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Morning News Report

President Trump, while meeting with governors, reaffirmed his commitment to ban bump stocks and arm teachers. A Florida House panel considers a bill that would raise the age to buy a rifle to 21.

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News Brief: School Safety, Democrats' Countermemo Released

President Trump meets on Monday with a bipartisan group of governors on school safety. And, a redacted memo drafted by Democrats on the House intelligence committee was released over the weekend.

News Brief: School Safety, Democrats' Countermemo Released

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Obituaries

Evangelical Leader Remembers Billy Graham's Life And Legacy

Billy Graham has died at the age of 99. Russell Moore, head of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, remembers the legendary evangelist.

Evangelical Leader Remembers Billy Graham's Life And Legacy

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Florida Legislature's Vote May Be Opening Bid In Gun Law Debate

With students who survived a school shooting in the gallery, Florida lawmakers on Tuesday voted down a bill to ban assault-style rifles. GOP Gov. Rick Scott says everything is on the table.

Florida Legislature's Vote May Be Opening Bid In Gun Law Debate

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Politics

Morning News Brief

Florida's House rejected a measure banning assault-style rifles, like the one used in last week's shooting. The president is directing the Justice Department to develop regulations to ban bump stocks.

Morning News Brief

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Mueller Investigation Secures Another Guilty Plea

This time, a lawyer who worked with Ukraine lobbyists Paul Manafort and Rick Gates is acknowledging he lied to the FBI. It's part of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Mueller Investigation Secures Another Guilty Plea

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President Trump Endorses Mitt Romney's Senate Run

This endorsement is the latest chapter in a complicated political relationship. President Trump said Mitt Romney "will make a great senator." Romney tweeted back that he accepts the endorsement.

President Trump Endorses Mitt Romney's Senate Run

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Middle East

Violence In Syria Escalates

Some Damascus suburbs have seen rebel fighting and government bombs for years. Now a suburb called Eastern Ghouta is the scene of a massive bombardment by government forces and their allies.

Violence In Syria Escalates

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Obituaries

Remembering The 17 Victims Who Died In This Week's School Shooting

As the nation looks for ways to honor the victims of this week's school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., we offer a remembrance of those who died.

Remembering The 17 Victims Who Died In This Week's School Shooting

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The List Of School Shootings Just Keeps Growing. Do We Still Feel Anything?

People are brought out of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., after a gunman opened fire on Wednesday. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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The List Of School Shootings Just Keeps Growing. Do We Still Feel Anything?

People in certain jobs develop a working relationship with death — like nurses, soldiers and police officers. Thanks to so many school shootings, so are teachers and students.

The List Of School Shootings Just Keeps Growing. Do We Still Feel Anything?

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News Brief: Florida School Shooting, Latest On Immigration Plan

In Parkland, Florida, 17 people were killed and a suspect is in custody. And, Thursday appears to be the last day for senators to come up with an immigration deal before their next recess begins.

News Brief: Florida School Shooting, Latest On Immigration Plan

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National Security

News Brief: Senate Panel Hearing, Iraq Aid Conference

The Senate Intelligence Committee focuses on threats to the nation's security during a Tuesday hearing. And, Kuwait hosts a conference on getting aid to rebuild Iraq now that ISIS has been driven out.

News Brief: Senate Panel Hearing, Iraq Aid Conference

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Politics

Morning News Brief: Immigration Debate, CFPB Changes

The Senate takes the unusual step of starting an open-ended debate on immigration. The agency that makes sure consumers get a fair deal with financial institutions will make some radical changes.

Morning News Brief: Immigration Debate, CFPB Changes

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News Brief: Budget Deadline, North Korea's Military Parade

Facing a government shutdown deadline, senators passed a 2-year budget deal but there are hurdles. A day before the Winter Olympic's opening ceremony in South Korea, the North held a military parade.

News Brief: Budget Deadline, North Korea's Military Parade

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