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Retrial Begins For 4 Defendants In Cliven Bundy Standoff Case

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Kirk Siegler

As a retrial begins for four men involved in an armed standoff against federal agents at Cliven Bundy's Nevada ranch, there are renewed questions about the strength of the federal government's case.

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Donald Trump Jr. Releases Email Chain About His Meeting With Russian Lawyer

6:33pm July 11, 2017

President Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., released emails Tuesday confirming he was informed in June 2016 that the Russian government was working to help his father win the election, and that he shared that information with other top campaign officials.

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Trump Jr.'s Emails Renew Questions About Legality Of Russia Meeting

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Peter Overby

When Donald Trump Jr. met with a Russian lawyer last June, did he break any law? Foreign nationals are barred from providing "anything of value" to campaigns, and candidates are barred from soliciting anything of value.

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Former Clinton Aide Responds To Trump Jr.'s Emails On Russia Meeting

6:33pm July 11, 2017

President Trump's eldest son posted on Twitter Tuesday an email exchange that seems to show he entertained an offer of help from the Russian government during his father's campaign. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jennifer Palmieri, who was a top aide for the Hillary Clinton campaign.

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Senate Republicans Press Forward Despite Sharp Division On Health Care Bill

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Susan Davis

Senate Republicans regrouped on Tuesday, as they tried to forge a path forward on health care legislation. The White House and GOP leaders pressed forward with the goal of voting next week.

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Fethullah Gulen sits in a room at his compound in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. He has lived in exile in the United States since the late 1990s. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames Gulen for last year's failed coup and is seeking his extradition.

Cleric Accused Of Plotting Turkish Coup Attempt: 'I Have Stood Against All Coups'

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Robert Siegel

Nearing the anniversary of the coup attempt, Fethullah Gulen tells NPR's Robert Siegel that if he were to be extradited, he'd "go willingly." As for Turkey's president: "I want to spit in his face."

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Nominee for FBI Director Christopher Wray will have his confirmation hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray Could Help Steady The Bureau Amid Turmoil

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

The former prosecutor operates outside the spotlight. But his friends and mentors say he appreciates Justice Department traditions and will uphold them if he's confirmed to lead the FBI.

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A photo provided by the Michigan Attorney General's office shows Dr. Larry Nassar, who treated female gymnasts and is accused by many of molesting them. He has agreed to plead guilty to child pornography charges on Tuesday.

Doctor Accused Of Molesting U.S. Gymnasts Pleads Guilty To Porn Charges

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The former Olympic team doctor's deal to admit guilt on three counts of child pornography means he won't face some federal abuse charges. The state cases were not affected.

On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. tweeted images of emails he exchanged with Rob Goldstone about meeting with a Russian lawyer in 2016.

Emails Show Trump Jr. Knew Russia Was Working To Support Trump Campaign

5:41pm July 11, 2017

by Miles Parks

"This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government's support for Mr. Trump," said one email.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (from left), IOC President Thomas Bach and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo raise hands Tuesday in Lausanne, Switzerland, after the IOC voted the cities can work out a deal to host the 2024 and 2028 Olympics.

IOC Expects To Award Paris And Los Angeles 2024 And 2028 Olympics

5:28pm July 11, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Paris and Los Angeles are the only remaining contestants for 2024 after four other cities dropped out. The committee's decision means the 2024 loser can avoid mounting an arduous new bid for 2028.