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News Wrap: Yellen signals likely interest rate hike

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Janet Yellen affirmed that short-term interest rates are likely to rise again.

In the our news wrap Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen affirmed that short-term interest rates are likely to rise again in the coming months, but left the door open to change those plans. Also, Brazil's former president was convicted in a sweeping corruption probe.

07/12/2017

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Did Donald Trump Jr. break the law? Legal experts weigh in

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 8m 1s | Donald Trump Jr.’s release of his Russia-related email exchange reignited a legal debate. (8m 1s)

'Dirt to Shirt' movement hopes to regrow local textiles

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 4m 41s | Cotton farmers are teaming up with textile mills to produce garments that are USA made. (4m 41s)

How are Trump Jr. revelations resonating politically?

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 8m 16s | Matt Schlapp and Karine Jean-Pierre join Judy Woodruff to discuss Russia investigations. (8m 16s)

One of the biggest icebergs ever just broke off Antarctica

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 8m 26s | A huge iceberg has broken away from a the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica. (8m 26s)

Senate presses Trump’s FBI director pick for independence

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 3m 30s | President Trump’s pick for FBI director pledges loyalty to the law at confirmation. (3m 30s)

Trump legal team distances president from son's meeting

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 3m 42s | How do the revelations in Donald Trump Jr.'s emails affect the Russia investigation? (3m 42s)

Why are so many from this Russian region fighting for ISIS?

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 10m 13s | A brutal separatist insurgency has long fought against the Russian state. (10m 13s)

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