms Afghanistan Commitments In Unannounced Visit

5:52pm October 23, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

In remarks delivered after landing, the secretary invited "moderate voices" within the Taliban to renounce violence. He also called on Pakistan to stop providing safe haven to terrorists.

Republicans Could Affect Americans' Retirement By Targeting 401(k) Plans

5:48pm October 23, 2017

by Chris Arnold

Republicans in Congress are talking behind closed doors about a plan that would affect millions of Americans who are saving for retirement — and not in a good way according to many critics. The idea is to drastically lower the amount of money that Americans can set aside before taxes in their 401(k) accounts.

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After Hurricane Maria's Destruction, Connecticut Father Gets His Sons Out Of Puerto Rico

5:48pm October 23, 2017

After weeks of hearing from his teenage sons in Puerto Rico about the lack of sufficient food and water, a Connecticut father sells his car to pay for plane tickets to get them out.

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Bergdahl Defense Says Case Should Be Dismissed Because Of Trump's Comments

5:48pm October 23, 2017

by Greg Myre

A sentencing hearing began today for U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who pleaded guilty to desertion and dereliction of duty for leaving his unit in Afghanistan. But instead of beginning testimony today as planned, the judge heard an argument from the defense — that the case should be dismissed because of remarks made by President Trump.

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Chairman Of Joint Chiefs Of Staff Says A Lot About Attack In Niger Is Still Unknown

5:48pm October 23, 2017

by Tom Bowman

The nation's highest military officer — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Marine General Joseph Dunford — revealed more details today about the deadly ambush in Africa earlier this month where four U.S. soldiers were killed in Niger.

Secretary Of State Tillerson Says There Are Moderate Voices Among The Taliban

5:26pm October 23, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson went to Kabul and Baghdad today as he tries to help wind down two ongoing conflicts. On his trip, he told reporters that the fight against the Taliban must continue, but that there is an opening for certain parts of the group.

Gold Star Widow Says President Trump Didn't Remember Her Husband's Name

5:26pm October 23, 2017

by Mara Liasson

Myeshia Johnson, the widow of one of the U.S. soldiers killed in Niger, has spoken about President Trump's phone call to her and how she felt. That call has been the subject of several days of controversy for the White House.

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Las Vegas Works To Secure Tourism Industry After Music Festival Shooting

5:26pm October 23, 2017

by Leila Fadel

Las Vegas has moved quickly to try and tamp down any impact the recent massacre may have on its tourism lifeline, but with unknown success. One chapel owner says there have been wedding postponements, and tourism officials say there have been cancellations, but no conventions have pulled out.