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Wells Fargo's 20-month nightmare

Geier, Matt Egan and Danielle Wiener-Bronner (CNN Money) -- Wells Fargo may face an angry crowd at its shareholder meeting Tuesday in Iowa. Investors are pushing proposals to rein in Wells Fargo, and activists are organizing protests slamming the bank for countless consumer abuses.

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Noodle diplomacy: What do leaders eat after making history?

Pyongyang's cold noodles are the most famous on the Korean peninsula. They're so good, that the North is dispatching its top chef to the border, along with a noodle-making machine, to recreate it for dinner after Friday's historic inter-Korea summit.

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Democrats test strength in deep-red Arizona special election

Democrats are hoping to continue their recent momentum in special elections Tuesday when voters outside of Phoenix head to the polls to fill a vacancy created when Republican Rep. Trent Franks resigned in December amid sexual harassment allegations.

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Gupta to Jeff Sessions: Medical marijuana could save many addicted to opioids

I feel obligated to share the results of my five-year-long investigation into the medical benefits of the cannabis plant. Before I started this worldwide, in-depth investigation, I was not particularly impressed by the results of medical marijuana research, but a few years later, as I started to dedicate time with patients and scientists in various countries, I came to a different conclusion.

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Modigliani's controversial 'Nu couché' painting breaks auction record

A masterpiece that was once censored on the grounds of obscenity has now set a new auction record. Sotheby's has announced that "Nu couché (sur le côté gauche)" (1917) by the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, which depicts a naked French woman in repose, will lead its Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale on May 14 with an pre-sale estimate in excess of $150 million -- the highest estimate placed on an artwork at auction.

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Armenian Prime Minister resigns after protests

The Prime Minister of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, has stepped down following days of mass demonstrations in the streets of the capital Yerevan over what was seen as an unconstitutional power grab by the former president.

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30 vehicles experience flat tires on Interstate 95 northbound in Palm Beach County

The Florida Highway Patrol said 30 vehicles experienced flat tires Monday morning on Interstate 95 northbound in Palm Beach County after steel rods fell off a semi.

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Most Houstonians believe more regulation would have ‘significantly reduced’ Harvey damage

Rice U.’s 2018 Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals that residents continue to say traffic is still area’s biggest problem and majorities believe that more money is needed for public education

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Guadeloupe: These tiny islands are the French Caribbean's greatest secret

Seen from above, the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe look like the emerald wings of a butterfly.

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Toys 'R' Us liquidation kills Hasbro sales

It may be time to draw a tear on the detachable eyes of Hasbro's Mr. Potato Head. Hasbro reported a 16% drop in sales for the first quarter. The toymaker's earnings missed forecasts mostly because Toys "R" Us is closing.

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Police say man saved many lives by stopping gunman in Waffle House shooting

Police say a 29-year-old man saved many lives when he confronted the gunman during the deadly mass shooting at Waffle House early Sunday morning.

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Dr. Grenita Lathan: Not Compromising to Give Children the Best

Three weeks in and Dr. Grenita Lathan is still smiling. The North Carolina native was recently appointed as Houston ISD Interim Superintendent of the largest school district in Texas and the seventh largest school district in the country with more than 210,000 students and close to 300 schools.

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Beautiful Madeira, the island of eternal springtime

Year-round spring climate. Mountains soaring from an ocean of deepest blue. An abundance of exotic fruit and superlative seafood. Unusual wines.

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Key steps that Administrator Scott Pruitt has taken at EPA

Scott Pruitt's tenure as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency has been marked by stories scrutinizing his first-class travel on the taxpayer dime, his lease agreement in Washington and his use of a full-time security detail.

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The high cost of taking away prisoners' Medicaid coverage

For Lori Stone, getting out of prison has always been a little nerve-racking.

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Haley's response to WH blame over sanctions: 'I don't get confused'

A consensus emerged Tuesday at the White House and Mar-a-Lago about how to clean up the administration's suddenly muddled plans to crack down on Russia: Blame Nikki Haley.

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Barbara Bush redefined the role of first lady

Barbara Bush redefined the role of first lady, not with her signature issue (which was literacy), but with the warmth and humility that distinguished her time in the White House. The wife of George H.W. Bush understood that first ladies can wield enormous power, often with a single image, and she used her visibility and influence to encourage other Americans to empathize beyond their own experiences.

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Southwest passenger died after broken plane window nearly sucked her out

For 20 minutes, the Southwest Airlines jet was a normal flight from New York City to Dallas with 149 people aboard.

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Trump's CIA pick faces growing Hill scrutiny over destruction of interrogation tapes

President Donald Trump's choice to run the CIA has privately faced a barrage of questions from senators over her role in the Bush-era destruction of CIA interrogation tapes, but she still hasn't alleviated a number of concerns about the matter ahead of her confirmation hearings.