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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.
Years Later, Following Up With The Kids Of 'Good Morning Afghanistan'
NPR's Rachel Martin reconnects with a couple of young Afghans that she first met nearly two decades ago when they were children hosting a youth radio program in Kabul called Good Morning Afghanistan.
News Brief: ISIS Detainees, Trade Talks, Sickle Cell Treatment
The U.S. is taking custody of Islamic State detainees accused of executing American and other hostages. U.S.-China trade talks resume today. A sickle cell disease patient hopes gene-editing can help.
Millions of PG&E Customers Lose Power
The utility announced it was shutting off power because of what they're calling an unprecedented wildfire danger, KQED's Lily Jamali reports.
3 Win Chemistry Nobel For Development Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
The prize was awarded jointly to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino." Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized our lives," the Nobel Committee said.
Huge Political Battle Escalates Over House Impeachment Inquiry
by Mara Liasson
The White House has intensified its fight against House Democrats' impeachment inquiry — saying the administration will not provide any documents or testimony.
Vaping Is Not Widespread In India But Other Forms Of Tobacco Are
by Lauren Frayer
India has banned e-cigarettes. There's still a huge, hard-to-regulate market for beedis, sun-dried tobacco wrapped in leaves and sold at street stalls, which Indians smoke more than cigarettes.
PG&E Aims To Prevent Sparking Wildfires With Planned Blackouts
by Jeremy Siegel
Power company PG&E in California has begun deliberate blackouts affecting some 800,000 customers. It is trying to reduce the risk of the equipment igniting wildfires during high winds.
Constitution Is Clear In Impeachment Process, Brettschneider Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to constitutional expert Corey Brettschneider about a letter from the White House to Congress, stating the administration will not participate in the impeachment inquiry.