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Morning Scoop: Modesto schools keeping Common Core; FBI director testifies

FBI Director James Comey confirmed for the first time that his agency is investigating possible collusion between advisers to Trump’s election campaign and Russia during his testimony on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 20, 2017, before the House Intelligence Committee.
FBI Director James Comey confirmed for the first time that his agency is investigating possible collusion between advisers to Trump’s election campaign and Russia during his testimony on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 20, 2017, before the House Intelligence Committee. AP

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, May 3, 2017 and here’s the Morning Scoop.

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This story was originally published May 3, 2017 at 7:22 AM with the headline "Morning Scoop: Modesto schools keeping Common Core; FBI director testifies."

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