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Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Screw-top Tuna, Honda Ramenand Be My Wingman.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is launching a new PAC to boost Republican women candidates well before they get to the general election.

Republican Congresswoman Warns GOP Leaders Of Gender 'Crisis'

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is leading a new PAC to recruit Republican women candidates. Congressional leaders are taking notice, but President Trump's impact is a matter of dispute in the party.

Rep. Ron DeSantis is hoping an endorsement from President Trump can buoy him over establishment favorite Adam Putnam, Florida's agriculture commissioner, in the Republican gubernatorial primary.

McCain Death, Florida Shooting Cast Shadows On Tuesday's Primaries

A Senate candidate in Arizona raised eyebrows with comments about McCain a day before he died. A Trump ally is vying to be governor of Florida, where a gun debate was reignited by a weekend tragedy.

Myanmar border guard police patrol the fence in the "no man's land" zone between Myanmar and Bangladesh, as seen from Maungdaw, Rakhine state, during a government-organized visit for journalists on Aug. 24. A new U.N. report finds that Myanmar's military and other groups, including the border police, committed atrocities. The report urges the prosecution of military leaders for genocide.

Myanmar's Military Leaders Should Be Tried For Genocide, U.N. Investigators Say

A new report on the mass killings of Rohingya Muslims suggests six Myanmarese commanders be prosecuted. Investigators also say civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi did nothing to stop the attacks.

Vincent Galvan first went to a nursing home in 2012 after his right leg was amputated. He was evicted after complaining about his care.

As Nursing Homes Evict Patients, States Question Motives

According to the federal government, the top complaint about nursing homes is wrongful eviction. Advocates say nursing homes want residents who pay more but require less care.

A trip to Ann Arbor, Mich., wouldn't be complete without a visit to Zingerman's. A new cookbook shares some no-nonsense recipes that seem like they're just an oven-preheat away from appearing warm and fresh in your kitchen.

Zingerman's Bakehouse, A Michigan Icon, Rolls Out A New Cookbook

A visit to Ann Arbor wouldn't be complete without a trip to an eatery that bears the famous name. And the mouthwatering, no-nonsense recipes are designed to entice even novice bakers into the kitchen.

CIA director nominee Gina Haspel attends Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's ceremonial swearing-in at the State Department in Washington last week.

CIA Nominee Gina Haspel Faces A Senate Showdown

Haspel is the first woman nominated for the CIA's top job. Her covert career and links to waterboarding will likely make for an unusual Senate confirmation hearing with an uncertain outcome.

Hazmat suits hang next to the canal that leads from Balaklava Bay to the heart of the underground base.

Now A Museum, This USSR Submarine Base Was Built To Endure U.S. Nukes — And Retaliate

A once-secret underground naval base in Crimea designed to preserve Soviet submarines in case of a nuclear attack is now a museum with an anti-American message.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Capitol Hill on Dec. 7, 2017.

Who's In Charge? Potential Leadership Shake-Ups Leave Agencies In Limbo

The EPA is the latest agency facing an uncertain future for its top official. Instability in Trump's Cabinet may have lasting repercussions for government departments.

Pompeo's Trip To North Korea May Pave The Way For Direct Talks

President Trump tweeted Wednesday that CIA Director Mike Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. David Greene talks to Shane Harris of The Washington Post, which first reported the story.

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