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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.
12 Democratic Presidential Contenders To Take The Stage In Latest Debate
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic strategist David Axelrod and Republican strategist Mike Murphy ahead of Tuesday night's Democratic presidential primary debate in Westerville, Ohio.
Shay Bradley's Dying Wish Was To Make People Laugh
During a long illness, Bradley planned a special touch for his funeral. As his coffin was lowered into the ground, a voice from inside said, "Let me out." Bradley recorded his voice before his death.
When Life Gives You Avocados, Make Guacamole?
That's what the Pokini family of Maui did after they won a Guinness record for the world's heaviest avocado. Most avocados weighs less than half a pound. The one they grew was more than 5.6 pounds.
News Brief: Sanctions On Turkey, Fort Worth Shooting, Presidential Debate
The U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkey for its Kurdish offensive. An ex-Fort Worth officer is charged in the fatal shooting of a woman in her home. And, a Democratic presidential debate tonight in Ohio.
Idaho Farmers Worry Early Cold Could Ruin Potato Harvest
Idaho's potato industry — which supplies more than 30% of the country's spuds — is in jeopardy. Cold weather has hit the region and not all of the potatoes have been harvested.
Japan Begins Recovery Process After Deadly Typhoon Hits
by Anthony Kuhn
Typhoon Hagibus made landfall on Saturday with strong rain and powerful winds hitting the central and northern parts of Japan. Dozens of fatalities have been reported so far.
U.S. Forces Prepare To Leave Northeast Syria
by Tom Bowman
U.S. forces fighting ISIS could leave northeast Syria in just days. They are caught between two opposing armies: the Turkish military and Syrian Kurdish forces.
Simone Biles Becomes Most Decorated Gymnast In History
The 22-year-old Simone Biles won her 24th and 25th medals at the world gymnastics championships in Germany over the weekend, surpassing the previous 23 medals won by male gymnast Vitaly Scherbo.
Assessing The Balance Of Power In Trump Impeachment Inquiry
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gregg Nunziata, a former staffer for Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the White House counsel's strategy on the impeachment inquiry.
Democrats Face High Level Of Political Risk Over Impeachment
by Susan Davis
Freshman Democrats are taking on a political risk in supporting an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. They say it's worth it.
As U.S. Troops Prepare To Withdraw From Syria, Kurds Seek New Ally
The U.S. is preparing to evacuate its anti-ISIS forces from northeast Syria as a Turkish offensive into the region has endangered U.S. troops. Kurds say Syrian troops will fill the void.