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May 03, 2017 - Daily News Briefing

Why President Trump should get out of his comfort zone.

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Could making climate change a 'pro-life' issue bring conservatives on board?

The message is targeted at evangelicals and other conservatives, but many Americans do not see climate change as a moral issue, at least not yet.

USDA secretary announces halt on school nutrition standards

The rollback of Obama-era nutrition standards would allow schools to serve higher-sodium foods as well as fattier and flavored milk to students.

British PM calls for unity in preparation for Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May hopes that the snap election next month will allow the country to unite behind her as the tug-of-war over Brexit negotiations gets under way.

Congress to grill United Airlines execs on company misconduct

The session follows an incident in which a passenger was forcibly pulled off one of the company's flights, prompting national outrage.

Can energy-efficient lightbulbs help Zimbabwe reach its climate change goals?

The country is banning older filament lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes, a move the nation hopes will help ease its power crisis.

Tentative deal reached to avoid writers' strike in Hollywood

The new deal would earn a total of $130 million more for Writers Guild of America members over the lifespan of the deal.

Marine Le Pen: When is plagiarism just a 'nod-and-a-wink'?

Aides of the far-right French presidential candidate said the sections of a speech she lifted from a former opponent was an ode to Francois Fillon.

How a shortage of temporary seasonal workers is hurting some US businesses

Congress did not grant visa exceptions for some seasonal, nonagricultural foreign workers. Now, innkeepers, restaurateurs, and landscapers say they can't find enough help and are turning down business in some cases.