Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, received an email announcing her dismissal. She talks about libraries as bastions of democracy, for which the “freedom to read,” she says, is essential.
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At least 2,000 National Guard troops were deployed, according to the Trump administration
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Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices; Trump’s perceived goals fare better than his approach.
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Two to four inches of rainfall in portions of Mexico’s western states may lead to flooding and mudslides through Monday.
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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that the protests in Los Angeles over the weekend are the “tip of the iceberg” as the Trump administration escalates its deportation efforts. “It’s not going to be just L.A., it’ll be cities across the country as we continue to deport people,” Gonzales added.
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This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger join as President Trump signed an executive order cutting their funding. Plus, Sen. Tammy Duckworth discusses the Trump administration’s national security moves.
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Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? “48 Hours” contributor Michelle Miller reports.
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Many creators on social media have a hard time making money from their work. Today, 12 years after the introduction of Patreon, the company says it’s a source of regular income for more than 300,000 creators. Correspondent David Pogue talks with Patreon co-founder Jack Conte, and with podcasters and artists who gain income from subscribing patrons paying as little as $5 a month.
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Saturday marks five months since wildfires erupted in and around Los Angeles, California. They burned for 24 days, wiping entire neighborhoods and communities off the map. Elise Preston has new details on the challenges of rebuilding.
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The Belmont Stakes hosted a rematch in New York of the top three finishing horses from the Kentucky Derby.
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