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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.
Meet The Nationals' Lifetime Fans
by Mikaela Lefrak
The Washington Nationals are playing in their first World Series. For the team's youngest fans, it's a really big deal.
John Bolton's Place In Ukraine Policy
by Mara Liasson
John Bolton's role in the events that sparked the House's impeachment inquiry is coming to light. It could change his political legacy.
Astros Fire Team Official Over Comments To Reporters
by David Folkenflik
The Houston Astros have fired a top team official who taunted female reporters in the team's locker-room during a celebration of the team's pennant-clinching victory over the New York Yankees.
Iraq Protests Continue
by Jane Arraf
Large protests are expected to continue in Iraq Friday, even after the government said last week that many of the 149 people killed in recent protests were killed by security forces shooting to kill.
The Man In Black Could've Worn Blue
Johnny Cash had the authority to enforce the law in Davidson County, Tenn. A blown-up image of Johnny Cash's deputy sheriff commission card was unveiled earlier this week at the Johnny Cash Museum.
Snorkeling Grandmothers Find Venomous Sea Snakes
A group of citizen scientists calling themselves the "fantastic grandmothers" are helping a researchers capture photos and videos of the greater sea snake, near the territory of New Caledonia.
Students Challenge Negative Perceptions Of Spanglish
by Camille Phillips
Latinx students at a San Antonio college are learning to challenge negative perceptions around Spanglish.
DOJ Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Origins Of Russia Probe
by Ryan Lucas
The Justice Department has changed its review of the Russia investigation from an administrative inquiry to a criminal one.
How Hijacked Cellphone Numbers Can Be Security Risks
by Martin Kaste
People have come to rely on cellphones to help confirm their identities online. Security experts say that's motivating scammers to try to hijack people's phone numbers.
Indonesian Authorities Issue Report On Lion Air Crash
by Scott Neuman
Indonesian authorities released their final report on the Lion Air crash which found a series of failures that went beyond the known problems with Boeing's MCAS system.
News Brief: DOJ Investigates Russia Probe, Impeachment Latest, Iraq Protests
The Department of Justice is opening a criminal investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation. Also, a look at Republican response to the impeachment inquiry and protests in Iraq.