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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.
Firebaugh city manager warns a megastorm could devastate his Calif. community
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ben Gallegos, city manager of Firebaugh, Calif., about how the town is preparing for megastorms, that could hit as often as every 50 years due to climate change.
The NFL suspends Cleveland's QB Deshaun Watson for 11 games
by Glen Forbes
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson starts his first season on the team with an 11 game suspension and a $5 million fine as part of a settlement reached with the NFL following accusations of misconduct.
Allen Weisselberg, Trump Organization ex-CFO, pleads guilty to felony charges
The Trump Organization's longtime chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg has pleaded guilty to 15 felonies and agreed to a five-month jail term.
What's at stake for Trump in multiple court cases that are unfolding this week?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to ex-federal prosecutor Elie Honig about cases against Trump and his allies — including a court hearing that will consider unsealing the affidavit in the Mar-a-Lago search.
China's ties with Sri Lanka raise concerns about control of global trade
by Lauren Frayer
As Sri Lanka negotiates an IMF bailout, another creditor waits in the wings: China. Beijing has funded infrastructure on the island, and it is poised to invest more. That makes the West nervous.
The aurora borealis may be visible in the U.S. northern tier this week
A strong geomagnetic storm will interfere with the earth's magnetic field — making the Northern Lights visible in more areas. The storm could mess with satellites, GPS tracking and the power grid.
News brief: Allen Weisselberg plea deal, immigration poll, COVID boosters
An ex-Trump Organization executive is set to plead guilty to tax fraud. A poll examines how Americans see things at the southern border. The FDA's controversial strategy for evaluating COVID boosters.
Scientists in Argentina have unearthed a new kind of dinosaur
It was about the size of a dog — it walked on two legs, ate plants and had spiky armored plates on its back — kind of like its distant family member the stegosaurus.
How the new CHIPS Act could ease supply constraints
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Georgetown University analyst Will Hunt about the semiconductor industry and how the new CHIPS Act could ease both supply constraints and international tensions.
How inflation may influence voters in a Florida swing district
Voters in an important swing district in Florida are grappling with soaring costs for housing and food. What could these frustrations mean for November midterm elections?
A shake-up at the CDC is intended to make it a more nimble organization
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. Ali Khan, public health expert at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a former CDC official, about the effects of an announced CDC reorganization.