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A Top CIA Official Retires Under Cloud of Suspicion

Even as it loses its chief executive, the CIA's recently retired third-ranking official is under investigation for possible improper relations with a defense contractor, says Newsweek magazine correspondent Michael Isikoff. Federal investigators are investigating CIA Executive Director Kyle "Dusty" Foggo.

Mourners lament the deaths of young men at a funeral in El Alto, Bolivia, on Wednesday. The men were shot outside a major fuel plant in an operation by Bolivian security forces to clear a blockade that has caused fuel shortages in La Paz.

At Least 6 Killed As Political Turmoil Continues In Bolivia

Ex-President Evo Morales continues to influence politics from exile in Mexico City as the interim president moves toward new elections. The death toll has risen to 30 in the post-election violence.

Lawmakers Call For GM's Top Lawyer To Step Down

Delphi, the company that made the defective ignition switch in General Motors vehicles, has stayed out of the harsh glare in the recall scandal. But that changed Thursday, as Delphi's CEO joined GM CEO Mary Barra and GM's top lawyer for a grilling on Capitol Hill.

USC Win Tops Frantic Football Weekend

A last-minute win over Notre Dame keeps the University of Southern California's long unbeaten streak alive. The wild ending was just one of several in a big week of college football. John Feinstein and Steve Inskeep discuss the developments.

Police say a driver in a pickup truck plowed into bicyclists competing in a community road race in Arizona, critically injuring several riders. Authorities say officers then chased down the driver Saturday and shot him outside a nearby hardware store.

Driver Rams Cyclists In Arizona Race, Critically Injuring 6

A driver in a pickup truck plowed into bicyclists during a community road race in Arizona, critically injuring several riders before police chased the driver and shot him.

Left to right: former Vice President Joe Biden, Massuchusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg react on stage during the Democratic presidential debate at Otterbein University.

6 Takeaways From The 4th Democratic Presidential Primary Debate

Elizabeth Warren faced new scrutiny, Pete Buttigieg controlled multiple exchanges, and the potential conflicts of interest of Joe Biden's son got relatively little focus.

(L to R) Olivia Troye, Amanda Stratton, and Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the impact the upcoming election could have on the future of reproductive rights.

Mich. Democrats seek reset with Harris at top of ticket

Michigan Democrats are trying to reset the presidential race in the swing state now that Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to be their presidential candidate.

Familiar faces top the pop charts, but there's a real surprise near the bottom

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, all regular fixtures atop the Billboard charts, have the biggest songs and albums of the week. But don't sleep on Imogen Heap.

Melissa McCarthy gets a star-vehicle movie of her own in <em>Spy</em>.

In 'Spy,' Melissa McCarthy Receives Top-Billing. Finally.

NPR film critic Bob Mondello says Spy is a generous, smart, sexy comedy, surrounding a generous, smart, sexy star. It was a long time coming, but it was worth the wait.

Chicago Scrambles To Remain Top Contender For Obama Library

The Obama Library Foundation says it has major concerns about the proposals from two Chicago universities. The city's mayor, Rahm Emanuel, says he's confident that Chicago will beat out New York and Hawaii.

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