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A trial of suspects accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint begins in Paris
In 2016, thieves robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in Paris and made away with about $10 million in jewelry. The suspects, whom the French press have dubbed "grandpa robbers," are now on trial.
Federal Judge Orders White House To Restore Press Credentials To CNN's Jim Acosta
In a narrow ruling, Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, said the White House did not provide CNN's Jim Acosta with the due process required to legally revoke his press pass.
GOP's Strategy Post-Midterm Elections
The GOP has named its new leadership this week, and they are defining a new strategy in the Democratic-led House. Jonah Goldberg of the National Review weighs in on the GOP strategy in this new era.
British Prime Minister May Will Prevail In Brexit Deal, Ambassador Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Darroch, the British ambassador to the U.S., who explains why Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan is the best possible deal for the United Kingdom.
Migrants Strain Tijuana Resources As They Try To Get Into The U.S.
by Carrie Kahn
Migrants from the Central American caravan are arriving in the Mexican city of Tijuana. Authorities across the border in San Diego, Calif., are dealing with thousands of previous asylum-seekers.
News Brief: Death Toll In California, Democrats In The House And Florida Recount
Wildfire continues in California, raising the death toll to 63. Democrats are facing important decisions now that their party is in control of the House. And the vote counting continues in Florida.
Facebook Under Fire For Allegedly Hiring A Republican Public Relations Team
Facebook is accused of hiring a Republican public relations team to do opposition research on George Soros. Patrick Gaspard, president of the Open Society Foundations, discusses the attacks.
Campaigning Continues For House Democrats Who Want Leadership Roles
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, current House minority whip, about the incoming Democratic majority bringing new ideas and some challenges to its leadership.
Voter Recount Slowed Because Of Signature Verification Process
by Brian Naylor
Vote counting has been slowed by the need to check signatures on ballots against voter files. A problem in an age where signatures are less important elsewhere and cursive isn't taught in schools.
Florida Senate Race Recount Will Be Done Manually
by Miles Parks
Florida's Senate race has headed to a manual recount. The governor's race appears to remain in favor of Republican Ron DeSantis. NPR's Miles Parks has been tracking the recounts in Florida.
Inmate Escapes Prison And Heads Straight To IHOP
Joshua Glenn Gullat escaped from Heard County jail with his mother's help. Their first stop was for pancakes at IHOP. Police tracked his mother's phone, which led to their arrest.
Engineer Faulted In Gas Explosions
by Mark Herz
After a gas fire and explosions struck three towns in Massachusetts in September, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended changes in the way the state regulates public utility plans.
Paramount Ranch Burns In Woolsey Fire
by Mandalit del Barco
The Paramount Ranch served as the set for movies and TV shows including Westworld and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. The National Park Service took it over in 1980 and kept it open to the public.