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Federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams
by Leila Fadel
A federal judge dismisses the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, granting a controversial request from the Justice Department that generated a public outcry and spurred a mass resignation of senior federal prosecutors.
Loretta Lynch Will Follow Recommendations In Clinton Email Case
After bipartisan outcry over the attorney general's meeting with Bill Clinton, she says she'll leave the conclusion in Hillary Clinton's email investigation to career lawyers and FBI agents.
Movie Review: 'The BFG' And 'Legend of Tarzan'
David Greene talks to Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang about some movie options heading into the holiday weekend. The BFG stands for big friendly giant.
Trump's Position On Trade Often Aligns With Left-Wing Economists
David Greene talks to liberal-leaning economist Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Policy and Economic Research, about how Donald Trump's views on trade are similar to his own.
Joe Biden: Bernie Sanders Will Endorse Hillary Clinton
Weekend Edition host Rachel Martin interviewed Vice President Joe Biden for Sunday's show. Biden is confident Sanders is going to endorse Clinton and that the Democratic party will unify.
Primary Heats Up After Rubio's About-Face. He'll Run For Re-Election
by Greg Allen
In the Florida GOP primary for a U.S. Senate seat, challenger Carlos Beruff, a millionaire developer in the mold of Donald Trump, promises to give Sen. Marco Rubio a run for his money.
California Moves Forward On Gun-Control Legislation
by Ben Adler
California's legislature passed a raft of gun control legislation on Thursday. The governor is expected to act on them on Friday.
Post-Brexit, Political Drama Has Been All The Rage In Britain
by David Folkenflik
After the U.K. voted to leave the EU, the man predicted to be Britain's next prime minister was forced to withdraw amid backstabbing and drama. Steve Inskeep talks to Michael White of The Guardian.
So-Called 'Hiddleswift' Break-Up Insurance Is Shut Down
China's online marketplace Taobao had been issuing insurance policies to protect against a Taylor Swift-Tom Hiddleston split. Alibaba, which owns Taobao, put an end to the policies.
Nearly 100 Percent Of TV Viewers In Iceland Were Watching Soccer
U.S. television executives could only dream of this kind of market penetration: 99.8 percent of Icelandic TV viewers watched Iceland upset England in a European soccer tournament.
Are We Living In An Unprecedented Age Of Terror?
It seems attacks are happening at a more furious pace than ever before. Georgetown Security Studies professor Daniel Byman tells Steve Inskeep that there were many more incidents in the '70s and '80s.
Adnan Syed, Subject Of 'Serial' Podcast, Will Get A New Trial, Judge Rules
by David Folkenflik
A Baltimore judge granted a new trial to Adnan Sayd, the Baltimore man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend while in high school in 1999. Sayd's case stood at the heart of the hit podcast Serial.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Mississippi Religious Objections Law
Mississippi's "religious freedom" measure was scheduled to go into effect Friday morning, but a federal judge blocked the bill. David Greene talks to Susan Hrostowski, a plaintiff in the case.