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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.
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.
Former Russia Adviser Fiona Hill Testifies In Impeachment Inquiry
by David Welna
Fiona Hill, President Trump's former top Russia aide, will testify Monday behind closed doors. She had been in charge of U.S. policy toward Ukraine while at the National Security Council.
Investigations Underway After Texas Police Officer Kills Black Woman Inside Her Home
by Bill Zeeble
Early Saturday morning, a white officer in Fort Worth, Texas, shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson inside her home. A worried neighbor had called to report that the door to Jefferson's home was open.
News Brief: Turkish Offensive, U.S. Troops Leaving Syria, Trump Adviser Fiona Hill
Syria's army is moving into northern Syria to repel a Turkish incursion as U.S. troops prepare to withdraw. Fiona Hill, the Trump administration's former top aide on Russia, testifies on Ukraine.
Netflix Movie 'El Camino' Is Carefully Constructed Epilogue For 'Breaking Bad'
by Eric Deggans
Netflix's El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie answers a question that wasn't answered by the TV show's 2013 finale: What happened to Walter White's meth-dealing assistant, Jesse Pinkman?
Greta Thunberg And 'Right Here, Right Now' Redux
Twenty years ago, DJ Fatboy Slim had a hit with the song "Right Here, Right Now." Recently, he put a new spin on it, sampling climate activist Greta Thunberg's speech to the United Nations.
Saints Of Football Welcome Pope's Inadvertent Blessing
On Twitter this weekend, Pope Francis celebrated five newly recognized #saints — but that hastag is usually about the New Orleans Saints. The team went on to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 13-6.
Who Is Former U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch?
by Steve Inskeep
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is scheduled to testify Friday before a House panel. The career diplomat's testimony could play a key role in the Trump impeachment proceedings.
Wildfires North Of LA Gain Intensity
First responders in Los Angeles County are gathering at a staging area at Hansen Dam to coordinate how to keep the fires from creeping into neighborhoods.