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From Travel Ban To Political Pins: Pending Decisions From The Supreme Court

On Monday morning, the Supreme Court might release opinions in a number of significant cases, from gerrymandering challenges to religious rights disputes. We’ve got a roundup of the possibilities.

Off-Duty FBI Agent Discharges Gun On The Dance Floor, Injures Onlooker

His moves had gained the approval of the crowd, but a final backflip caused his gun to fall. As he tried to pick it up, it fired and injured one patron, who is now in good condition.

Alabama Governor’s Primary Race Is All About Corruption

Politics in Alabama have been marred with corruption for years. We look at how these events are playing out in the Republican primary race for governor.

On Separating Migrant Families

Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Jessica Vaughan of Center for Immigration Studies, which favors less immigration, about President Trump’s policy for migrants and the separation of families.

Trump’s Lawyers Say He Can’t Be Forced To Testify

Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman about a letter from President Trump’s lawyers to Robert Mueller arguing that the president is not compelled to testify.

California’s Unusual Primary System

California’s nontraditional nonpartisan primary system could negatively affect Democrats running for the House and Republicans running in the state’s races for governor and senator.

Democrats Hope To Avoid Knocking Party Candidates Out Of Contention In California

Democrats had great success in convincing new candidates to run in the state, but the rush of excitement created crowded races with some contenders campaigning aggressively against one another.

2 Climbers Fall To Their Deaths From El Capitan In Yosemite

The two men were reportedly experienced climbers. El Capitan in California’s Yosemite National Park is considered one of the world’s most challenging climbs.

With The Rise Of Legal Weed, Drug Education Moves From ‘Don’t’ to ‘Delay’

Today’s drug prevention messaging is a far cry from the “Just Say No” days. Schools want to give kids the facts to make informed decisions about whether and when to try drugs or alcohol.

Report: In A Letter To Mueller, Trump’s Lawyers Say He Can’t Be Compelled To Testify

The January letter asserts the president’s power to end the special counsel probe and to issue pardons, and reveals Trump’s broad interpretation of executive power.

Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight Board Chair Frustrated With Local Politicians

NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Jose Carrion, the chairman of Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board.

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