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Wednesday

Strange News

And Now, In Stray Animal News ...

A New Hampshire cop mistook a bobcat for a stray cat. In Brooklyn, baby ducks fell down a storm grate and had to be rescued. And then there's the South Carolina package theft with a hairy surprise.

And Now, In Stray Animal News ...

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Politics

News Brief: Democrats On Health Care; Interest Rate Cut Expected

As 10 Democratic presidential candidates debated Tuesday night, health care dominated the first hour. Another 10 will meet on stage tonight. Also, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates today.

News Brief: Democrats On Health Care; Interest Rate Cut Expected

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Tuesday

Politics

News Brief: Democratic Debates, Gilroy Shooting, Data Breach

Democrats begin a second round of debates Tuesday night in Detroit. A vigil is held for shooting victims in Gilroy, Calif. And, Capital One Bank is dealing with a major data breach.

News Brief: Democratic Debates, Gilroy Shooting, Data Breach

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Monday

National

Update On Shooting At Gilroy Garlic Festival

KQED

At least three victims and a suspected gunman were killed and more were injured in a shooting at California's Gilroy Garlic Festival on Sunday. KQED's Rachael Myrow is at Gilroy's police headquarters.

Update On Shooting At Gilroy Garlic Festival

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Despite 'Loss Of Faith' In Kim Jong Un, The U.S. Tries Again For A Nuclear Deal

A handout photo provided by Dong-A Ilbo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Trump inside the demilitarized zone separating South and North Korea on June 30. Dong-A Ilbo via Getty Images hide caption

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World

Despite 'Loss Of Faith' In Kim Jong Un, The U.S. Tries Again For A Nuclear Deal

After multiple frustrations, U.S. strategists are asking if the North Korean leader is capable of making the nuclear deal the Trump administration wants.

Despite 'Loss Of Faith' In Kim Jong Un, The U.S. Tries Again For A Nuclear Deal

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National

News Brief: Gilroy Shooting, Coats Leaving Administration, Trump Tweets

A gunman killed 3 people in a shooting at a California festival. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats is leaving the administration. And, Trump weekend tweets attack Maryland Rep. Cummings.

News Brief: Gilroy Shooting, Coats Leaving Administration, Trump Tweets

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Wednesday

Politics

Mueller Testifies At House Panel Hearing

Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller gives testimony to the House Judiciary Committee, the first of two hearings on Capitol Hill Wednesday about his report on interference and obstruction.

Mueller Testifies At House Panel Hearing

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Law

News Brief: Robert Mueller, DOJ's Tech Review, Pa. School's Lunch Debt

Ex-special counsel Robert Mueller testifies Wednesday before 2 House panels. DOJ launches a review into major tech firms. And a Pennsylvania school district rebuffs donor efforts to pay lunch debts.

News Brief: Robert Mueller, DOJ's Tech Review, Pa. School's Lunch Debt

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Friday

'Engagement Is Losing Credibility': Iranian Foreign Minister

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World

'Engagement Is Losing Credibility': Iranian Foreign Minister

Iran would commit to permanent nuclear inspections in exchange for a permanent lifting of U.S. imposed-sanctions, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells NPR.

'Engagement Is Losing Credibility': Iranian Foreign Minister

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National

Acting Head Of Customs And Border Protection Defends Agency's Decisions

Mark Morgan, acting head of Customs and Border Protection, addresses the Trump administration new asylum rule. He says it's being rolled out as a small "pilot."

Acting Head Of Customs And Border Protection Defends Agency's Decisions

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Middle East

News Brief: Iranian Drone, Border Crisis, U.S. Heat Wave

U.S. destroys an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Mark Morgan, acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the border crisis. And, a heat wave builds across the U.S.

News Brief: Iranian Drone, Border Crisis, U.S. Heat Wave

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Tuesday

Politics

News Brief: Trump Tweets, Asylum Rule, Big Tech Hearings

Trump doubles down on racist remarks directed at freshmen congresswomen of color. White House implements a new rule for asylum-seekers. And, big tech comes to Capitol Hill for congressional hearings.

News Brief: Trump Tweets, Asylum Rule, Big Tech Hearings

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Monday

Politics

News Brief: Trump Comments, Immigration Raids, Puerto Rico Governor

President Trump is accused of making racist comments. Nationwide immigration raids ordered by Trump fail to materialize. And, Puerto Rico's governor faces pressure to resign over offensive messages.

News Brief: Trump Comments, Immigration Raids, Puerto Rico Governor

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Friday

Politics

News Brief: Citizenship Question, Tropical Storm Barry, R. Kelly Arrested

Trump backs down on including a citizenship question on the 2020 census. A big storm heads toward Louisiana. And, R&B singer R. Kelly is arrested on federal charges that include child pornography.

News Brief: Citizenship Question, Tropical Storm Barry, R. Kelly Arrested

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