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Nation Feb 12

IRS watchdog says shutdown caused ‘shocking’ drop in phone help

By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

Mick Mulvaney, the acting director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), speaks on November 27, 2017. The CFPB announced Wednesday that it plans to get rid of most of its consumer protections governing payday lenders. Joshua Roberts/Reuters

How will CFPB enforcement changes affect consumers?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is charged with making sure financial institutions treat consumers fairly. But the Trump administration this week stripped the federal agency's enforcement power that allowed it to pursue cases of lending discrimination. Renae Merle, a reporter…

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New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill

New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill…

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WikiLeaks Documents Go Public: Where Should Journalists Draw the Line?

Some have questioned whether WikiLeaks and major news organizations publishing the secret documents compromised the safety of American lives. Judy Woodruff gets perspective from two journalists on what is considered when publishing sensitive information.

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World Mar 24

Thousands at vigil in New Zealand honor 50 killed in mosque attacks

By Nick Perry, Associated Press

World Mar 24

Cyclone death toll above 750; aid workers fear cholera outbreaks

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

A cruise ship Viking Sky drifts towards land after an engine failure, Hustadvika, Norway March 23, 2019. Frank Einar Vatne/NTB Scanpix/via Reuters

World Mar 24

Helicopters rescue Norway cruise ship passengers amid storm

By Jari Tanner, Associated Press

World Mar 24

Death toll from central Mali massacre up to 134, says UN

By Baba Ahmed, Krista Mahr, Associated Press

U.S. Justice Department building is seen in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2018. Photo by Yuri Gripas/Reuters

Politics Mar 24

Barr on pace to release Sunday summary findings on Russia investigation

By Associated Press

Health Mar 24

What caused Harry Houdini’s mysterious death?

By Dr. Howard Markel

World Mar 23

Tens of thousands in southern Africa need help after cyclone

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Nation Mar 23

Midwest flood risks are ‘scary,’ may persist for months, experts say

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

World Mar 23

Anti-Brexit marchers swarm London streets, demand new vote

By Gregory Katz, Associated Press

Politics Mar 23

Congress won’t see Mueller’s findings on Russia investigation Saturday, according to DOJ official

By Associated Press

Protesters run away as tear gas is fired during 19th round of "yellow vests" protests in Nice, France, March 23, 2019. Photo by Eric Gaillard

World Mar 23

French yellow vests protest in Paris for 19th weekend as troops monitor

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Nation Mar 23

Lawyer’s office shot at after cop’s acquittal in teen death

By Ramesh Santanam, Mark Scolforo, Associated Press

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), flanked by Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) (L) and House Democrats hold a news conference about their proposed resolution to terminate U.S. President Trump's Emergency Declaration on the southern border with Mexico, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. February 25, 2019. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Politics Mar 23

Battle over Mueller report to be pressed by Democrats

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The U.S. Capitol is seen after Special Counsel Robert Mueller handed in his report to Attorney General William Barr on his investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election and any potential wrongdoing by U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, U.S., March 22, 2019. Photo by Carlos Barria/Reuters

Politics Mar 23

In a plain envelope, a monumental message: Mueller’s done

By Associated Press

Nation Mar 23

Nation awaits key findings as Mueller wraps up Russia probe

By Associated Press

A Syrian Democratic Forces flag flutters on a damaged building in the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, Syria, March 23, 2019. Photo by Stringer/Reuters

World Mar 23

U.S.-backed Syrian force declares victory over Islamic State

By Philip Assa, Andrea Rosa, Maya Arelluzzo, Associated Press

World Mar 22

Cyclone Idai death toll climbs above 600 in Africa

By Cara Anna, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press

A woman holds a sign for Antwon Rose at a rally to protest the fatal shooting of Rose at the Allegheny County Courthouse on June 21 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images

Nation Mar 22

Police officer acquitted in fatal shooting of Antwon Rose

By Ramesh Santanam, Associated Press

Politics Mar 22

Will Barr make the Mueller report public? Here’s what he told senators months ago

By Gretchen Frazee

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Dirksen Building on oversight of the FBI. Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call

Politics Mar 22

Could Congress force the Mueller report to be made public?

By Daniel Bush