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House Leaders Push Mueller to Testify as More Democrats Clamor for Impeachment

Robert S. Mueller III stated clearly that he hoped his public statement Wednesday would be his last, but with impeachment fever rising, Democrats want him on a witness stand.

Israel Heads Toward New Elections After Netanyahu Fails To Put Government Together

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not meet Wednesday’s deadline to put together a governing majority, so the country’s parliament voted to set new elections for Sept. 17.

Richard P. Matsch, 88, Judge in Oklahoma Bombing Case, Is Dead

He presided over two trials stemming from the worst act of domestic terrorism, which killed 168 at a federal building, until the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

$6.75 Million Settlement Paid To Family Of Milwaukee Inmate Who Died From Dehydration

Terrill Thomas died in 2016, seven days after prison employees shut off the flow of water to his cell. The payment was made by Milwaukee County and a medical care contractor.

Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos

Ms. Pelosi said the company’s decision to leave up manipulated videos of her demonstrated how the social network contributed to Russian manipulation of the 2016 election.

After Mueller Statement, More 2020 Democrats Call for Impeachment

Previously, only a few candidates had called for beginning impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Now, a majority of the Democratic field has expressed support.

What Robert Mueller said about Trump, and didn’t say

Perhaps most notably, Mr. Mueller stated, “The Constitution requires a process other than the criminal justice system to formally accuse a sitting president of wrongdoing.” That seems certain to further ramp up calls on the left for impeachment. Becau…

For Toronto immigrants, Raptors’ rise to NBA Finals is personal

When Nav Bhatia, a Sikh who emigrated to Canada from India, first started appearing at Toronto Raptors games, he says fellow fans assumed he was a cab driver dropping other fans off. Mr. Bhatia bought two season tickets that first year, the most he co…

U.S. Believes Russia Has Restarted Low-Yield Nuclear Tests

If true, the finding could eventually prompt the Trump administration to begin its own testing. But some experts said the accusations were nothing new.

Uber To Start Banning Passengers With Low Ratings

“Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability,” a company official announced. Riders will get advice on how to improve their ratings before being deactivated, including being polite.

Part 2: This Teen Planned A School Shooting. But Did He Break The Law?

The 2018 arrest of Vermont teenager Jack Sawyer raised some big legal questions. Among them: At what point does a thought — or even a plan — become a crime?

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