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Noel Francisco attends his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for his nomination to become solicitor general, on May 10, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

As Trump Pressure Builds, Spotlight Falls On Solicitor General Noel Francisco

If Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein were removed, Francisco is the next in line to supervise the Justice Department's special counsel investigation.

Dunkin, a mastiff, is among the breeds that won't be allowed to fly in the cargo section of United Airlines flights as of June 18. He's shown at the Westminster dog show in February.

United Airlines Will Ban Dozens Of Dog, Cat Breeds In New Pet Guidelines

As of June 18, a handful of cat breeds and more than 40 types of short-nosed and strong-jawed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cargo area. In-cabin rules are still under consideration.

The Illinois River is a popular with both locals and tourists in Oklahoma. But environmentalists say pollution has significantly damaged the water quality over the previous decades, turning once-clear streams and lakes murky.

In Oklahoma, Critics Say Pruitt Stalled Pollution Case After Taking Industry Funds

When Scott Pruitt served as Oklahoma's attorney general, he took over a major pollution lawsuit brought by his predecessor. Critics accuse Pruitt of inaction on the case, which remains unresolved.

As WH Legal Team Undergoes Changes, Trump Intensifies His Attacks On Justice Department

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended the Justice Department Tuesday against threats from hardline congressional Republicans to impeach him. On Wednesday, President Trump reignited his long simmering dispute with the Rosenstein via tweet.

Venezuelan Migrants Face Hardships In Brazil, But Say It's Still Better Than What They Left

Venezuela's economic and social meltdown is fueling an exodus. Tens of thousands of people have made their way to Brazil, some to the heart of the Amazon rain forest. Life is very difficult, but despite the hardships Venezuelan migrants say it's still better than back home.

Nancy Pelosi Says She Will Run For House Speaker If Democrats Win 2018 Midterms

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says she's confident Democrats will take back control of the House, and if they do, she's running for speaker again. But there are those within the party that feel it's time for a new generation — and Republicans are "ecstatic" with her decision.

Cambridge Analytica announced Wednesday that it is immediately shutting down operations.

Cambridge Analytica Is Shutting Down After Facebook Data Controversy

The U.K.-based firm made headlines for using data from Facebook users without their permission. Video also showed its executives describing campaign tactics of entrapment.

President Donald Trump participates in a ceremonial swearing-in for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the State Department on May 2.

Secretary Of State Pompeo Promises New 'Swagger' At State Department Swearing-In

President Trump paid his first official visit to the State Department Wednesday to attend the ceremonial swearing-in of Mike Pompeo. Pompeo promised a vigorous pursuit of diplomatic opportunities.

"It surprises me how fast all of these changes became normal," says Yaser Bakr, the founder of Jeddah's AlComedy Club. This is the first year where men and women are sitting in the audience together, he says.

'Culture Shock Within Their Own Country': Saudis Come To Grips With Swift Changes

Activities once forbidden — cinema, music, women driving — are now OK. It makes some Saudis nervous. "I talk to younger people, they are happy with it," says a Saudi woman. "But older people are not."

Also: President Trump apparently wrote the letter on his health released by his doctor; hundreds of protesters are arrested in Paris in May Day rallies; and NASA prepares to send a new probe to Mars.

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