Second Man Charged In Deaths Of Four In Pennsylvania
Authorities have charged Sean Kratz, 20, in connection with the deaths of four men last week a day after Cosmo DiNardo confessed to the murders.
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New Jersey Museum Holds A Stash Of 221-Year-Old Madeira Wine
As it was doing an inventory of its wine cellar, the Liberty Hall Museum in New Jersey came across some eye-popping labels: "Imported 1796." The wine was ordered to celebrate John Adams' presidency.
Week In Politics: Trump Jr.'s Meeting With Russian Lawyer, GOP Health Bill
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and the Brookings Institution, and Eliana Johnson of Politico about Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer, and the most recent GOP health care bill.
Trump Jr.'s Russia Meeting Raises Possible Federal Statutes Violations
"Collusion" isn't a crime, but myriad controversies in the Trump operation suggest numerous possible violations of federal statutes. The latest example: Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer.
Arizona's Ethnic Studies Ban In Public Schools Goes To Trial
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Roque Planas, national reporter for the Huffington Post, who has been following an Arizona law that bans ethnic studies classes in public school. A trial to determine if the law is constitutional is happening now.
Economists Warn Tariffs On Imported Steel Could Spark Trade War
President Trump hinted this week that he may impose tariffs or quotas on imported steel. Economists warn that could spark a trade war.
Judge Throws Out Conviction Of Woman Who Laughed At Jeff Sessions
Desiree Fairooz faced up to a year in jail after she was found guilty of unlawful conduct on Capitol Grounds. But at her sentencing, the judge called for a new trial.
What Really Irritates Vladimir Putin? The Magnitsky Act
The U.S. law bans Russian human rights abusers from entering the U.S. The Russian president has railed against it since Congress passed it in 2012. The act now features in the Russia investigation.
Russian Lobbyist Also Attended Meeting With Donald Trump Jr.
Former Soviet counterintelligence officer Rinat Akhmetshin has confirmed to the Associated Press that he was the second Russian advocate in a meeting New York City last year with Donald Trump Jr., Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort. He has a long history as a lobbyist opposing U.S. sanctions against Russia.
New Russian Ambassador Expected To Take Tough Stance On U.S. Diplomacy
When President Trump met Vladimir Putin during the G-20 summit, they promised to speed up the appointment of new ambassadors to Moscow and Washington. However, the man expected to be the new Russian envoy is no fan of U.S. foreign policy.