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Unsealed court filing details election interference case against Trump
by A Martínez
The Justice Department, in a new court filing, says former President Donald Trump needs to stand trial for alleged election interference just like any other citizen.
New Coronavirus Cases Are On The Rise In South Korea
by Anthony Kuhn
After months of keeping COVID-19 in check, and despite the public's cooperation with well-prepared health authorities, South Korea is battling a new upsurge in cases that could dwarf earlier ones.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi To Meet With Trump
by Jane Arraf
On Thursday, Iraq's prime minister makes his first visit to the White House. He'll talk with President Trump about U.S. troops in Iraq, the coronavirus crisis and economic aid.
Biden Then And Now: A Look Back At His 2016 Convention Speech
by Scott Detrow
Joe Biden's speech Thursday night to the Democratic convention will not be his first. He's done several, most recently four years ago when Hillary Clinton was the party's presidential nominee.
U.S. To Demand That The U.N. Reimpose All Sanctions On Iran
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to go to the U.N. Thursday to try to "snap back" sanctions on Iran. It'll be a hard sell with allies because the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal.
Competition For New Zealander Of The Year Has Gotten A Little Furrier
Nominated alongside the prime minister and the country's health director is Mittens. The cat roams Wellington and has become a celebrity of sorts. Mittens already has a key to the city.
Chicago's Navy Pier To Shut Down For Months After Labor Day
by Minju Park
Chicago's popular tourist destination Navy Pier will soon close until spring because of the coronavirus. Because of pandemic restrictions, many of the attractions were already limited or closed.
Southwest Voters Answer The Question: What Keeps You Up At Night?
NPR's David Greene talks to married couple Connie Liu and Chris Hoover, doctors in New Mexico, where many patients are from indigenous communities, about worries that shape political choices.
2 Young Migrants Are Caught Up In A Shadow Immigration System
by Joel Rose
Migrant children caught at the border for crossing illegally into the U.S. are being secretly held in hotels for days, according to court papers. Critics say it's part of a shadow immigration system.
Lightning-Strike Fires In California Push Resources To The Limit
by Danielle Venton
Dozens of major fires are burning in California. The state is enduring a heat wave that's also forcing rolling blackouts. Thousands are under evacuation orders while trying to socially distance.
Kamala Harris' Rise Follows Generations Of Organizing By Black Women
by Emma Hurt
Black women are among the Democratic Party's strongest supporters. The selection of Kamala Harris as the party's vice presidential pick may energize those voters even more than usual.
COVID-19 Pandemic Hits Hard The Finances Of Undocumented Families
by Adrian Florido
Amid the coronavirus, some families in the U.S. are facing a daunting financial situation: One child becomes the sole breadwinner. It's especially hard when members of the family are undocumented.
Russian Opposition Leader In Hospital After Suspected Poisoning
by Lucian Kim
The most prominent member of the Russian opposition has been hospitalized. Alexei Navalny is a vocal critic of President Putin. A spokeswoman for Navalny says he was poisoned.