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Former U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-IN) testifies in February before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on his nomination to be Director of National Intelligence in Washington, D.C. Coats was confirmed by the Senate on Mar. 15. Photo by REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan.

Nation Mar 15

Senate confirms Dan Coats as director of national intelligence

By Richard Lardner, Associated Press

News Wrap: Top U.S. intelligence official addresses Trump criticism over Russia hacking

In our news wrap Thursday, the nation’s top intelligence official James Clapper told senators in a hearing he has “very high confidence” that Russia hacked Democratic Party computers in a bid to interfere with the U.S. election. Also, it was…

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New documents show Osama bin Laden determined to strike U.S.

Newly declassified documents about slain al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden reveal his determination to keep the terrorist network focused on an attack on the United States.

By Larisa Epatko

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News Wrap: Director of National Intelligence Will Step Down

In other news Thursday, there are reports that Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair may resign his office and the Senate moved to clear the way for the final passage of the financial regulatory reform bill.

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