'True Blood' Star Nelsan Ellis Dies At 39
Actor Nelsan Ellis has died at age 39. He was best known for playing the flamboyant short order cook, Lafayette, in the TV series, True Blood.
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A Powerful Voice Against Arab Stereotyping, Jack Shaheen, Dies
Shaheen, an author and critic, spent his life battling stereotypes of Muslims and Arab-Americans in popular culture. He died Sunday in South Carolina.
ACLU Files Suit Against White House Election Fraud Commission
The American Civil Liberties Union charges that the commission has failed to meet federal transparency requirements, instead conducting its proceedings under a "cloak of secrecy."
'True Blood' Actor Nelsan Ellis Dies At 39
Tributes have poured forth for the actor, whose manager said he died from heart failure. Ellis' family said his body was damaged after years of drug and alcohol abuse.
New Rule Opens Credit Card Companies, Banks To Class-Action Suits
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said the new regulation, set to take effect in 60 days, would prevent financial institutions from requiring that disputes be settled by arbitration.
Trump-Russia Probe Raises Debate Over Whether Collusion Is Criminal
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Susan Hennessey about her article in Foreign Policy called "If Donald Trump is a Crook, What Kind is He?" and the debate over whether collusion is a crime.
Fort Drum Solider Charged With Killing Wife, NY State Trooper
An active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y., was charged with shooting his wife to death and also a New York state trooper who responded at the scene. The soldier is a 10-year veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan.
American Cruise Companies Stand To Benefit From U.S. Changes To Cuba Policy
U.S. cruise operators are among those who stand to benefit from President Trump's changes to the Obama administration's Cuba travel policies. The new rules don't affect cruises, and may help them by requiring most Americans to travel there in groups.
Donald Trump Jr. Discloses Contact With Russian Officials During Campaign
Another Trump ally has disclosed a new contact with Russian officials during the campaign. This time, it's the president's son, Donald Trump, Jr.
Health Care Debate Heats Up In Mitch McConnell's Home State Of Kentucky
Voters in Kentucky react to the efforts by Senate Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Senate bill is extremely unpopular, especially in Kentucky, where Obamacare had great success.