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Democrats Grapple With Trump’s Moves to Thwart Inquiries

A series of Trump family lawsuits to block House subpoenas has left Democrats steaming, and again talking about impeaching the president for obstruction of justice.

As Trade Talks Continue, China Is Unlikely to Yield on Control of Data

Negotiations appear to have done little to resolve an emerging rivalry over data that the tech industry says is key to industries of the future.

Minneapolis Police Officer Convicted of Murder in Shooting of Australian Woman

The former officer, Mohamed Noor, fired a single shot that killed Justine Ruszczyk in 2017. She had been calling the police, reporting that she heard screaming.

Boeing Continues To Defend 737 Max Amid Criticism From Experts And Shareholders

Boeing’s problems continue to mount in the aftermath of two 737 Max jet crashes. The company faces a new shareholder lawsuit and fresh criticism from airlines.

Trump Calls For New Restrictions On Asylum Seekers

President Trump issued new orders Monday, making it harder for immigrants coming to the U.S. to ask for protection. The new policy denies work permits and limits time in immigration court.

What Joe Biden Has Said About Anita Hill Over the Years

Mr. Biden said this week that he takes “responsibility” for the way Ms. Hill was treated when she testified in the 1991 hearings for Justice Clarence Thomas.

Why go-for-broke uprising in Venezuela is getting loud US support

In an early morning tweet in support of the boldest attempt yet by Juan Guaidó, Venezuela’s self-declared “legitimate president,” to seize power, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio issued a do-or-die message to the South American country’s beleaguered people. T…

Nuclear Regulators Search For Temporary Storage Facility In New Mexico

Private companies are proposing solutions to store the nation’s nuclear waste. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering one storage site in New Mexico’s desert.

9 people have pleaded guilty so far in massive fraud case – Lexington Herald Leader

9 people have pleaded guilty so far in massive fraud case  Lexington Herald LeaderNine people have pleaded guilty in a massive case of fraud in which the participants smashed cars into each other and committed other staged accidents in four …

Luck of the draw? Mark Casse prefers merit-based Kentucky Derby posts

One trainer thinks Kentucky Derby post position is too important to be left entirely to chance.

        

Mavis Pusey, Under-the-Radar Abstract Artist, Is Dead at 90

She favored bold geometric forms, especially in works inspired by urban construction and demolition in New York City.

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