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China tries to reboot its private sector

China's economy is growing, but consumer spending is down. The government is attempting to jumpstart the country's numbers by reassuring private entrepreneurs that they have its support.

San Diego Police officers block the access to the Islamic Center of San Diego following a shooting in southern California, on May 18, 2026. A shooting at the largest mosque complex in San Diego killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in a car from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.

California mosque shooting leaves 5 dead. And, judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit

San Diego authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a mosque as a hate crime. And, Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS, paving the way for an "anti-weaponization fund."

A Texas Easter tradition connects the generations

Cascarones are confetti-filled egg shells that families smash over each other's heads as part of Easter celebrations in Texas and Northern Mexico.

Then-acting Assistant Attorney General Stuart Delery (right) speaks at a news conference with Attorney General Eric Holder at the Department of Justice in 2015.

Justice Department's No. 3 Official Is Stepping Down

Stuart Delery, acting associate attorney general, is resigning to explore options in the private sector. He leaves as the highest-ranking openly gay leader in the department's history.

Boston Light, First Lighthouse In U.S., Celebrates 300 Years

The nation's first lighthouse turns 300 years old Wednesday. NPR takes a tour of Boston Light.

Nick Goepper Wins Silver In Slopestyle, Gus Kenworthy Places 12th

Two Americans finished in the top 12 of the men's freestyle skiing slopestyle, including Nick Goepper, who took a silver medal.

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats speaks at a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on worldwide threats, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Mueller Indicts Russians For 2016 Election Meddling. But It Hasn't Stopped.

Russian information warfare has continued and the Russians are gearing up to do it again in the 2018 midterms.

NYT Poll Shows Clinton & Cooper With Winning Margins in NC

Democrat Hillary Clinton is safely ahead of Republican Donald Trump in North Carolina according to a poll released Tuesday by the New York Times and Siena…

Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Wednesday.

FACT CHECK: Defense Chief Claims Some Are Calling For Military Shutdown Due To Virus

In describing steps the military is taking to confront the pandemic within its ranks, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said a shutdown is "not feasible." He did not say who is recommending such a move.

South Korean election officials put up posters of candidates in Seoul, South Korea, on April 2. The country will hold April 15 legislative elections on schedule, and the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is a major issue in the vote.

South Koreans Will Vote In Election In Masks And Gloves, Have Temperature Checked

On April 15, legislative elections will go as planned but with new coronavirus safety features, and the government's handling of the virus is a top issue.

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