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Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., speaks to reporters in front of the courthouse in Newark, N.J., on Nov. 16, 2017. The federal bribery trial of Menendez ended in a mistrial when the jury said it was deadlocked on all charges against him.

Senate Ethics Panel Admonishes Sen. Menendez

7:25pm April 26, 2018

by Susan Davis

The bipartisan panel unanimously agreed that Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., violated Senate rules and codes of conduct in his relationship with a longtime friend who was convicted of Medicare fraud.

Otto Warmbier's Parents Sue North Korea, Alleging Torture Of Their Son

6:28pm April 26, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

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.

Four wooden crosses stand as a memorial Wednesday to those killed during a shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville, Tenn. The restaurant reopened three days after the attack.

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Waffle House Hero, Honored By Lawmakers, Raises Thousands For Victims' Families

5:32pm April 26, 2018

by Amy Held

James Shaw Jr., credited with saving lives after grabbing the shooter's rifle, was lauded by Tennessee lawmakers who said that "if his heroism is equaled by anything," it's his penchant for honesty.

The Boerne Race is 0.5k long, and begins and ends with a glass of beer.

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Finally, A Race For The Rest Of Us: 0.5K In Texas Includes Beer, Smoke Break

5:27pm April 26, 2018

by Alexis Diao

The very short race includes unusual amenities like doughnuts and coffee. All proceeds go to charity.

VA Nominee Ronny Jackson Withdraws Amid Conduct Allegations

5:20pm April 26, 2018

by Mara Liasson

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.

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Trump's Lawyer Michael Cohen Says He Will Plead The Fifth Regarding Stormy Daniels

5:20pm April 26, 2018

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 who now works as a criminal defense attorney, about what it means to take the fifth.

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Trump Acknowledges Lawyer Michael Cohen Represented Him In Stormy Daniels Deal

5:20pm April 26, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

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 Amendment rights in connection with the Daniels' case.

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Though Criminal Investigation Closed, Prince's Heirs Still Hope To Hold Someone Responsible

5:20pm April 26, 2018

by Matt Sepic

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 to hold someone responsible.

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Ford To Ditch Cars In North America, Focus On Trucks And SUVs

5:20pm April 26, 2018

by Sonari Glinton

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.

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley confers with ranking member Dianne Feinstein at a committee hearing on April 19. The committee has approved legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

Bill To Protect Mueller Investigation Approved By Senate Judiciary Committee

5:20pm April 26, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

While the bill lacks support from GOP leaders in the House and Senate, it's intended to send a message to President Trump that he avoid interfering with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

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