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State Releases Videos Made By Parkland, Fla., Shooting Defendant

Nikolas Cruz discusses his plans in cellphone videos made before the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He says he’ll be the next school shooter of 2018.

House Split On Immigration Might Be Good Politics For Some Moderate Republicans

California Republican Rep. Steve Knight is pushing for a vote on bipartisan immigration legislation. This puts him at odds with GOP leadership in the House during an election year.

Hawaii’s Volcanic Eruption Draws Scientific Interest

The volcanic eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island is causing local devastation, but its an exciting research opportunity for volcanologists.

Kardashian West Visits White House Seeking Freedom For A Grandmother Serving Life

Kim Kardashian West went to the White House to advocate for the release of Alice Marie Johnson, who has spent more than two decades behind bars for a first-time offense.

What Happens When Parents And Children Are Separated At The U.S.-Mexico Border

With stories of family separation at the border in the news, NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Denise Gilman, the lawyer for a one woman who’s in detention, thousands of miles from her two sons who crossed the border with her.

Congressional GOP Divided Over Immigration, Some Willing To Work With Democrats

Vulnerable House Republican are forcing their leaders to schedule votes on immigration to try to stave off a blue wave in November. But their support for a moderate approach that includes a path to citizenship puts them at odds with President Trump’s m…

Transitioning From Military To Civilian Life Can Be Especially Difficult For Female Veterans

The number of female veterans has been growing rapidly, but leaving the military carries its own challenges for women. Mental health experts have begun focusing more on their transition to the civilian world.

Virginia State Senate Expected To Vote On Medicaid Expansion

The Virginia State Senate is voting Wednesday to expand Medicaid to 400,000 low-income residents. This comes after months of fierce political debates between Republicans. The vote could have nationwide implications.

The Latest From Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen’s Recent Court Appearance

Trump attorney Michael Cohen is set to go before a federal judge on Wednesday in the latest hearing in the federal criminal case against him in New York. Cohen has been the subject of a months-long investigation into his businesses, which included sell…

1 Charge Dropped Against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens As He Resigns From Office

Greitens has faced possible charges from multiple prosecutors, in two separate scandals: one about alleged sexual misconduct and blackmail, the other about accusations of campaign finance violations.

Texas Governor Lays Out School Safety Plan, After 10 Died In Santa Fe Shooting

Arming more teachers, improving school policies and boosting gun safety are part of a wide-ranging list presented by Gov. Greg Abbott, two weeks after 10 people died in a shooting in Santa Fe, Texas.

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