Cosby Jury Deadlocks; Judge Orders Further Deliberations
After more than 30 hours of deliberations, there is still no conclusion to the sexual assault trial of comedian Bill Cosby. Jurors say they can't come to an agreement.
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Lyle Jeffs, Polygamist Accused Of Fraud, Arrested After Nearly A Year On The Run
Jeffs, a leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, was indicted last year on charges of food stamp fraud and money laundering. He gave the FBI the slip last June.
Climate Activists Court Hill Republicans With 'Civil Conversations'
With quiet persistence and an eye on economic solutions, businessman turned activist Jay Butera has helped usher in a small but truly bipartisan climate caucus on Capitol Hill.
Senators Grill Trump Judicial Nominees On Provocative Blog Posts
Two judicial nominees' blogging dominated their confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The posts featured conspiracy theories and an ad hominem attack on a Supreme Court justice.
Report: Special Counsel Is Investigating President Trump For Obstruction Of Justice
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett about his reporting that special counsel Robert Mueller is now examining Trump's conduct as part of the Russia investigation.
Report: Trump Under Investigation For Possible Obstruction Of Justice
As part of the DOJ Russia investigation, special counsel Robert Mueller's team is looking into whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.
Democratic Lawmakers Say Trump Is Violating The Constitution
On Wednesday, scores of Democrats in Congress filed to sue President Trump. They believe he's violating the Emoluments Clause by profiting from foreign governments without congressional consent.
Medicaid Cuts In Wisconsin Would Undermine Training For Adults With Disabilities
Job-coaching and other support services that enable many adults to live in the community instead of institutions will likely be curtailed if the GOP plan to shrink Medicaid becomes law.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Testifies On Russian Inquiry
We break down the testimony Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave to the Senate Intelligence Committee. What was said — and what went unsaid.
Democratic Lawmakers Sue Trump, Handing The President Another Legal Challenge
Members of Congress say President Trump is violating the Constitution by profiting from foreign governments — without congressional consent. The more than 190 Democrats want the court to make it stop.