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In New Memoir 'Ordinary Girls,' Jaquira Díaz Searches For Home

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In New Memoir 'Ordinary Girls,' Jaquira Díaz Searches For Home

Jaquira Díaz grew up in a public housing project in Puerto Rico; her father was a drug dealer and her mother was diagnosed as schizophrenic. As a child, she says, "I thought everyone lived like this."

In New Memoir 'Ordinary Girls,' Jaquira Díaz Searches For Home

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News Brief: U.S Raid In Syria Kills ISIS Leader, California Wildfires

The world's most wanted terrorist was killed in a U.S. raid in northwestern Syria. For a third straight year, California is grappling with unprecedented challenges from wildfires.

News Brief: U.S Raid In Syria Kills ISIS Leader, California Wildfires

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Families Relay Stories Of Americans Detained In Iran

Detained U.S. citizens in Iran sometimes get to speak by phone with their families. Two families whose loved ones have been languishing in an Iranian prison for years speak out.

Families Relay Stories Of Americans Detained In Iran

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News Brief: Democratic Debate, Impeachment Probe, Turkey's Incursion

Democrats vying to be the presidential nominee see Elizabeth Warren as their biggest rival. Testimony continues in the House impeachment probe. And, a humanitarian crisis escalates in northeast Syria.

News Brief: Democratic Debate, Impeachment Probe, Turkey's Incursion

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Middle East

News Brief: Sanctions On Turkey, Fort Worth Shooting, Presidential Debate

The U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkey for its Kurdish offensive. An ex-Fort Worth officer is charged in the fatal shooting of a woman in her home. And, a Democratic presidential debate tonight in Ohio.

News Brief: Sanctions On Turkey, Fort Worth Shooting, Presidential Debate

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News Brief: Turkish Offensive, U.S. Troops Leaving Syria, Trump Adviser Fiona Hill

Syria's army is moving into northern Syria to repel a Turkish incursion as U.S. troops prepare to withdraw. Fiona Hill, the Trump administration's former top aide on Russia, testifies on Ukraine.

News Brief: Turkish Offensive, U.S. Troops Leaving Syria, Trump Adviser Fiona Hill

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How Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Became A Target In Ukraine

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How Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Became A Target In Ukraine

Marie Louise Yovanovitch was recalled after being targeted in a political campaign that's now a subject of a federal indictment. How did she make enemies in President Trump's world?

How Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Became A Target In Ukraine

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Who Is Former U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch?

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is scheduled to testify Friday before a House panel. The career diplomat's testimony could play a key role in the Trump impeachment proceedings.

Who Is Former U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch?

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News Brief: ISIS Detainees, Trade Talks, Sickle Cell Treatment

The U.S. is taking custody of Islamic State detainees accused of executing American and other hostages. U.S.-China trade talks resume today. A sickle cell disease patient hopes gene-editing can help.

News Brief: ISIS Detainees, Trade Talks, Sickle Cell Treatment

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News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.S.-Syria Strategy, Illegal Vaping

White House says it won't comply with the impeachment inquiry. ISIS is likely to benefit from U.S. troops leaving northern Syria. Wisconsin family charged with running illegal vaping operation.

News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.S.-Syria Strategy, Illegal Vaping

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Susan Rice Talks Of Balancing Career And Motherhood, Reflects On Benghazi

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Susan Rice Talks Of Balancing Career And Motherhood, Reflects On Benghazi

"What bothers me more than anything is that we lost four Americans," the former U.N. ambassador says of the controversy surrounding Benghazi in an interview about her new memoir Tough Love.

Susan Rice Talks Of Balancing Career And Motherhood, Reflects On Benghazi

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Judge Rules Trump Must Release Tax Returns

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A federal judge in New York rules that President Trump must turn over multiple years of tax returns. It's part of an investigation of Trump's business dealings going back to before he took office.

Judge Rules Trump Must Release Tax Returns

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'Deep State' Author Says Trump Has Learned Nothing From The Russia Investigation

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'Deep State' Author Says Trump Has Learned Nothing From The Russia Investigation

In an interview with NPR, New York Times columnist James B. Stewart says President Trump has surrounded himself with those "who will not stop him from doing what he wants."

'Deep State' Author Says Trump Has Learned Nothing From The Russia Investigation

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Politics

News Brief: 2nd Whistleblower, Turkey To Move Into Syria, GM Strike

Second whistleblower with direct knowledge of Ukraine call steps forward. U.S. says it will stand aside as Turkish forces extend their reach in Syria. Talks Between the UAW and GM suffer a setback.

News Brief: 2nd Whistleblower, Turkey To Move Into Syria, GM Strike

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Asia

In Hong Kong, Violence Escalates As Pro-Democracy Protests Continue

As China celebrates 70 years of Communist rule, pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have taken to the streets, with reports of one protester shot by police using live ammunition.

In Hong Kong, Violence Escalates As Pro-Democracy Protests Continue

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