| How to govern under legal cloud? A one-word strategy emerges Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:47 PM PDT ![How to govern under legal cloud? A one-word strategy emerges]( "How to govern under legal cloud? A one-word strategy emerges") "It's very difficult, because no matter what, you walk into an office to discuss something, and they want to discuss the scandal, even as an ally," says Patrick Griffin, who ran legislative affairs for former President Bill Clinton from 1994 to 1996. Two decades later, the same advice applies to a Trump White House struggling to enact major legislation amid intensifying FBI and congressional investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible collaboration by Trump associates. On Friday, President Trump appeared to confirm that he personally is under investigation, following news reports this week that he faces scrutiny over whether he obstructed justice on the Russia matter.
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| An outdoorsman’s outreach to youths facing troubles at home Posted: 16 Jun 2017 11:18 AM PDT ![An outdoorsman's outreach to youths facing troubles at home]( "An outdoorsman's outreach to youths facing troubles at home") With waves splashing up the sides of their yellow rafts, 10 youngsters wearing black wet suits and life jackets paddle down a swift and choppy Spokane River, laughing and smiling as they go. "Fun is a huge part of it," says Mr. Kerrigan, founder of the nonprofit Peak 7 Adventures. Eleven years ago, Kerrigan, drawing on his outdoor experiences from his childhood, got the idea of starting a life-changing, outdoor adventure ministry for youths in Washington State.
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| When Muslims march for peace Posted: 16 Jun 2017 10:40 AM PDT ![When Muslims march for peace]( "When Muslims march for peace") Several Muslim groups in Germany hope to rally tens of thousands on June 17 in a march with a simple message: Acts of terror carried out in the name of Islam are not Islamic. This very public support for peace represents a new step for Muslims in the West beyond statements that denounce terrorism. The Islamic State has called for more attacks in Europe as well as the United States – with the goal of driving a wedge between Muslims and non-Muslims.
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| After the fire: Volunteers help Gatlinburg find hope Posted: 16 Jun 2017 09:10 AM PDT ![After the fire: Volunteers help Gatlinburg find hope]( "After the fire: Volunteers help Gatlinburg find hope") Dean Cato called with growing worry. Once, twice, six times, he says, he called the Gatlinburg authorities Nov. 28 to ask if the raining ash from forest fires meant he should leave his home. Careening down the Tennessee mountain road, flames on both sides, the tires on his wife's Jeep melted.
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