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Electric cars are parked at the Los Angeles Police Department in 2016. California's latest plan for to fight climate change includes renewable energy and putting millions of electric cars on the road.

California Eyes Climate Leadership Role, But Trump's EPA Holds A Key On Cars

California Gov. Jerry Brown is vowing to lead the nation on climate change, as the Trump administration pulls back. But Trump's EPA could get in California's way over tougher car rules.

President Trump spoke at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., on Jan. 21. He blamed the media for reports that he is feuding with the intelligence services, after comparing them to Nazi Germany.

NPR And The Word 'Liar': Intent Is Key

President Trump's statements that aren't true challenge many newsrooms. NPR will report what it can verify, says news chief Michael Oreskes.

Military Commissions Resume At Guantanamo

The military commissions for terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay have resumed. Former President Obama failed to close the prison. But President Trump has vowed to keep it open and send new detainees.

Then-candidate Donald Trump tours the World Trade International Bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, in 2015.

President Trump Is Moving Forward With His Wall. Is It Really Going To Happen?

A wall would be expensive — up to $40 billion, according to one estimate. Experts say it's impractical, and a majority of Americans are actually against it. But it was a big Trump campaign promise.

Jamaica's (left to right) Asafa Powell, Nesta Carter, Usain Bolt and Michael Frater celebrate their gold medal after the men's 4x100-meter relay final in Beijing in 2008. With Wednesday's announcement, the team will have to return those medals.

Usain Bolt Loses A Gold Medal After 2008 Teammate's Failed Test

Bolt left Rio with a perfect triple-triple, having won three golds in three consecutive Olympics. But his record unraveled after a re-analysis found his Beijing relay teammate used a banned substance.

Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto speaks during a news conference in Mexico City on Monday. He is waiting to hear from high-level negotiators before deciding whether to cancel his U.S. trip.

As Trump Orders Border Wall, Mexico's President Mulls Canceling U.S. Trip

Many Mexicans are angry over President Trump's executive order to begin building a wall along the border. Some Mexican politicians are asking their president to cancel a planned meeting with Trump.

Students at Mosul University place the Iraqi national flag at the entrance on Sunday after it was liberated from Islamic State militants. The Iraqi military, supported by the U.S., has retaken the eastern part of the city. ISIS still holds the western part of Mosul, its last major stronghold in Iraq.

The Shaky State Of The Islamic State

President Trump wants complete victory over the Islamic State, which is on the defensive. But translating battlefield gains into a comprehensive political solution is still a daunting challenge.

Venus Williams, 36, will face off against her sister Serena, 35, in Saturday's Australian Open final. Williams beat fellow American Coco Vandeweghe Thursday to reach the finals.

14 Years Later, Venus And Serena Williams Meet Again In Australian Open Final

For now at least, the Australian Open's final bracket is strictly for the over-30 club, as Roger Federer also earned a spot in the men's final.

Chelsea Manning had been sentenced to 35 years for leaking military secrets to WikiLeaks. President Obama commuted the sentence shortly before leaving office.

Trump: Chelsea Manning An 'Ungrateful Traitor' For Criticizing Obama

Trump's response amplified the criticism of the former president by the former Army private, whose sentence for leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks was commuted by Obama last week.

Barbershop: Former Members Talk About What Led Them To Join Gangs In Chicago

To help us understand why so many young men contribute to Chicago's violence and gang problems we speak with former members, Andre Evans, Edwin Day and Mario Hardiman.

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