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NPR (npr.org) 

Russia Aims To Meddle In State Elections, Sen. King Says

Steve Inskeep talks to Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, about Wednesday's hearing on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

TheRepublic.com 

Innsbruck says hosting 2026 Olympics ‘doable and affordable’

VIENNA — A feasibility study has suggested Innsbruck could host the 2026 Winter Olympics on a budget of 1.175 billion euros ($1.3 billion), but the Austrian city will need the approval of its residents before deciding on a bid. “If we stick to the strategy from the feasibility study, it could become doable and affordable

NPR (npr.org) 

Uber Must Find A New CEO After Travis Kalanick Resigns

Kalanick reportedly agreed to resign after a shareholder revolt and scandals involving the workplace environment. An ex-Uber engineer had blogged about how her sexual harassment case was mishandled.

USATODAY (Travel Top Stories) 

25 must-see buildings in Indiana

We asked AIA chapters nationwide to name 25 structures visitors to their state should see.

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Refurbishment of 53 Blackhawks for the Afghan troops has commenced: Pentagon

The United States Department of Defense has said the refurbishment work of 53 UH-60 or Blackhawk helicopters for the Afghan security forces has commenced. According to a new Pentagon report on Afghanistan “Under the ANDSF Road Map, the SMW will also expand to provide additional helicopter crews, consolidate the PC-12 aircraft into a new fixed-wing Read the full article...

BBC 

Petrol stations to go electric

The Queen's Speech pledges new legislation on driverless and electric cars to make the UK "a world leader".