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He has served as the special counsel in the investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Robert Mueller was 81.

Britain says Iran launched an unsuccessful missile attack at a joint British and American base in the Indian Ocean.

NPR's Ruth Sherlock has more.

Citing the war in Iran, a federal judge says it's more important than ever the public have information on what the government is doing.

He struck down a Pentagon policy that limited reporters' access.

NPR's Ron Elving has more.

NPR's Ron Elving.

The partial government shutdown continues after five weeks, meaning longer lines at airports.

NPR's Matt Bloom reports.

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Scottish police said today they arrested two people trying to enter the UK's nuclear submarine base this week.

They described them as an Iranian man and a Romanian woman.

They're to appear in court Monday to face charges.

As is customary in Scotland, their names and the charges won't be released until after the hearing.

The base holds the core of the UK's submarine fleet, including the Royal Navy submarines armed with Trident missiles.

Britain has been a nuclear power since the 1950s.

The British version of Saturday Night Live debuts tonight with Tina Fey hosting.

Vicki Barker reports from London.

An international group of scientists says the high temperatures in the U.S.