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Unpacking the $10 billion sale of the LA Lakers
by John Ketchum
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. Author and historian Jeff Pearlman explains what this means for the franchise and the sport of basketball.
A Newfound Importance For A Longstanding Senate Tradition — The Candy Drawer
by Sam Gringlas
The longstanding tradition of stocking the Senate candy drawer takes on new importance as the impeachment trial kicks off this week — and is expected to go late into the night.
As Esports Take Off, High School Leagues Get In The Game
by Aubri Juhasz
Esports is a booming business — and schools are taking note. As competitive video gaming has grown from a niche community to a mainstream industry, states are creating high school leagues.
Judging The Potential Threat Of The Wuhan Coronavirus
by Nurith Aizenman
How big a threat is the new coronavirus linked to a pneumonia outbreak in China? Here's what experts will need to answer that question.
CDC Announces First U.S. Case Of New Coronavirus In Washington State
by Richard Harris
A Seattle-area man who recently traveled to China returned infected with the coronavirus responsible for at least 300 illnesses and at least six deaths. It's the first U.S. case of the new virus.
As Americans Fear Foreign Interference, Federal Agencies Work To Secure Elections
by Pam Fessler
While President Trump has downplayed the threat of foreign interference in voting, his administration has been applauded by election officials and others for working to secure the 2020 elections.
Man Who Designed CIA Interrogation Program Testifies At Guantánamo Bay
by Sacha Pfeiffer
An American interrogator who waterboarded alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was called to the stand during a pretrial hearing at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba Tuesday.
2020 U.S. Census Kicks Off In Remote Alaskan Village
by Anna Rose MacArthur
The first person counted today by Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham, in the official start of the 2020 census, is the oldest woman living in Toksook Bay, a tribal village in remote Alaska.
Recapping Day 1 Of The Trump Impeachment Trial
by Franco Ordoñez
The Senate impeachment trial began today with arguments about the rules, and White House counsel weighed in.
What Day 1 Of Impeachment Sounded Like
The impeachment trial of Donald Trump began in earnest Thursday in the Senate with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and introductory remarks.
Impeachment Trial Begins With Procedural Debate Divided By Party Lines
by Tim Mak
When the Senate impeachment trial began Tuesday, Democrats and Republicans sparred over the rules that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced for how the process would work.
Mexican Superstar Chicharito Joins LA Galaxy Of MLS
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sports Illustrated's Luis Miguel Echegaray about Mexican soccer superstar Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez joining LA Galaxy, and what this means for the U.S. league.
Dozens Of Indians, Mostly Muslims, Have Been Killed By Police During Recent Protests
by Lauren Frayer
Dozens of Indians have been killed by police in weeks of nationwide protests. Most are Muslims whose families say they were singled out by forces loyal to the Hindu nationalist government.