Guilty Verdict In Bill Cosby Trial Effectively Ends Comedian’s Career
The end of Bill Cosby’s trial also in effect marked the end of his career as a beloved entertainer and cultural icon. NPR looks back at Cosby’s work as an entertainment pioneer, and how his growing conservatism and legal troubles have dimmed that luste…
Trump’s Lawyer Michael Cohen Says He Will Plead The Fifth Regarding Stormy Daniels
President’s Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says he will assert his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in connection with a lawsuit filed by adult film star Stormy Daniels. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Ken White, a former federal prosecutor w…
Trump Acknowledges Lawyer Michael Cohen Represented Him In Stormy Daniels Deal
President Trump in an interview with Fox News acknowledged for the first time that Michael Cohen represented him in “the crazy Stormy Daniels deal.” Cohen, who is currently under investigation in New York, said Wednesday that he will assert his Fifth A…
Though Criminal Investigation Closed, Prince’s Heirs Still Hope To Hold Someone Responsible
It’s been two years since the pop star Prince died of an opioid overdose. Minnesota authorities closed the criminal investigation last week, saying they couldn’t figure out who gave Prince the counterfeit pain pills. But the musician’s heirs still hope…
Lawmakers Ask EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Tough Questions Amid Ethics Allegations
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt faced questions from lawmakers Thursday amid a myriad of ethics allegations and tepid support from the White House.
Ford To Ditch Cars In North America, Focus On Trucks And SUVs
Its pioneered the American auto industry with the mass market Model T. Now Ford is gutting its lineup of cars in the North America, saying it will sell only two models in 2020 as it focuses on trucks and SUVs.
VA Nominee Ronny Jackson Withdraws Amid Conduct Allegations
Ronny Jackson, President Trump’s choice to be Veterans Affairs Secretary, pulled out of consideration amid allegations about his conduct Thursday. But Trump calls the accusations false.
Teachers In Arizona And Colorado Walk Out To Protest Working Conditions
Teachers in Colorado and Arizona walked out Thursday to march to the state capitol buildings. It’s a continuation of protests around the country over working conditions and pay for teachers and support staff.
Otto Warmbier’s Parents Sue North Korea, Alleging Torture Of Their Son
Warmbier, an American college student, died last summer after spending more than a year in North Korean custody. He was returned home in a coma. A lawsuit accuses Pyongyang of killing him.
After Arrest Of Suspected Golden State Killer, Details Of His Life Emerge
Joseph James DeAngelo has been charged with eight murders, and is suspected in dozens of other crimes. He had recently retired after working 27 years in a supermarket distribution center.
Caravan Arrives In Tijuana, As Migrants Prepare To Request Asylum
A group of Central American asylum-seekers, who have been traveling through Mexico for weeks, are gathering near the border with the U.S. They say they will request asylum on Sunday.
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